This document contains 12 potential essay prompts on a variety of topics related to international relations, politics, and the role of government. The prompts address issues such as the effectiveness of international cooperation, how to address wrongdoing by nations, whether conflict is inevitable, if peace should be imposed at all costs, the impact of new media on politics, challenges facing politicians today, a government's ability to keep citizens safe, whether countries should pursue self-sufficiency, if community or government initiatives better tackle social issues, and if hard or soft power is more impactful today.
This document contains 12 potential essay prompts on a variety of topics related to international relations, politics, and the role of government. The prompts address issues such as the effectiveness of international cooperation, how to address wrongdoing by nations, whether conflict is inevitable, if peace should be imposed at all costs, the impact of new media on politics, challenges facing politicians today, a government's ability to keep citizens safe, whether countries should pursue self-sufficiency, if community or government initiatives better tackle social issues, and if hard or soft power is more impactful today.
This document contains 12 potential essay prompts on a variety of topics related to international relations, politics, and the role of government. The prompts address issues such as the effectiveness of international cooperation, how to address wrongdoing by nations, whether conflict is inevitable, if peace should be imposed at all costs, the impact of new media on politics, challenges facing politicians today, a government's ability to keep citizens safe, whether countries should pursue self-sufficiency, if community or government initiatives better tackle social issues, and if hard or soft power is more impactful today.
‘Increased international cooperation has failed to make the world a better
place.’ Do you agree? 2. How effective are international efforts in addressing the wrongdoing of nations? 3. Is conflict inevitable in today’s volatile world? 4. ‘Peace should be imposed at all costs in the modern world.’ Comment. – Difficult 5. New media has transformed politics today. What are your views? 6. ‘It is more difficult to be a politician now.’ Do you agree? 7. How far can governments today keep their people safe? 8. ‘In this era of uncertainty, countries should move towards self-sufficiency.’ Discuss. 9. ‘Community initiatives, not government efforts, should be the approach to tackle social issues.’ How far is this true of your society? 10. Does hard or soft power have greater impact on the world today? 11. Examine the view that governments are only concerned with societal outcomes rather than the value of human lives. 12. ‘The responsibility of overcoming crises lies with the government rather than than the people.’ How far do you agree?