1. Why has it been argued that national parliaments have responded to the exigencies of EU membership in an ‘incremental’ and ‘path-dependent manner’ (Dimitrakopoulos 2001)? Answer with reference to one EU member state of your choosing.
In what ways can democracy reduce corruption? Use examples from at least two countries or a region. Description Introduction Literature review on democracy and corruption Transition and Consolidation paradigm Democracy and corruption Case study on 2 countries India and Singapore Stage of democratisation in Singapore and India referring by using the latest global democracy indices […]
Description The final exam consists of two essay questions. Answer them in a full and complete manner. Save them in a file and upload the file in the “Assignments” section of the course. It is due on Friday, December 4 at noon. Note: Addressing this topic entails writing your answer in an essay format, not […]
First, choose two different unions (preferably within the same sector or in similar forms of work) that have contrasting forms of unionism (e.g. business unionism and social unionism) or politics (e.g. strategic voting and supporting a single political party). Second, give a comparative analysis of their different forms of unionism and politics. In particular, how […]
Description The purpose of the case study is to examine the attempted resolution of a contemporary conflict – that is either ongoing or that ended in the post-Cold war era (1989-). It should be approximately 4000 words in length and may be NO MORE than 10% (400 words) more or less than this. The word […]
What, in your view, is the value of international law? Provide an example (excluding the UN vs ICJ case covered in the unit) to illustrate your response.
Mikler (2018) thinks that one of the myths propounded about globalisation is that it is neoliberal. Tepper and Hearn (2019) would seem to agree with him. Explain why.
In the International Organisations (IOs) module we spoke of pathologies which affect IOs. Using a contemporary example from international relations, explain how IO pathologies may impact the effectiveness of an organisation (either inter-governmental or NGO).
Der Derian speaks of traditions and counter traditions in international security. Choose one of these traditions or counter traditions, and use this to explain the approach of one international leader
Description This is NOT a writing assignment . Read all the readings and mostly rely on Cohn’s (Global Political Economy, Theory and Practice) BOOK. Answer the following question. The response should be double-spaced and between six to seven pages. It is an open-book and open note. Use the short citation form (author, page #) for […]
