Discipline: International affairs / relations

one national interest highlighted in the National Defense Strategy and the National Security Strategy of the United States.one national interest highlighted in the National Defense Strategy and the National Security Strategy of the United States.

Background:  In the Grand Strategy and National Security course, you have learned about the international security environment and how the United States interacts with it in the pursuit of national interests. Within the context of the international security environment, you studied U.S. grand strategy and national interests as well as the means that the United […]

‘With the rise of China, the period of US-dominated global economic governance is over’. Discuss in relation to one or more of the regimes covered in the module.‘With the rise of China, the period of US-dominated global economic governance is over’. Discuss in relation to one or more of the regimes covered in the module.

A 4-part structured essay with a clear outline in the introduction. Please explore as many arguments as possible within the given format. Here are 3 potential themes for the first 3 parts :  the economic argument: China’s economic and life conditions improvements, its crony capitalism, the financialisation of its economy and leverage into the worlds […]

Critically discuss the argument that capitalism, not anarchy, is the defining feature of the international systemCritically discuss the argument that capitalism, not anarchy, is the defining feature of the international system

This is what my professor has provided me with. “This question is asking you to compare Marxist theories of International Relations with theories that consider anarchy key to understanding international politics.•You need to: show us that you have understood the relevance of capitalism to Marxist theories of International Relations, compare the effects of capitalism in International Relations with the effects of […]

International Relations- Counter Terrorism, Diffusion of Norms and Dual-Use materialInternational Relations- Counter Terrorism, Diffusion of Norms and Dual-Use material

3 Discussion Posts that need to be 250 words minium, No direct quotes  1. Describe your views on how to achieve balance in developing counter terrorism plans and actions. For example, domestically we have to balance the security of the homeland and innocent civilians with the freedom and liberty of individual citizens. Also, our overseas actions have to […]

DIFFICULT – Articles review and analysis for international multi-level governanceDIFFICULT – Articles review and analysis for international multi-level governance

As part of the yearly course evaluation, we would like you to assess the overall readings and content of the course. For each week new readings are suggested that may replace some of the old mandatory readings. Yet before we decide to do this we want an assessment of these new readings. We ask students […]

Security Issues in Africa- Impacts of Economics, Politics, & Conflict On the ContinentSecurity Issues in Africa- Impacts of Economics, Politics, & Conflict On the Continent

Create a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following topics in 10–15 slides: Introduce the context for politics, economics, and conflict in Africa Discuss politics in Africa Discuss economics in Africa Discuss conflict in Africa Conclude by discussing the linkages between all these topics and how they relate to security issues in Africa All course materials […]

Influences on African Security & Their Implications to the International CommunityInfluences on African Security & Their Implications to the International Community

Identify what you perceive to be the top five political, economic, and conflict issues in Africa. As you identify these issues, explain how each one influences security issues in Africa. Provide your assessment of the future implications of these issues for Africa and the international system. For each of the five issues, include the following […]