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Semester I Examinations 2009/ 20010
Exam Code(s) 2BA1, 2BA6, 2BHR1, 2BFS1, 2BWM1, 2BIS1, 2BCS1, Exam(s) 2 nd Arts Module Code(s) SP Module(s) International Relations Paper No. Repeat Paper External Examiner(s) Dr. Paul Mitchell Professor Piers Beirne Internal Examiner(s) Professor Chris Curtin Dr. Eilis Ward
Instructions: Answer 2 questions
Duration (^) 2 Hours No. of Pages Department(s) Course Co-ordinator(s) Dr. Eilis Ward Requirements : MCQ Handout Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material
SP234 International Relations PLEASE ANSWER TWO QUESTIONS
- What does it mean to argue that the process of globalisation has led to the emergence of the world as a ‘shared social space’ and how can we theorise this ‘space’? OR Discuss how we can understand the Cold War in its legacy for contemporary international relations.
- Critically examine realism’s assertion that the nation-state is the basic building bloc of international relations (theory and practice) OR Criticially evaluate the idea that while they converge in neo-liberal thought, libreralism and realism are distinct theoretical approaches to International Relations.
- Does the Asian values debate challenge ideas about the universality of human rights?
- Wheeler and Bellamy (2006) argue that debates about humanitarian intervention can be viewed through a lens of justice-versus-order. Evaluate this claim in the context of the case of Rwanda.
- Does Baylis’ (2006) claim that security is a highly contested concept in International Relations offer any insight into the role of the United Nations in promoting global security? Illustrate your answer with examples.
- Evaluate the implications of a feminist critique of war, the state and national security for Realist thought.
