Essay topics
1. Globalization is said to have weakened the ability of states to act in the interests of their citizens. Discuss in relation to global institutions, regional integration and other actors/forces.
2. How have states attempted to solve the problems of underdevelopment and what are some of the failings of development strategies so far?
3. Discuss how the development of war, from traditional to nuclear to terrorism--in an age of globalization--has changed over time.
4. Security can be defined in a number of ways. Discuss how Nationalism, Environmental and Gender Politics challenge our traditional notions of security.