1). World politics can be studied from the individual, state, or global level of analysis. Write an essay in which you discuss the advantages and drawbacks of examining world politics from each of these three levels. Give specific examples.
2). Neoliberals have predicted that the recent growth of democracy will lead to a "democratic peace." On what do they base this prediction? In general, do you believe that democracies are less war-like? In your answer, please refer to recent U.S. foreign policy behavior.
3). Discuss any two of the various phases of the Cold War and give specific dates; offer examples that underline each phase.
4). Discuss the various models of decision making in foreign policy and the various influences acting upon the making of such decisions and policies.