Ferim, V.Ashu, G.2025-07-022025-07-022024-11http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/2954International Relations: POL 322, Supplementary Examinations November 2024This supplementary examination paper for POL 322, "International Relations," is a 3-hour assessment worth 100 marks. Students are required to answer any three questions, with all questions carrying equal value (33.3 marks each). The paper covers various critical topics in international relations, including state power, humanitarian intervention, causes of war and peace, terrorism, and factors contributing to the infrequent violent conflicts between states. Question 1 asks students to discuss why military power remains a crucial indicator of state power in world politics, elaborating on five elements that contribute to a nation's power in international relations. Question 2 requires an elaboration on four reasons why the principle of humanitarian intervention remains controversial in world politics, while also explaining its continued importance. Question 3 prompts an explanation of the causes of war and peace using the three levels of analysis discussed in class, drawing from the premise of humanity's "sinful and avaricious nature." Question 4 focuses on terrorism, asking students to explain three causes of terrorism in contemporary international relations using Samuel Huntington's "Clash of Civilizations" thesis, and to elaborate on five reasons why it is difficult to eradicate terrorism. Question 5 discusses why violent conflicts between states are less frequent than internal conflicts, despite the absence of a central world government with enforcement powers, requiring students to provide four reasons with examples. The examination aims to assess students' comprehensive understanding of core theories, concepts, and contemporary issues in international relations.en-USLearning Object