Reference no: EM133428500
International Relations Seminar
The exam is open book and references to each question must be provided. Please type the question you are answering at the beginning of your essay. Your responses should demonstrate that you have an understanding of the relevant literature while critically analyzing that literature in the context of each question. In other words, do not just make your answer a literature review - you need to analyze the literature. You will also want to make sure that you actually address the question in a substantive way.
Your responses MUST be typed, double-spaced and be in no less than 12-point type. You must provide a complete bibliography of all works you have cited in your answers. These pages do not count toward your page limit per question.
Please cite and quote appropriately. Your examination may be subject to Internet plagiarism checks. All university and department rules with regard to cheating and plagiarism apply. You are to work alone. No collaboration of any kind is allowed.
Specific Guidance and Grading Criteria:
All questions are open-ended. I will pay attention to the following aspects of your answer:
• Do you answer the questions directly and logically?
• Do you express your opinion in a clear and coherent way?
• Do you deal with any salient counterarguments?
• How many readings do you cite? More importantly, do you demonstrate an accurate understanding of the readings?
• You could choose to use whatever citation style (APA style or Chicago style). Just be consistent with your citation choice.
• (8 pages for each question)
I: Origin of War
Why do states go to war? Please discuss various causes of war. In your opinion, which theory or theoretical explanation is more convincing than the others? Why?
II: Hegemony and International Order/Institutions
"The dominance of a single great power may contribute to order in world politics, in particular circumstances, but it is not sufficient condition and there is little reason to believe that it is necessary." (Keohane 1984, p. 46). Do you agree with Keohane's statement? Why or why not?