issues in world politics
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Through the readings and the discussion/lecture in class, I hope you have developed some inclination for which of the world politics theories (realism, neoliberal institutionalism, constructivism, feminism, or Marxism) or combination of theories speak most to you. Which seem to strike you as most plausible? Which do you think best help explain some of the history we have covered (World War I, II, and the Cold War)? Do you have strong negative reactions to any of these theories? Why? What evidence do you have that shows why that theory might be wrong?
The first paper is your opportunity to make an argument about these and other questions. Ideally, you want to make a strong argument (with a thesis statement) while also providing lots of supporting evidence for your view. What are the strengths and weaknesses of realism? Of constructivism? What sort of behavior should we expect from states in the future according to the different theories?
Aside from the 3-4 page requirement, it is up to you to develop your argument as you see fit. Think about the issues in world politics you care most about. How do the theories we are learning about speak to those issues?
For general writing advice, you may fin
The first paper is your opportunity to make an argument about these and other questions. Ideally, you want to make a strong argument (with a thesis statement) while also providing lots of supporting evidence for your view. What are the strengths and weaknesses of realism? Of constructivism? What sort of behavior should we expect from states in the future according to the different theories?
Aside from the 3-4 page requirement, it is up to you to develop your argument as you see fit. Think about the issues in world politics you care most about. How do the theories we are learning about speak to those issues?
For general writing advice, you may fin