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Approaches to the Study of International Relations

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Approaches to the Study of International Relations: Idealist, Realist, Marxist, Functionalist and Systems theory.

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Comparative Politics State in comparative perspective Politics of Representation and Participation Globalisation Approaches to the Study of International Relations Key concepts in International Relations Changing International Political Order Evolution of the International Economic System United Nations: Envisaged role and actual record; specialized UN agencies Regionalisation of World Politics Contemporary Global Concerns
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Section a · 1. · Paper Q1(a) · 2025 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the psychological approach to the study of comparative politics.
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Section a · 2. · Paper Q1(a) · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the interpretive approach to the study of comparative politics.
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Section b · 3. · Paper Q1(b) · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

Explain the central tenets of the World-Systems Theory.
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Section d · 4. · Paper Q1(d) · 2024 · 10 marks · Solution

Explain the various facets of the idealist approach to the study of international relations. Comment on its contemporary relevance.
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Section b · 5. · Paper Q2(b) · 2023 · 15 marks · Solution

In what ways does the functionalist approach in International relations help in maintaining peace and order in global politics?
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Section c · 6. · Paper Q1(c) · 2022 · 10 marks · Solution

Discuss the commonalities between the Marxist and Realist approach to the study of International Politics.
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Section c · 7. · Paper Q1(c) · 2021 · 10 marks · Solution

"Marxist approach to the study of international relations has lost its relevance in the post-cold war era." Comment.
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