Topic: Approaches to the Study of International Relations

6 October 2026

Theories of international relations which claim objectivity inevitably harbour subjective biases. Elucidate.

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6 October 2026

“The Gramscian theory of hegemony provides many valuable insights into the nature of global power.” Comment.

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6 October 2026

What role does identity and technology play in the conceptualisation of Defensive realism? (150 words)

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6 October 2026

Discuss the emergence of neo-realism and its basic tenets.

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6 October 2026

What is the realist prescription to the States to ensure their survival in an anarchical world?

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6 October 2026

Examine the World Systems Approach as developed by Immanuel Wallerstein.

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6 October 2026

Critically examine the Functionalist approach to the study of International Relations.

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6 October 2026

Is Realist Approach the best method to understand International Relations? Examine this in the context of Classical Realism.

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9 August 2026

Neo-liberalism lightened neo-realism’s dark view of international politics. Comment.

Flow snapshot — how the answer movesIntro routesRoute 1 shared premise: anarchy + rational states → opposite verdicts on cooperation → claim holds: same start, minus the pessimismRoute 2 neo-realism…

9 August 2026

Bring out the major differences between the Classical Realism of Hans Morgenthau and the Neorealism of Kenneth Waltz.

Flow snapshot — how the answer movesIntro routesRoute 1 common realist ground (power, anarchy, self-help) → one root difference: the source of the power-struggleRoute 2 both realist → disagree on…