This essay is for a course on International Relations and Politics of China
Guidelines
Long essay answers should be 2 pages long (A-4, New Times Roman Pt. 12,
single spaced)
All work should be submitted on A-4 paper
Sources can come from mandatory/ supplementary reading in English orvJapanese
No Wikipedia or unsubstantiated internet citing
Writing Guidelines
When answering the questions students need to present a clear and rational argument supported by evidence.
The answers MUST be well structured including: argument, evidence (for both sides), support for your argument, conclusion.
All work must be original and demonstrate the student’s critical analysis of question.
Must have atleast 7-10 academic references
Topics to choose from
Discuss China’s security concerns using the 4-ring rubric outline in China’s Search for Security. How has it changed over time and why?
Reflecting on the shifts from one-man rule to consensus-based rule back to one -man rule, how has this influenced foreign policy output?
Explain the function of Leading Study Groups and why who Chairs the LSG indicates importance
Propose your own topic relating to international relations and politics of china
Category: Humanities : International Relations
Please provide a 2500 word essay including introduction, literature review, main part and conclusions.
1. Identify an IR issue you want to discuss: economy, migration, race, education,
COVID-19, foreign policy, or something else. Try to be specific and factual.
2. Identify the media reactions, positions, and proposed solutions. Compare
reactions by different sources/authors, and media. Be specific and cite some
statements by officials, or expert opinions from the media.
3. Explain the different reactions in terms of differences between IR perspectives
(say Realism vs Liberalism). For example, why Russia is critical of U.S. policy? Is it because the Russian political system is non-democratic or because the U.S. does not recognize Russia’s national interests and the US’s dominance in the world? Cite evidence, such as quotes from an expert, statistics, or historical facts.
4. In conclusion reflect on what your analysis implies for practical policy and democracy across the world. Are there lessons to draw? What should be (not) done to promote U.S. interests abroad?
5. Identify 3 academic sources pertinent to the issue’s background