Power politics involves the use of various tools to influence the behavior of other states. “Soft power” and “exchange power” are variations of power politics.  Explain how “soft power” and “exchange power” can still be considered forms of power politics. Using sanctions as an example, discuss if “soft power” and “exchange power” always avoid violence or if there is a gray area. Provide specific examples to illustrate your argument.

Please describe one reading/lecture/topic from the entirety of the course which challenged or expanded your previous understanding of the political world. First detail the reading/lecture/topic and its main takeaways. Then, discuss what your understanding of this topic was prior to the class and what your understanding of said concept is now at the end of the semester.    You will be awarded up to 5 points based on how well you understood whatever concept you choose to discuss in addition to the depth and insightfulness of your reflection on however your point of view/prior knowledge was challenged or expanded. 

 Please choose ONE of the essay prompts to answer below:   You are a part of a small discussion group on campus that is discussing states, sovereignty, and human rights. One member poses this question: “It is increasingly the case that state sovereignty is violated – is this a positive or negative trend? And why do some states intentionally violate the sovereignty of other states?” How would you answer? Think about “development” and the process of categorizing countries as less developed, partly developed, or more developed. How would you describe what development is as a concept? Second, how would you explain the categorization process? Third, how would you categorize the country that you were assigned for the final group presentation (either Brazil, Russia, China, or India)? Finally, what is one of the biggest challenges that countries in this same category (as either Brazil, Russia, China or India) face in achieving or maintaining development?          

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 Please choose ONE of the essay prompts to answer below:   You are a part of a small discussion group on campus that is discussing states, sovereignty, and human rights. One member poses this question: “It is increasingly the case that state sovereignty is violated – is this a positive or negative trend? And why do some states intentionally violate the sovereignty of other states?” How would you answer? Think about “development” and the process of categorizing countries as less developed, partly developed, or more developed. How would you describe what development is as a concept? Second, how would you explain the categorization process? Third, how would you categorize the country that you were assigned for the final group presentation (either Brazil, Russia, China, or India)? Finally, what is one of the biggest challenges that countries in this same category (as either Brazil, Russia, China or India) face in achieving or maintaining development?          

If you skip the discussion assignment, or submit it late, you can still get homework points, but only 50% of what you would otherwise earn.

In the field of international relations, scholars often analyze global events through three broad theoretical lenses: realism, liberalism, and constructivism. Define each of the following lenses: realism, liberalism and constructivism. Using the example of the International Criminal Court (ICC), choose one of the three lenses (realism, liberalism, or constructivism) and explain how that lens would analyze the International Criminal Court’s (ICC’s)  role and ability to arbitrate justice in the international system. Be sure to provide specific reasoning to support your answer.

Two mandatory assignments must be completed by Monday Jan 6th midnight or you will be dropped from the class.