International Relations and Global Conflicts
General Paper · JC 1 · Politics, Governance, and the State · 3.º Período

International Relations and Global Conflicts

Examine the dynamics of global power, diplomacy, and the root causes of international conflicts. Assess the effectiveness of international organizations and the foreign policy strategies of small states.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H1 General Paper (8881) Syllabus Content: Political and Historical IssuesSEAB H1 General Paper (8881) Assessment Objective 1: Knowledge and Understanding

About This Topic

Examine the dynamics of global power, diplomacy, and the root causes of international conflicts. Assess the effectiveness of international organizations and the foreign policy strategies of small states.

Key Questions

  1. Why do international conflicts continue to occur in the modern era?
  2. How effective is the United Nations in maintaining global peace?
  3. What is the role and survival strategy of small states like Singapore in global politics?

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