The Paper the essay must be between 2500-3000 words (10-12 pages), excluding the cover page and bibliography, on a topic assigned by the instructor. It must be typed and double-spaced with one-inch margins on each side and 12-point font. Include a cover page, a bibliography, and proper pagination. The essay must be well written and documented with the proper use of grammar, punctuation, and sentence and paragraph structure. You must also include citations within the body of your paper. You may use footnote, endnote or MLA/APA style parenthetical citations. Whichever citation style you choose, you have to be consistent throughout the paper.
Your essay must include at least 6 sources, including scholarly books, government or reliable organization documents and journal articles. You may use other sources such as class texts, newspapers, news, magazines, and Internet news stories for your paper. If you use the internet to obtain reliable information for your paper, you must provide a brief reference in the body of your paper, and include full web address and date you accessed the information in the reference section of your paper.
The essay must include an introduction, main body, and the concluding part. The introduction must contain your central thesis, explanation of variables, and an outline of how you will approach and develop your argument throughout the essay. The main body should contain the evidence and analysis to support your main argument. The concluding part should summarize your primary arguments and reinforce your thesis statement. The essay should not merely be a descriptive or historical report or overview of a subject or topic.
You can choose one of the essay topics from the list provided below. The list includes broad themes and it is wise to narrow down the focus of your research within these topic areas;
1. International security and the role of the United Nations
2. Regional security in the Persian Gulf
3. Free trade vs. Fair Trade
4. Role of foreign aid in development
5. Benefits and detrimental effects of globalization
6. Principle of state sovereignty and its relevance in today’s world
7. Is humanitarian intervention justified?
8. NATO expansion and its effectiveness in promoting peace
9. Terrorism and its impact on global politics
10. International efforts to improve the global environment
11. Role of non-state actors in international politics
