Assessment questions – Global Governance
Summative (3,000-word essay (100%))
Select ONE of the following questions to write your essay on:
1. To what extent is the ‘Standard of Civilization’ relevant for understanding contemporary global governance structures?
2. What is the relationship between global governance and the liberal international order?
3. Is international humanitarian law fit to address the ethical challenges posed by autonomous weapons systems?
4. How do international institutions address gender inequalities? Answer with reference to at least one international institution
5. What are the key challenges to the legitimacy of the International Criminal Court?
6. How does power inequality structure relationships between different global governance actors? Answer with reference to at least one issue area (global health, global trade, nuclear non-proliferation)