Violent Conflict in World Politics

Description Is violent conflict an inescapable feature of world politics? Discuss with reference to Realism and/or Liberalism. Write an essay of 3000 words, including footnotes, excluding the bibliography. What you need to do Write a comprehensive answer to one of the above questions. This entails the following: Answer the question, the whole question, and nothing but the question. Define the key terms at the outset. What do you mean by ‘sovereignty’ or ‘power’ for instance? In the introduction summarise your main argument(s), succinctly and accurately. Then explain why this argument(s) is important. Finally, provide a brief ‘map’ or outline for the reader: This essay will examine 1)… 2) … 3)… and 4)… . Adhere to this outline clearly, throughout the essay, preferably using sub-headings. In the main body of the essay, develop your argument(s) over the course of 3-4 main sections, preferably using sub-headings. Apply the theoretical ideas and concepts learned over the course of the module wherever relevant, demonstrating your knowledge of them.

Justify your arguments and evidence them wherever possible, either though empirical examples or through references to the literature. Be analytical and critical: demonstrate that you have the ability to analyse and evaluate the existing literature, making sure to always support your opinions with evidence. Reference a minimum of 7 sources, 5 of which should appear on the relevant module resource lists. You are strongly encouraged to engage with the wider literature, and to utilise a broad array of sources, including reports, newspaper articles, and so forth. The above is the minimum required number of sources you should actively engage within your essay. Include references and a bibliography. Essays should not exceed 3000 words including footnotes (excluding bibliography). 5 of the 9 sources that must be used need to be from the material I’ve attached and the links below: 1. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/25/syria-bloody-stalemate-aleppo-rebels 2. Bull, H., (1977) ‘Chapter 3: How is Order Maintained in World Politics?’. In The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics Third Edition (pp.51-73). London: Palgrave Macmillan.
 Bull, H., (1977) ‘Chapter 5: The Balance of Power and International Order’. In The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics Third Edition (pp.97-121). London: Palgrave Macmillan.
 3. Strange, S., 1996. ‘Part 1: Theoretical Foundation’. In The Retreat of the State: The Diffusion of Power in the World Economy, (pp. 3-88). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 4. Martti, K., 1990. The politics of international law, European Journal of International Law, 1(1), pp.4-32. 5. Fanon, F., 1961. ‘On Violence: In the International Context (Links to an external site.)’. In The Wretched of the Earth. (pp.95-106). New York: Grove Press. (Log in to the library and use this link to access a digital copy of the text).