UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATAL, PIETERMARITZBURG

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

MODULE & CODE: ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (POLS201P2)

MAIN EXAMINATION: 19 November 2015

DURATION: 3 Hours TOTAL MARKS: 100

INTERNAL EXAMINERS: Ms. Lulu Magam

MODERATOR/EXTERNAL EXAMINER: Mr. Kgame Molope

PLEASE NOTE: This question paper consists of ONE page only.

STUDENTS ARE REQUESTED, FOR THEIR OWN INTERESTS, TO WRITE LEGIBLY.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Answer ALL Questions.

2. Do not abbreviate and mind your spellings.

Question 1:

Discuss the role of international organizations play in international relations? Do they serve as central
authority in the international system: Explain and use relevant examples to support your argument?
(25)

Question 2:

Briefly discuss the theory of realism in international relations and explain its relevance in the
21st Century International System.
(25)

Question 3:

Explain the nature of the 21 Century International System. Provide relevant examples to support your
argument.
(25)

Question 4:

Explain the 5 principal causes of war and provide examples. (25)

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