1.

‘Increased international cooperation has failed to make the world a better

place.’ Do you agree?
2. How effective are international efforts in addressing the wrongdoing of
nations?
3. Is conflict inevitable in today’s volatile world?
4. ‘Peace should be imposed at all costs in the modern world.’ Comment. –
Difficult
5. New media has transformed politics today. What are your views?
6. ‘It is more difficult to be a politician now.’ Do you agree?
7. How far can governments today keep their people safe?
8. ‘In this era of uncertainty, countries should move towards self-sufficiency.’
Discuss.
9. ‘Community initiatives, not government efforts, should be the approach to
tackle social issues.’ How far is this true of your society?
10. Does hard or soft power have greater impact on the world today?
11. Examine the view that governments are only concerned with societal
outcomes rather than the value of human lives.
12. ‘The responsibility of overcoming crises lies with the government rather than
than the people.’ How far do you agree?