Is constructivism a distinct theory of international relations or does it simply fill in gaps to support the original, dominant paradigms?
Discuss Reinhold Niebuhr’s contributions to the social study of international relations. How did his work influence economic thought?
Describe the two classic approaches to dealing with climate change. How have these conventional approaches adapted over time? What major developments have emerged recently to change these approaches?
Why has Islamic terrorism become a topic for study in international relations? What about this brand of terror is so “international”?
Of the four international policy challenges discussed by this chapter, which do you view as the most important for the global community to resolve in the near future? What developments might foreseeably take place in this arena in your own lifetime?
