What is a more effective means of coercion against a state-trade restriction or a threat of military action?
This assignment is a take-home essay assignment of 2 questions, 3 pages each, to test knowledge and assimilation of the course objectives. The exclusive use of required texts and readings from this course is mandatory. You’ll have two weekends to work on the assignment as a result.
CHOOSE TWO to ANSWER
1. What is a more effective means of coercion against a state-trade restriction or a threat of military action? GIVE AN EXAMPLE.
2. Describe a case where a nation-state changed its policy due to public shame.
3 . A perceived lack of available enforcement mechanisms has led some observers to question the effectiveness of international law. Is it truly ineffective? What are the counter-arguments? Be sure to reference international regimes in your discussion.
Please present your work as a Word document, remembering to double-space and put your name and a title on the paper. You should also put your name on the file, then upload it here in Assignments no later than 11:55pm ET on Sunday, Week Three.
Important: Number the questions on your paper and write a topic/thesis sentence that indicates the question you are answering. You do not need to rewrite the question as long as the numbers correspond. Papers presented with no indication of the questions’ being answered will be returned.
General Instructions for Assignments and Rubrics
All assignments should be written in Word and uploaded as attachments within the Assignments section of the classroom. Use 12 pt. font and double-space. Be sure to put your name and class information on the document and put your name on the file. Insert page numbers. In-text citations to the readings should be included (the textbook and the journal articles as applicable). A reference list should be included at the end of your document. Assignments will be graded using a rubric appropriate for your class level.
Other hints for writing your assignment may be found below.
Additional Resources in the International Relations Program – Turabian Quick Guide and other resources
All Required Readings From Course:
This reading will lay the foundation for the study of international law.
CFR Interactive: Leaders Facing Justice
This interactive exercise will lay the foundation for the study of international justice.
Timeline of International Law
http://blog.oup.com/2015/09/history-international-law-timeline/
Video: In Pursuit of Torturers – Legally Speaking
Week 2:
Silverburg, Sanford(ed). International law: contemporary issues and future developments. Part 2
This reading provides information on international law.
Krasner, Stephen.Structural causes and regime consequences: Regimes as intervening variables
This reading introduces the idea of regimes as intervening variables.
Ruggie, John Gerard. 1992. Multilateralism: the anatomy of an institution. 19
This article discusses regimes and multilateralism
This article introduces the idea of regime complexes.
This reading helps students to understand international justice and regimes.
Week 3: Silverburg, Sanford(ed). International law: contemporary issues and future developments. Chapter 7
The purpose of this reading is to give you the information necessary for a solid understanding of contemporary issues of international law.
All politics is global chapters 1 and 2
Week 4:
“All Politics is Global” (Attached) Chapter 6
Week 5, 6, 7:
