International Relations Theory

Contains a summary of lecture notes and some readings.

A thorough summary of past papers with my suggested arguments and answers for the first year International Relations Theory exam. Arguments are linked to experts and scholarly papers. I used this summary to prepare for my exam and received a first. As these are my personal notes, they may be a bit disorganized at times.

2600 word essay examining the title question. Not to be submitted but instead to be used as guidance for those interested in the study of realist IR theory.

A comprehensive summary of all major international relations theories to aid in revision and exam preparation as well as in essays.

World State refers ” to the idea of all humankind united under one common political authority”. It can be noted that so far in human history a global overarching political institution has not been created; however philosophers, poets and scholars have debated over this proposal since the fourteenth century.  Proponents of a World State offer clear explanations on why a supranational global political authority is preferable to the forms of governance that currently exist. On one hand writers...

A first-class essay on structural realism and the benefits of focusing on a structural level of analysis.

Achieved a 1st (77) in the IR Theory module using, primarily, these well-written, succinct, revision notes.