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Global Politics Higher Level

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1 Power, Sovereignty and International Relations

1.1 Nature of Power

1.1.1 Definitions of Power

1.1.2 Theories of Power (HL)

1.1.3 Hard vs Soft Power

1.1.4 Types of Power

2 Human Rights

2.1 Nature and Evolution of Human Rights

2.1.1 Core Definitions

2.1.2 Historical Context of Human Rights

2.1.3 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)

2.1.4 Milestones in Human Rights

2.1.5 Internationalisation of Human Rights

2.2 Practice of Human Rights

2.2.1 Human Rights Claims

2.2.2 Violations and Their Impacts

2.3 Debates Surrounding Human Rights

2.3.1 Individual vs Collective Rights Debate

2.3.2 Universalism vs Cultural Relativism

3 Development

3.1 Contested Meanings of Development

3.1.1 Various Definitions of Development

3.1.2 Sustainable Development

3.1.3 Concepts of Well-being in Development

3.2 Measuring Development

3.2.1 Economic Indicators: Understanding Development Beyond GDP

3.2.2 Comprehensive Indices in Measuring Development

3.3 Factors Affecting Development

3.3.1 Political Influences on Development

3.3.2 Economic Considerations in Development

3.4 Pathways Towards Development

3.4.1 Development Theories in Global Politics

3.4.2 Economic Development Strategies

3.5 Debates Surrounding Development

3.5.1 Globalisation: Wins and Losses

3.5.2 Politics of Inequality in Development

4 Peace and Conflict

4.1 Contested Meanings

4.1.1 Definitions of Peace

4.1.2 Understanding Positive Peace

4.1.3 Structural Violence in Societies: Unveiling Hidden Aggressions

4.2 Types of Conflict

4.2.1 Territorial Conflict

4.2.2 Interest-based Conflict in Global Politics

4.3 Justifications of Violence

4.3.1 Just War Theory

4.3.2 Humanitarian Intervention

4.4 Causes and Parties to Conflict

4.4.1 Greed vs Grievance in Conflict

4.4.2 Territorial Control and Material Interest

4.5 Evolution of Conflict

4.5.1 Demonstrations and Civil Disobedience: Non-violent Forms of Conflict and Their Impact on Political and Social Change

4.5.2 Violent Protests and Guerrilla Warfare

4.6 Conflict Resolution and Transformation

4.6.1 Peacemaking Strategies in Global Politics

4.6.2 Peacebuilding and Reconciliation

5 Environment (HL)

5.1 Global Environmental Challenges (HL)

5.1.1 Transboundary Environmental Problems

5.1.2 Environmental Impact of National Activities

5.1.3 Resource Use and Political Tensions

5.1.4 Economic Growth vs. Sustainable Development

5.2 Case Studies and Political Issues (HL)

5.2.1 Arctic Melt and Regional Cooperation

5.2.2 Yangtze River Drought and Water Diversion

6 Poverty (HL)

6.1 Poverty as a Global Challenge (HL)

6.1.1 Globalization and Economic Integration

6.1.2 State and Non-State Cooperation in Addressing Poverty

6.1.3 Poverty and Inequality

6.2 Approaches to Poverty (HL)

6.2.1 Human Rights Perspective

6.2.2 Poverty in Conflict

6.3 Case Studies and Political Issues (HL)

6.3.1 Child Labour in Smokey Mountain, Manila: An In-Depth Case Study

6.3.2 Boko Haram and Child Soldiers: Understanding the Role of Poverty

7 Health (HL)

7.1 Health as a Global Issue (HL)

7.1.1 Local and National Health Initiatives

7.1.2 Role of Global Actors in Addressing Global Health Challenges

7.1.3 Epidemics and International Cooperation

7.2 Health Determinants and Socio-Economic Developments (HL)

7.2.1 Health as a Determinant of Quality of Life

7.2.2 Health Indicators and Socio-Economic Developments

7.3 Case Studies and Political Issues (HL)

7.3.1 Syrian Refugees in Jordan and Health Care Provision

7.3.2 HIV/AIDS in Rural South Africa: Understanding the Link with Poverty

8 Identity (HL)

8.1 Identity in a Globalized World (HL)

8.1.1 Cultural and Religious Identity in Global Politics

8.1.2 Identity and Gender in Global Politics

8.2 Identity and Conflict (HL)

8.2.1 Identity in Cases of Genocide and Ethnic Violence

8.2.2 Human Rights and Identity

8.3 Case Studies and Political Issues (HL)

8.3.1 Religion in Bhutan and Transition to Democracy

8.3.2 LGBT Marches in Eastern Europe from 2010 to Present

9 Borders (HL)

9.1 Borders in a Globalized World (HL)

9.1.1 Physical and Conceptual Borders

9.1.2 Cross-Border Movement of Capital and Labor

9.2 Migration and Immigration (HL)

9.2.1 Globalisation and Migration: The Diminishing Relevance of Physical Borders

9.2.2 Controversies Surrounding Immigration

9.3 Borders and Conflict (HL)

9.3.1 Conflict Dimensions Related to Borders

9.3.2 Human Rights and Border Crossings

9.4 Case Studies and Political Issues (HL)

9.4.1 2014 Scottish Referendum for Independence

9.4.2 USA–Mexico Border Fence and Migration Legislation

10 Security (HL)

10.1 Security in a Globalized World (HL)

10.1.1 Globalization and Security

10.2 Security and Conflict (HL)

10.2.1 Israel-Palestine Conflict: The Impact of Weaponry Advances in Gaza

10.2.2 Joseph Kony and Social Media: The 2012 Ugandan Case

10.2.3 Counterterrorism Legislation and Civil Liberties in the UK

10.2.4 Territorial Issues in Antarctica

10.2.5 2014 Hong Kong Protests: Security and Impact

10.3 Case Studies and Political Issues (HL)

10.3.1 Israel and Palestine Conflict

10.3.2 Joseph Kony and Social Media: A Catalyst for Social Change and Security Implications

2.3.3 Politicisation and Human Rights

3.2.3 Alternative Measures in Development

3.3.3 Social Dynamics and Development

3.3.4 Institutional Roles in Development

3.3.5 Factors Affecting Development: Environmental Constraints

3.4.3 Social Development Initiatives in Global Politics

3.5.3 Sustainable Development Politics

4.2.3 Ideological Conflict

4.2.4 Identity Conflict in Global Politics

4.3.3 Culturally Condoned Violence

4.4.3 Resource Scarcity and Ideology in Conflict

4.4.4 Threatened Identity and Perception

4.4.5 Parties to Conflict

4.5.3 Terrorism and Genocide

4.5.4 Conflict Dynamics and Models

4.5.5 Third-party Involvement in Conflict

5.2.3 Deforestation in Gadchiroli, India: An In-depth Analysis

5.2.4 Shale Gas Production in the USA and Environmental NGO Influence on Congressional Decision-Making

5.2.5 Carbon Offsetting Policy of Airline A

6.3.3 Poverty in the Aboriginal Community, Queensland

6.3.4 Relative Poverty in the UK

6.3.5 The Global Poverty Project and "Live Below the Line" Campaign

7.3.3 Drug Addiction and Health Care in Florida

7.3.4 Leprosy in Nepal

7.3.5 Ebola Outbreak in Liberia

8.3.3 Class Identity in South Africa

8.3.4 Race and Incarceration in the USA

8.3.5 National Identity in Hungary

9.4.3 Forced Relocation and Ancestral Land Conflict in Botswana

9.4.4 Migration in Europe and National vs. Regional Policies

9.4.5 Gender Borders and Women’s Rights in Egypt

10.3.3 Counterterrorism Legislation in the UK

10.3.4 Territorial Issues in Antarctica

10.3.5 2014 Hong Kong Protests

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