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The Extended Essay
The Extended Essay (often referred to as the “EE”) is a major piece of independent, academic research. Students choose a topic that interests them and write an academic essay of no more than 4,000......
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Causes of Conflict
This topic examines why conflicts arise. The guide identifies six main causes: identity, ideology, interests, resources, socio-economic divisions, and institutional arrangements. We will discuss each...
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Development
Introduction to Defining Development and Rationale for Development. Development is a complex concept that extends beyond economic growth to include various aspects of human well-being and societal progress.......
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Introducing Power in Politics
Star Power This is a "teachers only" page of the support site. It has been designed to help teachers facilitate a simulation related to power. While the simulation and follow-up activities are not precisely...
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Measuring Development
Traditional development measures, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), have long been used to gauge a state's economic progress. While GDP provides valuable insight into the economic output of a state,...
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Research Questions for Political Issues
This section offers guidance and advice on developing effective research questions related to political issues. In both the Engagement Project and the inquiries that are part of the higher level extension,...
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What Is A Political Issue?
Introducing the Topic Because our Global Politics guide refers to the notion of a "political issue," it is important to establish at the start of the course what is meant by a political issue and what...
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Paper 2
Paper 2 consists of two sections, both of which require an essay response. Students must do one and only one essay from each section, and both responses will be marked using a 15-mark evaluation tool. ...
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Exam Revision
You have worked hard over the course of the last 20 months or so. Revising for exams is about solidifying and refining all of the good work you've done; it is not about cramming a course into three weeks....
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Interdependence and Global Governance
In global politics, interdependence typically refers to the collective dependency of various groups, organizations, geographical regions, or countries on resources to support their ways of life. This...
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Economic Sustainability
This topic will discuss the balance between economic growth and sustainability by considering perspectives like regrowth and regenerative development, which focus on reducing production and consumption...
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Understanding Justice
This topic focuses on understanding different aspects of justice and human rights. We will look at social justice, which aims for equality and fairness in society; political justice, which ensures fair...