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Political Science – III (International Relations) · Unit 4

Political Science III exam question: Discuss the Global North and

The question (13 marks)

Discuss the Global North and South divide as an issue of concern in international relations, with reference to the demand for a New International Economic Order, vaccine inequality and climate justice. (13 marks)

MU Module IV, issues of concern; pack ch. 04, section 5.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 4 · International Organisations and Issues of Political Science – III (International Relations).

Authorities you will need

  • General Assembly resolution 3281 (XXIX), Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States
  • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
  • Kyoto Protocol, Articles 12 and 17
  • Paris Agreement, Article 6

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.