International Relations Analysis of the Paris Climate Agreement of 2015
Analytical: Causes of conflict; why a policy adopted; consequences of a policy, such as a trade agreement.
Paper must use IR theory to analyze/explain the issue. Structure of Paper
a. Intro – clearly defined thesis statement (no more than 1 page)
b. History – most important junctures to situate the issue and give relevant background (1-2 pages)
c. Theory and Analysis: which theories best apply and why?
(2-3 pages)(i) Competing hypotheses: how would the relevant theories explain the issue and which explanation is more persuasive and why.
d. Conclusion- restate main argument. Implication for theory and future research/policy (1 page)Please use International Relations theories: Classical Realism, Social Constructivism and Neoliberal Institutionalism