Instructions

For this term project, you can work in a group of up to 5 students. If you choose group work, you will be responsible to form the group. This project will require students to undertake independent research on a subject of their own choice in international relations. While an International Relations related topic would be great, it does not need to be one. Rather, you need to make a case to the class why your topic matters, why we should be interested in it, and if less obvious how it relates to geopolitics, international relations, economics, and our course. If you are at a loss for a topic, conduct an analysis of two or three countries, or even do an economic/ political/ environmental/ cultural analysis of different countries. Some other great topics to start are: The world since 9/11 2008 Financial Crisis The Impact of Green/Renewable Energy Industry on the World Economy European Union Global Poverty Causes Arctic Circle Power Battles NGO Ethical Guidelines GM Foods Market Distribution Global Water Crisis Oil Prices and Oil Stocks Globalizations Pro/Cons Format/Structure A typical report on your crisis can be structured this way: Description of the Crisis (General background and history, statistics, dimensions of the crisis) Actors and Interests (Countries, Individuals, Politicians, Corporations) Responsibility for the Crisis (assign blame for who or what global trends are at fault) Predictions/Recommendations (provide a prediction for what will happen next, or generate ideas on how to provide resolution to the crisis) The report should seek to integrate research from these sources discussed in class: