This thematic study is split into four modules.
Violence
Conflict
Peace
Non-violence
The future of peace and conflict
Like much of our course, these modules contain content which is emotionally hard and may make you feel uncomfortable. The modules do not include specific trigger warnings because by nature, this unit will include real-world events that include violence and conflict.
All questions are 15 marks:
“Cultural violence is at the root of all conflict.” Discuss this claim with reference to at least two conflicts you have studied.
Discuss whether military action in one conflict you have studied was justified under just war theory.
Evaluate the claim that third-party involvement prolongs conflict with a state.
“The use of violence can never be legitimate.” Discuss the validity of this claim with reference to two or more conflicts.