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Government and International Affairs Theses and Dissertations
Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Standing Her Ground: Legal Constraints on Women Who have been Victims of Violence , Janae E. Thomas
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Struggling Against the Odds: Social Movements in Pakistan During Authoritarian Regimes , Sajjad Hussain
The Domestic Reality of Foreign Policy: The 1994 Clinton Administration Response to the Crises in Rwanda and Haiti , Camara Kemanini Silver
American Military Service and Identity: From the Militia to the All-Volunteer Force , Andrew C. Sparks
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Decolonizing Human Trafficking: A Case Study of Human Trafficking in Edo State Nigeria , Oyinkansola Adepitan
Borges, el Escritor Italiano: Precursores Italianos en/desde Borges , Sara Boscagli
A Dangerous New Era: Analyzing the Impact of Cyber Technology on International Conflict , Kenneth Brown
Networks in the Norm Life Cycle and the Diffusion of Environmental Norms , James E. Fry
Power, Property Rights, and Political Development: A property rights theory of political development and its application to the study of development in Honduras and Costa Rica , Ricardo R. Noé
Bodily Harm: An Analysis of the Phenomenological and Linguistic Aspects of Harm and Trauma , Grant Samuel Peeler
Mystic Medicine: Afro-Jamaican Religio-Cultural Epistemology and the Decolonization of Health , Jake Wumkes
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
The Humanitarian Gaze and the Spectatorial Nature of Sympathy , Michelle Assaad
The Progressive Transformation of Medellín- Colombia: A Successful Case of Women's Political Agency , María Auxiliadora González-Malabet
Restoring International Justice: Exposing the Limitations of Retributive Justice and Proposing a Restorative Dimension , Nazek Jawad
Human Rights, Emotion, and Critical Realism: Proposing an Emotional Ontology of International Human Rights , Ben Luongo
When Faced with a Democracy: political socialization of first-generation ethnic Russian immigrants in Central and South Florida , Marina Seraphine Mendez
Structure of Turkey-USA Bilateral Relations and Analysis of Factors Affecting Bilateral Relations , Hanifi Ozkarakaya
Soviet Nationality Policy: Impact on Ethnic Conflict in Abkhazia and South Ossetia , Nevzat Torun
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
The Influence of The Armenian Diaspora on The American Foreign Policy , Fatih Aydogan
Discourse, Affinity and Attraction: A Case Study of Iran's Soft Power Strategy in Afghanistan , Hiva Feizi
Becoming Legitimate: How PMSCs are Seeking Legitimacy in the International System , Sommer Mitchell
De Mestizas a Indígenas: Reindigenization as a Political Strategy in Ecuador , Pamela X. Pareja
Star Power, Pandemics, and Politics: The Role of Cultural Elites in Global Health Security , Holly Lynne Swayne
Strategic Negligence: Why the United States Failed to Provide Military Support to the Syrian Resistance in 2011-2014 , Konrad J. Trautman
The Viability of Democratic Governance in De Facto States: A Comparative Case Study of Iraqi Kurdistan and Syria Rojava , Chelsea Vogel
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Cyber Deterrence against Cyberwar between the United States and China: A Power Transition Theory Perspective , Yavuz Akdag
The Role of Elites in the Formation of National Identities: The Case of Montenegro , Muhammed F. Erdem
Measuring Trust in Post-Communist States: Making the Case for Particularized Trust. , Nicole M. Ford
Hidden: A Case Study on Human Trafficking in Costa Rica , Timothy Adam Golob
Latino Subgroups Political Participation in American Politics: The Other Latinos’ Electoral Behavior , Angelica Maria Leon Velez
Re-ethnicization of Second Generation Non-Muslim Asian Indians in the U.S. , Radha Moorthy
Structural Racism: Racists without Racism in Liberal Institutions within Colorblind States , Alexis Nicole Mootoo
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
Venezuela, from Charisma to Mimicry: The Rise and Fall of a Televised Political Drama , Rebecca Blackwell
Containment: A Failed American Foreign Policy and How the Truman Doctrine Led to the Rise in Islamic Extremism in the Muslim World , Christopher Jonathan Gerber
The Role of Religion in Mitigating Cancer Disparities Among Black Americans , Samar Hennawi
Where is the Survivor’s Voice? An Examination of the Individual and Structural Challenges to the Reintegration of Immigrant Human Trafficking Survivors , Michelle Cristina Angelo Dantas Rocha
Changes and Challenges in Diplomacy: An Evaluation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Dominican Republic , Yudelka Santana
How Presidents Can Become "Hip" by Using High Definition Metaphors Strategic Communication of Leadership in a Digital Age , Mirela Camelia Stimus
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
At the Intersection of Human Agency and Technology: Genetically Modified Organisms , James Libengood
The Triumvirate of Intersectionality: a Case Study on the Mobilization of Domésticas in Brazil , Kristen Lei Nash
Strategic Missile Defense: Russian and U.S. Policies and Their Effects on Future Weapons Proliferation , Diana Marie Nesbitt
Staring Down the Mukhabarat: Rhizomatic Social Movements and the Egyptian and Syrian Arab Spring , Stephen Michael Strenges
The Effect of Neoliberalism on Capabilities: Evaluating the Case of Mexico , James Paul Walker
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Human Trafficking from Southern Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala: Why These Victims are Trafficked into Modern Day Florida , Timothy Adam Golob
The Effects of U.S. Middle East Foreign Policy on American Muslims: A Case Study of Muslims in Tampa Bay , Mark G. Grzegorzewski
Does Revolution Breed Radicalism? An Analysis of the Stalled Revolution in Syria and the Radical Forces Since Unleashed , Ryan King Little
The United States Prison System: A Comparative Analysis , Rachel O'connor
Fair Trade in Transition: Evolution, Popular Discourse, and the Case of the CADO Cooperative in Cotopaxi, Ecuador , Robyn Michelle Odegard
Challenging the Democratic Peace Theory - The Role of US-China Relationship , Toni Ann Pazienza
Continuation in US Foreign Policy: An Offensive Realist Perspective , Bledar Prifti
The Syrian Civil War: Four Concentric Forces of Tensions , Majid Rafizadeh
Key Ingredients in the Rule of Law Recipe: The Role of Judicial Independence in the Effective Establishment of the Rule of Law , Lauren A. Shumate
Leges, Plebiscita, et Rogationes: Democratization and Legislative Action, 494 - 88 BC , Eric Wolters
An Analysis of State Building: The Relationship between Pashtun 'Para-State' Institutions and Political Instability in Afghanistan , Rebecca Young Greven
Accessibility's Influence on Population Location near Light Rail in the Denver Region , Christophe Michael Zuppa
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
A Comparative Study: How Educational and Healthcare Preparedness Affected Marketization of the Chinese and Indian Economies , Cindy Arjoon
Accidental Detention: A Threat to the Legitimacy of Venezuelan Democracy , Mabel Gabriela Durán-Sánchez
European Union Institutions, Democratic Discourse, and the Color Revolutions , Lizette G. Howard
The End of Anarchy: Weapons of Mass Destruction and the States System , Gregory Edward Johnson
Trends in the Contracting out of Local Government Services , Cristiane Carvalho Keetch
Framing Colombian Women's Beliefs, Values and Attitude Towards Sex and Sexual High-Risk Behaviors , Rosa Ore
Impacts of U.S. Foreign Policy and Intervention on Guatemala: Mid-20th Century , Patricia M. Plantamura
Maximizing Citizenship with Minimal Representation: An Analysis of Afro-Argentine Civil Society Organizing Strategies , Prisca Suarez
From Zaire to the DRC: A Case Study of State Failure , Adam Zachariah Trautman
Guanxi, Networks and Economic Development: The Impact of Cultural Connections , Patricia Anne Weeks
Comparative Political Corruption in the United States: The Florida Perspective , Andrew Jonathon Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
Modernization From Above: Social Mobilization, Political Institutionalization and Instability: A Case Study of Iran (1953-1979) , Jeffrey Robert Cobb
The Relationship between the Social Construction of Race and the Black/White Test Score Gap in , Toriano M. Dempsey
The Causes and Effects of Get Tough: A Look at How Tough-on-Crime Policies Rose to the Agenda and an Examination of Their Effects on Prison Populations and Crime , Cheyenne Morales Harty
Hegemonic Rivalry in the Maghreb: Algeria and Morocco in the Western Sahara Conflict , Michael D. Jacobs
The Politics of Pentecostalism; Does it Help or Hinder Democratic Consolidation in Brazil? , Amber S. Johansen
Women's Political Representation in Europe: An Analysis of Structural and Attitudinal Factors , Jenna Elaine Mcculloch
Examining the Relationship between Participatory Democracy and Nonwhite Domestic Workers in Porto Alegre, Brazil: Issues of Race, Class and Privilege , Alexis Nicole Mootoo
The Indigenous Movement and the Struggle for Political Representation in Bolivia , Angelica T. Nieves
MAS and the Indigenous People of Bolivia , Maral Shoaei
Cyberwar and International Law: An English School Perspective , Anthony F. Sinopoli
The Homegrown Jihad: A Comparative Study of Youth Radicalization in the United States and Europe , William Wolfberg
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
The State and the Legalization of Dual Citizenship/Dual Nationality: A Case Study of Mexico and the Philippines , Pamela Kim Anderson
The Integration of African Muslim Minority: A Critique of French Philosophy and Policy , Amber Nichole Dillender
Elections and Tensions and Constitutions! Oh, My! A Process-Oriented Analysis of Bolivian Democratization from 1993 to 2009 , Laurel Kristin Dwyer
Cuban Medical Internationalism: A Case for International Solidarity in Foreign Policy Decision Making , Eric James Fiske
The Threat to Democracy in Brazil's Public Sphere , Daniel Nettuno
Prospects for Political Reform in China , Jody Lee Tomlin
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
The Positive- and Negative-Right Conceptions of Freedom of Speech and the Specter of Reimposing the Broadcast Fairness Doctrine ... or Something Like It , Adam Fowler
The Christian Zionist Lobby and U.S.-Israel Policy , Mark G. Grzegorzewski
An Analysis of U.S. Policies Targeting the Iranian Nuclear Program , Bryan T. Hamilton
Religion and Resistance: The Role of Islamic Doctrine in Hamas and Hezbollah , Matthew Lawson
Prospects for Nuclear Non-Proliferation: An Actor-Oriented Case Study of Iran’s Future , James Martin Lockwood
Impact of Globalization on Socio-Economic and Political Development of the Central Asian Countries , Karina Orozalieva
Mubarak’s Machine: The Durability of the Authoritarian Regime in Egypt , Andrea M. Perkins
International Society Cosmopolitan Politics and World Society , Kimberly Weaver
Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009
From China to Cuba: Guerilla Warfare as a Mechanism for Mobilizing Resources , Jorge Barrera
Neoliberalism and Dependence: A Case Study of The Orphan Care Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa , Christine Concetta Gibson
City Level Development New Key to Successful Development , Gina Herron
The neoconservative war on modernity: The Bush Doctrine and its resistance to legitimation , Ben Luongo
The Security and Foreign Policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran: An Offensive Realism Perspective , Bledar Prifti
Transdiscursive cosmopolitanism: Foucauldian freedom, subjectivity, and the power of resistance , Joanna Rozpedowski
Making and Keeping the Peace: An Analysis of African Union Efficacy , Nicholas Temple
Social Implications of Fair Trade Coffee in Chiapas, Mexico: Toward Alternative Economic Integration , Joseph J. Torok
Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008
Role of Culture in Economic Development: China Study of China and Latin America , Amira Fellner
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“Growing up in different places, I saw how different systems of governance affected my daily life and the lives of those around me. It’s the desire to understand these different types of systems that prompted me to choose International Politics.”
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IPOL major Sari Cureton (SFS’21) balanced her international affairs studies with her responsibilities as a member of Georgetown’s varsity women’s basketball team. Originally a walk-on to the team, Cureton found a place there and stepped into leadership roles, including as a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and student representative on the Big East Health and Safety Committee. Looking ahead, she hopes to put her studies and skills to use as a public servant.
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Charlotte Botfield, Africa for the Africans! How British Imperial Counter-Intelligence Prevented the Threat of Pan-Islamism to the Security of the British Empire in East Africa during the East African Campaign of the First World War
Quincy Cloet, Truth Seekers or Power Brokers? The League of Nations and its Commissions of Inquiry
Philip Conway, The Historical Ontology of Environmental
Caglar Ezikoglu, The Logic of Political Survival in Turkish Politics: The Case of AKP
Christine Andra, A Genealogy of War as a Problem of International Politics
Danielle House, In Search of Presence: Disappearance and Memory in Mexico
Mary Keogh, Energy and Regional Power in Advanced Developing States: A Turkish Case Study
Alexander Mack, Fortress Societies: The Mobilisation of Shared Anxieties
Nicholas Morgan, An Investigation of the National Self through the concepts of Subjectivity and Discourse
Jittipat Poonkham, A Genealogy of Thai Detente: Discourses, Differences and Decline of Thailand's Triangular Diplomacy (1968-1980)
Devon Simons, The Media's War on Terror
Ira Bliatka, Borders and difference: the politics of delineating Europe
Lydia Cole, The Subject of Wartime Sexual Violence: Post-Conflict Recognition in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Prithvi Hirani, The Border, City, Diaspora: The Physical and Imaged Borders of South Asia
Michelle Jones, Encountering children in Conflict Zones: The British Experience
Karolien Keary, Between Dream and Deed: The United Kingdom's 2001-2003 Preparation for the Invasion of Iraq
Sylvain Lefebvre, Peasant Communities, Peacebuilding and Social Change in Colombia
Alistair Markland, Knowledge and Global Advocacy: A Sociological Study of INGO Practitioners and their Epistemic Limits
Adhemar Mercado Auf der Maur, "We do not play music for the applause!" Explorations of Andean autochthonous music as worlding practices in urban Bolivia
Desiree Poets, The Limits and Possibilities of Multiculturalism in Brazil: Urban Quilombos and Indigenous Groups in the Colonial Present
Dyfan Powel, Understanding Sub-state Democracy Promotion
Yvonne Rinkart, The Production of Airport Space: The Times, Spaces and Bodies of Internagional Aviation
Jude Sorana-Cristina, Israel's Military: Emotions, Violence and the Limits of Dissent
Chyatat Supachalasai, Theorising the politics of survivors: memory, trauma and subjectivity in International Politics
Hon-Min Yau, Taiwan's Security in Cyberspace - A Critical Perspective
Danielle Young, Orientation and Disorientation: Sovereignty and Environmental Disorientation
Bleddyn Bowen, Spacepower and Space Warfare: The Continuation of Terran Politics by Other Means
Lorena De Vita, The Two Germanys, the Cold War and the impassible Nazi past: Israelpolitik, 1949-1965
Florian Edelmann, 'With one's back to the wall?' A Social Systems Theory Approach to the Comparative Study of Revolutionary Terrorism
Markus Goransson, At the service of the State. Soviet-Afghan War Veterans in Tajikistan 1979-1992
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Politics Dissertation Topics and International Relations Dissertation Topics
It is absolutely vital to choose the right topic for your dissertation. The correct choice will give you the best opportunity of achieving a high grade. Essentially, you are looking to pick a topic and a question that serves to facilitate an effective critical discussion of the issues at hand, demonstrating original insight and also analysing and evaluating the significance of the literature that has already been produced in your chosen area.
Politics is an interesting area for academic research, especially with the significant political changes happening in 2020-2021, from Brexit to the coronavirus crisis and associated geopolitical changes, to the rise of China, and ongoing tensions in Eastern Europe.
To help you prepare for your politics dissertation, this article discusses international relations and politics dissertation topics related to: the post 9/11 world and terrorism, US foreign policy, British foreign policy, Africa, Russia, Eastern Europe, China, Israel, India, the Middle East, the European Union and international law. The most recent and pertinent geopolitical developments are discussed in the form of questions, to help you formulate your preferred choices.
- The world since 9/11 Dissertation Topics
- US Foreign Policy Dissertation Topics
- British Foreign Policy Dissertation Topics
- Africa Dissertation Topics
- Russia and Eastern Europe Dissertation Topics
Chinese Politics Dissertation Topics
Israel and the middle east politics dissertation topics, india dissertation topics.
- European Union Dissertation Topics
- International relations after the Second World War Dissertation Topics
- International law Dissertation Topics
The world since 9/11 Dissertation Topics
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 on the World Trade Centre almost 20 years ago resulted in the creation of new coalitions between Western democracies, while pushing other countries further apart. The resulting ‘war on terror’ has been ongoing ever since, albeit more quietly in recent years and has resulted in a number of complicated geopolitical shifts. This is still a very relevant area that would be ideal to base your politics dissertation topics on. Suggested international relations & politics dissertation topics include:
- To what extent do the events of 9/11 support the ideas of Samuel Huntingdon’s ‘clash of civilisations’?
- Was enough done in the immediate wake of 9/11 to prevent further similar acts of terrorism in the West?
- Were the actions of the United States in the wake of 9/11 legitimate and proportionate?
- In what ways could the events of 9/11 be said to have impacted on international relations?
- How were international relations between the West and the Arab world influenced by 9/11?
- What are the key political lessons learnt by the West since 9/11 and the ensuing war on terror?
- How has trade between nations developed within the overshadowing context of the continuing war on terror?
- What is the definition of terrorism? Is the use of force, such as targeted killings and drone attacks, a legitimate response to terrorist attacks?
- How has the domestic security legislation of Western countries been impacted by the fear of terrorism since 9/11?
- How have countries used the war on terror, ongoing since 9/11, to justify their own security measures?
- Did 9/11 act as a catalyst for the political upheaval of the Arab Spring?
- To what extent has the ongoing war on terror been used to suppress civil liberties?
- Does the spread of terror attacks in multiple countries in recent years mean that the war on terror has failed?
- Has Western security policy begun to move on from the post-9/11 terrorism threat, to more conventional state-based challenges such as Russia and China?
US Foreign Policy Dissertation Topics
In the latter half of the last century, US foreign policy has evolved, with the US electing to involve itself in events far across the world as a means of maintaining its position as one of the key ‘superpowers’ in the world. To discuss US foreign policy in your dissertation, you could research one of the following politics dissertation topics.
- The US has often talked about as the ‘global policeman’ however could such terminology be construed as a cover for mere bullying?
- Are the actions of the US in the pursuit of its national interest always legitimate under international law?
- How, could the US be said to have overstepped its boundaries in intervening in other countries’ internal affairs?
- The relationship between the United Nations and the US is ambivalent: to what extent do the actions of the US undermine the role of the United Nations?
- How does the development of nuclear power in China and other Asian countries serve to reflect the negative aspects of US foreign policy?
- In what ways does the growth of China as an economic and military superpower serve to threaten the US?
- Twenty years of a war on terror, plus tensions with Russia and China have created a militarized US foreign policy that greatly benefits the military industrial complex, which frequently lobbies for foreign interventions. Who actually controls US foreign policy?
- What is the most significant potential external threat to the US? How is this likely to change US foreign policy going forward?
- US foreign policy has traditionally been one of liberal internationalism. In an unstable world where democracy and liberalism are being challenged by the growing power of China, how can liberal internationalism continue to guide US foreign policy?
- Will the current building of the wall on the border of the US with Mexico have detrimental consequences for the global economy?
- What does the increasing geopolitical power and influence of Russia mean for the future direction of US foreign policy?
- How is the US likely to approach Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union?
- With competing priorities in the Middle East, Western and Eastern Europe, and the Indo-Pacific, does US foreign policy suffer from a lack of strategic focus, and if so, how?
- What are the long-term consequences of the rise of ‘Trumpism’ for the United States’ foreign policy? How will the US deal with the growing isolationist and anti-war trend among its own public?
- To what extent will the Trump policy of economically decoupling from China be continued or reversed by future Administrations?
British Foreign Policy Dissertation Topics
The United Kingdom remains an influential global power, even as its role in the world is in a state of great change due to the challenges of Brexit. The topics below will help you research further into British foreign policy for your politics dissertation.
- How will Brexit impact the security co-operation between the United Kingdom and Europe, particularly with reference to data sharing on criminal and terrorist suspects?
- To what extent was the free movement of people a driver of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union?
- With the US increasingly focused on the Indo-Pacific, what significance does the UK-US ‘special relationship’ have today?
- On the basis of Britain’s foreign policy, is Britain little more than the “pet” of the US?
- How influential is Britain’s foreign policy on the rest of Europe?
- How can Britain utilise its economic, military, and diplomatic power to improve its position in the global sphere in the wake of Brexit?
- What would be the implications of a Labour government for British foreign policy in the Middle East?
- Is Brexit likely to reduce the influence that Britain still wields in global affairs, and in what ways?
- Post-Covid, is a close UK relationship with China still practical and viable?
- Is the previous interventionist approach of Britain to foreign policy politically and economically sustainable with significant post-Covid economic constraints on the horizon?
- How can the United Kingdom keep itself together in the wake of challenges to the Union from Northern Irish and Scottish independence movements?
- What strategic security approaches should the UK take to minimize the risk of instability in Northern Ireland post-Brexit?
- Does the UK still hold relevance and significance for the US as an ally, with major budgetary cuts to the British Armed Forces coming in the aftermath of the Covid crisis?
- How can Britain’s foreign policy be revitalised through the linking of trade and economic priorities to diplomacy and security?
Africa Dissertation Topics
- Africa’s relations with the rest of the world have historically often been problematic because of the prevalence of state and ethnic conflict, as well as the autocratic nature of many African governments. Growing Chinese involvement in Africa is also a concern. Together with significant developmental challenges, Africa is a rich area for discussion and analysis of many facets of international relations from war to economic growth and the aftermath of colonialism. Have Western interventions only served to make matters worse in Africa?
- To what extent could the political tensions between communities and ethnic groups in Africa today have been affected by colonial rule?
- To what extent could ancient tribal traditions and religious beliefs hold some responsibility for the problems between African nations?
- What are the key causes of problems between African nations and how do they affect their relationships with the West?
- What efforts have been made by the rest of the world to resolve the tensions between warring African nations? How successful have they been?
- How are relations between African nations likely to develop in the future?
- How successful has the African Union been in resolving Africa’s challenges and providing a voice for Africa on the global stage?
- How effective have efforts at negotiation and conciliation between warring African ethnic groups been? How relevant are Western political ideals in an African setting?
- In what ways is Africa a destabilising regional force in global politics?
- In what ways is the rise of an African middle class changing its politics?
- How are Islamist terror organisations exploiting local African conflicts?
- How effective have African counterterrorism efforts been in recent years?
- How has Africa been politically excluded by the international community, and to what extent can this be rectified?
Russia and Eastern Europe Dissertation Topics
Russia remains a critical swing power, as a military peer of the US and a large economy, however the aftermath of the fall of the Soviet Union has seen some significant changes in Eastern Europe. Countries in Eastern Europe are looking to align more with the West, potentially increasing mutual enmity between Russia and the West. To base your dissertation in this area, you could use one of the following topics.
- How has the collapse of the Soviet Union served to influence international relations between Eastern Europe and the West?
- With the formation of a ‘Single Europe’, has the opening up of the EU to Eastern European countries served to hinder or help this ideal?
- Why were Eastern European countries so susceptible to Soviet rule? What changed?
- How successfully have Eastern European countries been integrated into the EU?
- How will the rise of China impact on Russia’s relationship with the West?
- What are the most significant problems for the EU caused by the entry of Eastern European States?
- Why is Russia still considered to be such a threat to Western ideals?
- Has the Cold War ever really stopped?
- How did Russia’s annexation of the Crimea and support for rebel forces in Ukraine cause a break in relations with the West?
- In the aftermath of the war in Crimea, will ‘hybrid war’ be part of a renewed Russian threat to the West?
- On the basis of past relations, why does Russia still look to distance itself from the West?
- On the basis of relations between Russia and the US, why have they never actually declared war?
- Has the threat posed by Russia to the countries of Eastern Europe been neglected?
- To what extent does Russian influence impact upon an increasingly fragmented European Union?
- In the light of China’s growing power, is Russia’s preeminent role in Eurasian politics and security likely to continue?
- Is a Sino-Russian military alliance feasible, and what are the implications for European security?
- How will Russian hacker attacks on US elections impact on Russia’s relationship with the West? Are such attacks a new method of external political influencing, or merely an extension of Cold War era sabotage?
- Nord Stream 2 is a highly controversial energy project. Does it increase Russian-German mutual interdependence, or does it only serve to enhance Russian leverage as alleged by the US?
In the latter part of the 20th century, whilst the Chinese government still maintained its distinctly communist ideals, the country became increasingly open to Western views on economic growth and technology, blended together with a view to rapid growth. Starting with Deng Xiaoping’s reforms in the 1980s, to the current President Xi Jinping, Chinese economic and political approaches are the subject of much speculation. There is a lot to be discussed here, and below are some suggested topics for your politics dissertation.
- To what extent have Western politics and ideals influenced China?
- Why did China elect to ‘open’ what had previously been a distinctly closed economy?
- In what way can Deng Xiaoping’s reforms be seen to have moved the Chinese economy towards Western capitalism?
- Is China is considered a threat to Western ideals? Discuss.
- How could China’s rapid economic growth be considered a good thing for the West?
- Why have greater efforts not been made by the West to forge closer relations with the Chinese?
- How could Chinese political ideals be said to have influenced Western politics? Has this been for the better?
- Why, when the power of the Soviet Union was considered such a threat, were greater efforts not made to overthrow China’s communist rule?
- How can China be viewed with such suspicion, when the West is largely responsible for its growth? Discuss.
- What impact will the Covid crisis have on the Western relationship with China going forward? How will China’s crackdown in Xinjiang impact relations with the West?
- What are the potential gains and losses for China in trying to take Taiwan by military force?
- How will the growing hostility between China and India shape the global economic, security and political environment?
- To what extent does China’s human rights record make relations with the West complex?
- Is growing Chinese military power a threat to Russia in Siberia?
- In what ways has President Xi Jinping reversed the policies of predecessors such as Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Xemin?
- What impact does Xi Jinping’s appointment to rule ‘indefinitely’ have on the potential for democracy in China?
- Does the Chinese model of state capitalism undermine the western view that capitalism and democracy ‘go hand in hand’?
There have long been significant difficulties in the relationship between the Arabs and the Israelis, mainly centered upon the recognition of a Palestinian State, which has led to many armed conflicts and complications in relationships with other countries. The Middle East also features tensions involving Iran, as well as controversy over the lack of regional democracy. If you are stuck for ideas for your politics on a Middle East centered dissertation, the following topics may be useful for you to research.
- What have been the main difficulties blocking the creation of a Palestinian State?
- How have relations between the Arabs and the Israelis served to influence their relationships with Western States?
- Why has the Arab-Israeli conflict gone on for so long?
- What is the most significant event that most effectively symbolises the breakdown of relations between the Arabs and the Israelis?
- How successful have Western attempts proved to be in resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict?
- To what extent can a two state solution be implemented in Israel and Palestine while settlements are still being built on Palestinian territory?
- With the expansion of Israeli settlements, are the prospects of a two-state solution dead?
- Can a Palestinian State ever be recognised?
- Compare and contrast the recognition sought for a Palestinian State with that of Tibet – which is more likely?
- Why were events not resolved when the Arab-Israeli conflict descended into war?
- What role should the United Nations play in resolving the Arab/Israeli conflict?
- To what extent has former President Trump’s announcement to move the US Israeli embassy to Jerusalem impacted on Israeli/Palestinian relations?
- What impact has the Arab Spring had on Arab/Israeli relations?
- To what extent can the Palestinian Authority be seen as an autonomous state government?
- Is there potential for an Israeli-Palestinian deal, now that many Arabs states such as the UAE have recognized Israel?
- How will the Israeli-Russian relationship impact on Syria and the wider Middle East?
- How has the Arab Spring failed to deliver on its early promise?
- In what ways will ongoing Arab-Iranian antagonism impact on the Middle East?
- Is the Arab world well positioned for a post-oil future?
India is widely regarded as a rising superpower, and a potential democratic counterbalance to China, in the West. The recent Coronavirus crisis, where Indian manufactured vaccines proved pivotal, underscore how Indian capabilities and confrontation with China will play a role in international relations going forward. Check out some useful ideas for India-related dissertation topics below for international relations and politics.
- What learnings are there for the rest of the world from Indian experience of counterterrorism?
- What are the possible gains for the UK in pursuing a close post-Brexit partnership with India?
- How can India contribute to the ‘Quad’ of Japan, Australia, India and the US in balancing China?
- How has the export of Covid vaccines altered global perceptions of India?
- What is the impact of India-Pakistan tensions on UK security?
- Why has democracy succeeded in India?
- How has colonialism shaped Indian attitudes to the West?
- How can India balance development and poverty alleviation with the security challenges in its neighbourhood?
- What contribution could India make to stabilizing Afghanistan?
- How will growing Russian-Chinese relations impact on Indian security?
European Union Dissertation Topics
The EU served to cement relations between the countries that were party to the Union with a view to establishing closer ties between the nations on all social, political and economic matters, for the good of the EU and its many member states. Recent political dissatisfaction with the European Union has caused members to think again about the role and the purpose of the institution, not least with the UK referendum vote to leave. There are many subjects to be discussed and researched for your politics dissertation regarding the European Union. Some of these are suggested below.
- How could the EU be considered flawed in forming closer political relations between member states?
- Why could the EU be considered discriminatory to the formation of relations with nations beyond it? How could it be considered little more than a ‘boys club’?
- How has rapidly increasing the number of member countries in the EU impacted on previous ideals and relationships between existing EU members?
- To what extent has the EU’s formation been influenced by the historical understanding of the formation of the US?
- What aspect of the EU could be considered most detrimental to international relations? Why? What does this mean for the political standing of the Union?
- Can the EU’s move towards ‘shared security’ be seen as a threat to the existence of NATO?
- Is the EU capable of being a single actor in the defense and security sphere?
- Are the symbols and tools of statehood, such as flag, anthem and legislature justified for the EU?
- To what extent has a ‘Single European Entity’ been achieved? In the context of international relations, is this a good thing?
- Why was a ‘Single European Entity’ not possible sooner? Why were international relations not previously conductive to it?
- To what extent could the EU be said to be similar to the Soviet Union? Does this mean the Soviet Union was a good thing?
- What impact has the UK vote to leave the EU had on how other member states view the Union?
- How important is the EU in keeping the peace in Northern Ireland? Compare and contrast with the role of NATO in Europe?
- How have far right movements across Europe impacted on the stability of the European Union?
- What role has large scale migration from the Middle East played on satisfaction with EU membership across Europe?
- Is EU foreign policy too heavily weighted towards the interests of Germany and France, at the expense of smaller member states?
- Do energy projects such as Nord Stream 2, and continued scrambles for Middle East oil underscore the need for a renewed sustainable energy policy for Europe?
- How has the flawed Covid response by the EU, especially for the procurement of vaccines, impacted on public perceptions of the EU?
- Has the distribution of Coronavirus vaccines in Europe been equitable, with each member country getting a fair share? What will be the political impact of the delays in vaccine deployment and distribution?
- Can the EU survive the Coronavirus crisis? Has a perceived slow response to Coronavirus damaged the EU?
International relations after the Second World War Dissertation Topics
In the immediate aftermath of World War II, in Europe in particular, many countries faced a great deal of problems as they sought to rebuild. Social unrest and economic instability were particularly prominent, as people struggled to justify their identity and actions, whilst many in authority took advantage of this instability. This was an important time in politics, and a topic relating to international relations after the Second World War would make for an interesting politics dissertation.
- How could the role played by the US in the immediate aftermath of the War be said to be illustrative of the position they took on in international relations and politics?
- To what extent did the US ‘take advantage’ of Europe’s decreased position after the war to increase its own power?
- Was the Marshall Plan ultimately beneficial or detrimental to Europe’s economic recovery?
- To what extent was Germany’s division illustrative of the state of international relations at this time? Would a ‘united’ Germany have led to closer international relations?
- How did the state of Europe in the wake of war make many countries susceptible to the Soviet Union and their communist ideals?
- What was the aim of the Allied Powers in WWII? Did they achieve them?
- How were European relations effectively structured for the next fifty years by the immediate aftermath of the war? Is this still the case?
- How did the ‘Cold War’ start? What were its most significant influences on international relations?
- How did the effects of the ‘Cold War’ spread so quickly? How was it resolved?
- What was the biggest achievement in international relations in the aftermath of War?
- How successful were the reparations provided by the US in securing countries against the threat provided by the Soviet Union?
- Why were nuclear weapons developed? How did they affect international relations?
- To what extent did World War II directly lead to the creation of the EU?
International law Dissertation Topics
International law provides the framework for international relations to function. However it is adhered to only selectively by Great Powers, and sometimes by smaller countries too. When and where is the application of international law ideal? Here are some great suggestions on international law for your politics dissertation.
- In what ways has the law of the EU served to influence relations between the member states? Has this always been a good thing?
- Why does the law punish some countries when they break it, whilst others are left to their own devices? Discuss.
- How successful has the United Nations proved to be as a law enforcement agency?
- Is the US above the law? Discuss with examples.
- Why are countries like China and Russia allowed to get away with breaches of the law as it stands internationally, whilst Iraq and Afghanistan are punished?
- Were the actions of the US in Iraq and Afghanistan legitimate?
- Is the use of force ever justified by international law?
- What reforms are needed by international law to improve international relations? Are such reforms likely?
- In the face of complex politics, can international law ever be universally applicable?
- To what extent are all countries ‘equal in the eyes of the law’?
- What role does international law have to play in the use of drone strikes?
- Can international law be effective in a digital age?
- Why has international law proven unable to find a resolution to the Syrian conflict?
- How can international law be enforced against Great Powers, many of whom routinely flout it in pursuit of their interests?
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Limited Trade and the CITES Ivory Trade Ban: Sustainable Use As a Viable Means of Conservation , Nina Forbes
Compatibility Between Business and the Environment: Examples from a case study of Patagonia , Ellesha Gasperini
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Public and Private Firms in Natural Resource Industry: Comparing the Development of the Lithium Industry in South America , Mike Knape
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International relations is the study of interactions between nations and global actors. It examines politics, economics, security, and culture, exploring how countries cooperate, conflict and shape global dynamics. If you’re about to start working on a thesis in international relations and you are wondering what to include in your paper, here is a short explanation of each of the mandatory chapters:
Introduction: The opening section that presents the research problem, objectives, and significance of the study. Literature Review: A comprehensive review of existing scholarly works related to the research topic, providing a context for the study. Methodology: Describes the research design, data collection methods, and analytical techniques used to address the research questions or hypotheses. Findings: Presents the empirical results or outcomes of the research, often supported by data, analysis, and interpretation. Discussion: Analyzes and interprets the findings in relation to the research objectives, drawing connections to existing literature and providing insights. Conclusion: Summarizes the main findings, highlights the contributions to the field, and suggests avenues for future research. References: Lists all the sources cited in the thesis following a specific citation style (e.g., APA, MLA).
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- The impact of globalization on state sovereignty and international relations
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- Examining the dynamics of economic interdependence in international relations
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- Assessing the impact of climate change on international relations and cooperation
- Analyzing the role of regional integration in shaping global politics
- The implications of cyber warfare for international relations and national security
- Examining the challenges and opportunities of humanitarian intervention in international relations
- Analyzing the role of ideology in shaping state behavior in international relations
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- Assessing the role of international law in resolving conflicts and promoting peace
- Investigating the role of intelligence agencies in shaping international relations
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- Power dynamics and the balance of power in international relations
- Exploring the role of diplomacy in conflict resolution and peacebuilding
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- The influence of nationalism on interstate relations and regional cooperation
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- Assessing the impact of economic globalization on state sovereignty in international relations
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- Exploring the concept of hegemony and its implications for international relations
- The role of gender in international relations and its impact on policy-making
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- The implications of emerging technologies on international security and arms control
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- The impact of regional integration on state behavior and international cooperation
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- China’s global rise and its power dynamics
- Non-traditional security threats in international relations
- AI and warfare: Implications for international security
- Climate change, conflict, and forced migration in international relations
- Religion and politics in international relations
- Populism’s impact on global governance and international relations
- Social movements and civil society in shaping international relations
- Pandemics and international cooperation: Implications for global governance
- Cultural diplomacy and soft power in international relations
- Information warfare and disinformation in international relations
- Regional powers shaping global security dynamics
- Responsibility to protect and humanitarian interventions in international relations
- Resource scarcity and environmental degradation in international relations
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- How does power transition theory explain shifts in global power dynamics?
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- What are the implications of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, on international security?
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- What are the root causes of terrorism?
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- What are the challenges of global environmental governance in addressing climate change?
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- Analyzing the impact of economic sanctions on diplomatic relations between countries
- The role of media and propaganda in influencing public opinion in international conflicts
- Exploring the relationship between globalization and cultural identity in international relations
- The implications of cybersecurity threats on national security and international relations
- Assessing the role of intelligence agencies in gathering and analyzing international intelligence
- Analyzing the impact of regional organizations on regional conflicts and cooperation in international relations
- The influence of international trade agreements on global economic and political relations
- Exploring the dynamics of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in international relations
- The role of international law in resolving territorial disputes and promoting peace
- Non-state actors in international relations: Influence and challenges
- Conflict resolution mechanisms: Negotiation, mediation, and peacebuilding approaches
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- The impact of global pandemics on international cooperation and security
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- Global governance and international organizations in addressing global challenges.
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- Soft power in shaping international perceptions and relations.
- Regional conflicts’ implications for global stability and security.
- Cyber warfare: Assessing evolving cyber threats in international relations.
- Media’s role in international relations: Influence, propaganda, and disinformation.
- Economic interdependence: Opportunities and risks in global relations.
- Diplomacy in the digital age: Challenges of virtual diplomacy.
- Global migration and refugee crises: Humanitarian and political dimensions.
- Human rights in international relations: Promoting universal rights.
- Terrorism’s impact on global security and counterterrorism efforts.
- Environmental diplomacy: Addressing global environmental challenges.
- Religion’s role in international relations.
- Regional power dynamics: Influence of major powers in different regions
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- Populism’s rise and its impact on international relations and global governance
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- Soft power and cultural industries’ influence in international relations
- Politics of humanitarian aid: Challenges and ethical considerations
- Media framing’s impact on public opinion in international conflicts
- International cooperation in space exploration and its geopolitical implications
- Diaspora communities’ role in shaping international relations and global politics
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- Global health governance: Cooperation, challenges, and pandemic responses
- Environmental peacebuilding: Addressing conflicts over natural resources and degradation
- Economic sanctions: Effectiveness and ethical implications in international relations
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Our list of political science dissertation topics will provide you with a solid foundation for developing a unique research proposal and making a significant contribution to the field:
- The role of political ideologies in foreign policy and international relations.
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- Global governance and collective decision-making challenges in international institutions.
- Public opinion’s influence on foreign policy and international relations.
- Identity politics and intergroup relations in international contexts.
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- Geopolitics and resource conflicts: Strategic importance of natural resources.
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- International development assistance: Aid effectiveness and challenges.
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- Regional integration in globalization: Achievements, limitations, and prospects.
- Trade wars: Implications for global economy and cooperation.
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- Regional power dynamics in the Middle East: Implications for global security
- Global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic: Cooperation and challenges
- Climate change mitigation and adaptation in international policy
- Rising nationalism and its impact on international cooperation
- Humanitarian crisis in Yemen: International responses and challenges
- Technology and the future of warfare: Implications for global security
- The Belt and Road Initiative: Assessing its impact on international relations
Awesome Research Topics For International Relations
Our awesome research topics for international relations allow you to explore diverse areas of global politics and contribute to the field with your exceptional research:
- NGOs’ role in shaping international policies and agendas
- Humanitarian interventions and the responsibility to protect: Effectiveness and ethics
- Cybersecurity challenges in international relations: Risks and responses
- Global migration governance: Policies and implications
- Globalization vs national sovereignty: Impacts on state behavior
- China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Geopolitical influence and challenges
- Nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation: Effectiveness of treaties
- Gender in international relations: Impact of norms and policies
- Post-colonial perspectives in international relations: Power dynamics and legacies
- Climate justice and international cooperation: Addressing climate change
- Regional organizations in global governance and international relations
- Politics of humanitarian intervention: Strategies and outcomes
- Political economy of international trade: Impact of policies and agreements
- Populism’s impact on democracy and international relations
Controversial International Relations Topics
Delve into the realm of controversy and discourse with our thought-provoking controversial international relations topics:
- Drones in targeted killings: Legal and ethical implications
- Nuclear energy and non-proliferation: Benefits and risks
- Intervention in state sovereignty: Legitimacy and consequences
- Ethics of economic sanctions: Effectiveness and impact on civilians
- Cyber warfare and international norms: Regulating cyber conflicts
- Climate change’s impact on national security and conflicts
- Intelligence agencies in covert operations and international relations
- Politics of humanitarian aid: Motivations and challenges
- Ethics of military intervention: Justifications and consequences
- Politics of regime change: Motivations and implications
- Media bias’s impact on international perceptions and diplomacy
- Private military companies: Challenges and accountability
- Politics of disarmament and arms control: Progress and challenges
- Corporate interests’ influence on foreign policy and relations
Best International Relations Topics For 2023
Stay ahead of the curve with our selection of the best international relations topics for 2023. These carefully curated topics reflect the current trends, emerging challenges and pressing issues:
- COVID-19 pandemic’s implications on global politics and international relations
- Rise of populism and its impact on democracy and international cooperation
- Cybersecurity challenges in a hyper-connected world: Risks and responses
- Future of international cooperation in addressing global challenges and conflicts
- Climate change and security: Implications for international relations and stability
- Evolving role of regional powers in shaping global politics and relations
- Technological advancements’ impact on state power and international relations
- Global governance reform: Restructuring international institutions
- Social media’s role in shaping international perceptions and political movements
- Challenges and prospects of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation
- Intersection of artificial intelligence and international relations
- Impact of trade wars on global economic relations and cooperation
- Geopolitical tensions in the Arctic: Resource competition and influence
- Future of multilateralism: Relevance and effectiveness in a changing world
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