IRD721S - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY - 2ND OPP - NOV 2025


IRD721S - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY - 2ND OPP - NOV 2025



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nAm I Bl A un IVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
QUALIFICATION: Bachelor of Public Management
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BPMN
COURSE NAME: International Relations and
Diplomacy
DATE: December 2025
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: IRD721S
SESSION: THEORY
DURATION: 3 Hours
MARKS: 100
EXAMINER
Second Opportunity Examination Question Paper
Dr Fred Koita
MODERATOR: Mr Gerson Tjihenuna
INSTRUCTIONS
1. The question paper consists of six (6) questions of 25 marks each.
2. Answer any four (4) questions.
3. Write clearly and neatly.
4. Number the answers clearly.
5. Read the questions carefully before answering.
This Question Paper consists of two (2) pages (Including this front page)
PERMISSABLE MATERIALS: NONE

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Question 1
Define the concept International Relations and critically discuss the importance of studying
international relations. Use relevant examples to illustrate your answers.
(25)
Question 2
Explain the theoretical basis of Liberal Internationalism (LI) theory and critically analyse the
limitations of the theory. Use practical examples to motivate your answers.
(25)
Question 3
Examine the core values that states are expected to uphold. Use relevant examples to illustrate
your answers.
(25)
Question 4
Differentiate between North-South and South-South relations and critically discuss the
characteristics of the North-South relations and its effects on international trade.
(25)
Question 5
Analyse the aim and current relevance of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in the context of
international relations and diplomacy.
(25)
Question 6
Critically discuss the main purposes of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World
Bank (WB) and analyse the criticism levelled against the IMF and the WB.
(25)
TOTAL MARKS (100)
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