Examine the connection between international law, diplomacy, and ...

[schs14]

Examine the connection between international law, diplomacy, and world order. What are the costs and benefits associated with compliance with international law?
 
  Why is it important to have rules, such as those related to diplomatic relations and diplomatic immunity, among others?
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The United Nations serves as an important international governmental organization. Compare and contrast its strengths and weaknesses, using examples to support your claims. If the UN did not exist, would there be a need to create one? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[kaillie]

Answer to Question 1

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Provide an outline of international law, diplomacy and world order.
2. Explain the costs and benefits of compliance with international law with an emphasis on the roles of economics, diplomacy, and national politics.
3. Describe the import of the relevant rules. For example, the war on terrorism has expanded international legal and law enforcement cooperation.
4. Evaluate the consequences if such rules did not exist.
5. Provide a concise and effective conclusion.

Answer to Question 2

Ideal Answer: The ideal answer should:
1. Outline the role of the UN in the international system, paying close attention to international security affairs.
2. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the UN, illuminating such points as impressive world-level maintenance, and failure in the face of state sovereignty. Examples may include, but need not be limited to: Cold War-era instances, Central America in the 80s, U.S involvement in Iraq, and the wars in the former Yugoslavia.
3. Discuss the necessity, or lack thereof, for a UN.
4. Analyze why there is or isn't a need for an institution like the UN, utilizing information and examples above to aid in doing so.
5. Offer a concise summary and effective conclusion.

[schs14]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[kaillie]

Great! Please up vote