To what extent does the field of international relations provide valuable diagnosis and prescription on particular issues – war, terrorism, civil war, democracy promotion, international organizations, the international political economy, and environmental governance?

This essay portion of the exam is not timed. Write and submit your answer to the following prompt by the end of the day Monday: To start the semester, we read an article in which Stephen Walt stated there is “the need for powerful theories that could help policy makers design effective solutions.” Theory should first assist policymakers in diagnosing a problem by explaining why the phenomenon is occurring. Theory should then guide prescription, helping policymakers understand what they must do to achieve a particular result. To what extent does the field of international relations provide valuable diagnosis and prescription on particular issues – war, terrorism, civil war, democracy promotion, international organizations, the international political economy, and environmental governance? Examine three of the issues in your response.

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