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CW2: Essay (50%) The essay needs to be 1,500 words (+/- 10%) and submitted via Turnitin by 1pm Wednesday 18 November 2020. Choose one question from the list below. To achieve a good mark, you will need to demonstrate sustained engagement with the relevant academic literature (see the online reading list for lots of sources) and build a coherent argument that directly answers the question. ESSAY QUESTIONS 1. What does “decolonising IR” mean, and how should we go about it? 2. Critically assess the concept of EITHER “anarchy” OR “democratic peace”. 3. In what ways is state violence gendered? 4. Is Britain at war? Assessment criteria In assessing the essay, staff will consider: • The quality of the content; the breadth and depth of analysis; and the quality of the critical

comment; • The accuracy of research; • The structure; logical development and coherence of the argument; • The range of literature used in making the argument; • The presentation and layout; • The competence of which sources are used and the adherence to academic conventions in the

citation of sources. The feedback date for the essay will be Wednesday 9 December 2020.