IB Global Politics Topic Paper 2 Guide Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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IB Global Politics Paper 2 Guide

Paper 2 is an essay-based paper where:
1. Same for SL and HL
2. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
3. Marks: 30
4. Weighting:
  1. 40% (SL)
  2. 30% (HL)
5. Format: Extended essay responses.
These questions require conceptual understanding, evaluation of political issues, and the use of relevant examples.

Structure

Two Sections:
1. Section A → Questions from each of the thematic studies
  1. Rights & Justice
  2. Development & Sustainability
  3. Peace & Conflict
2. Section B → Integrating questions.
  1. Require connections across the three themes + the core topic (Power, Sovereignty & International Relations).
Answer one question from each section.

What’s Assessed

Conceptual understanding of key political ideas
Ability to synthesize, justify, and evaluate arguments
Use of examples, counterclaims, and political theory
Marks are awarded for:
1. Relevant political concepts and prescribed content
2. Examples (real-world or theoretical)
3. Justified arguments
4. Balanced structure and evaluation of counterclaims

Command Terms to Know

Describe: Give a detailed account
Define: Give the precise meaning
Identify: Provide an answer from options
Outline: Give a brief summary
Analyze: Break down key elements
Distinguish: Highlight differences
Explain: Give reasons or causes
Suggest: Propose a solution or idea

Note

Section A: Thematic Questions
- Development & Sustainability
  - To what extent do international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank promote development rather than deepen inequality?
  - Evaluate the effectiveness of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in addressing poverty.
- Peace & Conflict
  - “Peacekeeping operations are more effective at maintaining peace than creating it.” Discuss with reference to examples.
  - To what extent are structural causes more important than cultural causes in explaining the outbreak of conflict?
- Rights & Justice
  - Evaluate the claim that cultural relativism undermines the universality of human rights.
  - To what extent are international courts and tribunals effective in delivering global justice?
Section B: Integrating Questions
- To what extent does the pursuit of peace depend on achieving justice?
- Evaluate the claim that sustainable development is impossible without the protection of human rights.
- Discuss the extent to which sovereignty limits progress in development, justice, and peacebuilding.
- To what extent can global governance institutions balance state sovereignty with human rights and sustainable development?

Structure of an Essay

Introduction
1. Define key terms
2. Identify the question type and core concept
3. Brief outline of argument
Main Body - Use PEEL in each paragraph:

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IB Global Politics Paper 2 Guide

Paper 2 is an essay-based paper where:
1. Same for SL and HL
2. Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
3. Marks: 30
4. Weighting:
  1. 40% (SL)
  2. 30% (HL)
5. Format: Extended essay responses.
These questions require conceptual understanding, evaluation of political issues, and the use of relevant examples.

Structure

Two Sections:
1. Section A → Questions from each of the thematic studies
  1. Rights & Justice
  2. Development & Sustainability
  3. Peace & Conflict
2. Section B → Integrating questions.
  1. Require connections across the three themes + the core topic (Power, Sovereignty & International Relations).
Answer one question from each section.

What’s Assessed

Conceptual understanding of key political ideas
Ability to synthesize, justify, and evaluate arguments
Use of examples, counterclaims, and political theory
Marks are awarded for:
1. Relevant political concepts and prescribed content
2. Examples (real-world or theoretical)
3. Justified arguments
4. Balanced structure and evaluation of counterclaims

Command Terms to Know

Describe: Give a detailed account
Define: Give the precise meaning
Identify: Provide an answer from options
Outline: Give a brief summary
Analyze: Break down key elements
Distinguish: Highlight differences
Explain: Give reasons or causes
Suggest: Propose a solution or idea

Note

Section A: Thematic Questions
- Development & Sustainability
  - To what extent do international financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank promote development rather than deepen inequality?
  - Evaluate the effectiveness of sustainable development goals (SDGs) in addressing poverty.
- Peace & Conflict
  - “Peacekeeping operations are more effective at maintaining peace than creating it.” Discuss with reference to examples.
  - To what extent are structural causes more important than cultural causes in explaining the outbreak of conflict?
- Rights & Justice
  - Evaluate the claim that cultural relativism undermines the universality of human rights.
  - To what extent are international courts and tribunals effective in delivering global justice?
Section B: Integrating Questions
- To what extent does the pursuit of peace depend on achieving justice?
- Evaluate the claim that sustainable development is impossible without the protection of human rights.
- Discuss the extent to which sovereignty limits progress in development, justice, and peacebuilding.
- To what extent can global governance institutions balance state sovereignty with human rights and sustainable development?

Structure of an Essay

Introduction
1. Define key terms
2. Identify the question type and core concept
3. Brief outline of argument
Main Body - Use PEEL in each paragraph:

Definition

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Core: Understanding power and global politics6 subtopics

Rights and Justice4 subtopics

Development and Sustainability4 subtopics

Peace and Conflict4 subtopics

Assessment Guides4 subtopics

IA Engagement Project1 subtopic

IB Global Politics Paper 2 Guide Notes

Core: Understanding power and global politics6 subtopics

Rights and Justice4 subtopics

Development and Sustainability4 subtopics

Peace and Conflict4 subtopics

Assessment Guides4 subtopics

IA Engagement Project1 subtopic

IB Global Politics Paper 2 Guide

Structure

What’s Assessed

Command Terms to Know

Structure of an Essay

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IB Global Politics Paper 2 Guide

Structure

What’s Assessed

Command Terms to Know

Structure of an Essay

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