Negotiating Fear, Authority, and Resistance: Civil–Military Relations in Post-Coup Myanmar
Introduction This essay examines the complex dynamics of civil-military relations in Myanmar following the military coup on 1 February 2021, which ousted the democratically ...
The 2020 Presidential Election in the United States: An Anomaly in Voter Participation or a Future Trend?
Introduction The 2020 United States presidential election marked a historic milestone with an unprecedented voter turnout of approximately 66.8%, the highest in over a ...
The State is Both a Coercive and a Welfare Institution. Discuss This Statement with Examples.
Introduction The state, as a central entity in political organisation, embodies a dual role that is both coercive and welfare-oriented. This essay explores this ...
Essay on Checks and Balances
Introduction The concept of checks and balances is a cornerstone of democratic governance, ensuring that no single branch of government becomes overly dominant. As ...
Examine the Role of Government in Promoting Social Welfare and Economic Development
Introduction This essay explores the critical role of government in promoting social welfare and economic development, two intertwined objectives central to political science and ...
DISSERTATION: « Il n’y a point encore de liberté si la puissance de juger n’est pas séparée de la puissance législative et de l’exécutive. » (Montesquieu, De l’esprit des lois, livre XI, chapitre VI)
Introduction The concept of the separation of powers, as articulated by Montesquieu in his seminal work *De l’esprit des lois* (1748), remains a cornerstone ...
Discuss the Main Functions of Elections in a Democratic System: Why Are Elections Considered Central to Political Legitimacy?
Introduction Elections are a cornerstone of democratic systems, serving as mechanisms for citizen participation and the selection of political representatives. Within the study of ...
The Explanatory Power of IR Theory: Realism
Introduction This essay explores the explanatory power of realism, a foundational theory in international relations (IR). Realism posits that states are the primary actors ...
Evaluate the View that the Prime Minister Has Too Much Power
Introduction The role of the Prime Minister (PM) in the United Kingdom’s political system is central to the functioning of government, often described as ...
The Rule of Law and Political Accountability in Modern Nigeria: The Gap Between Principle and Practice
Introduction The rule of law and political accountability are foundational principles of democratic governance, ensuring that power is exercised within a framework of legal ...
