Ethics in International Relations

It is argued by some that nuclear weapons have acted more as a deterrent than leading to war and mass destruction. In this context, discuss whether it is ethically right to possess nuclear weapons to create nuclear deterrence.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 16 toppers · CSE 2017–2020

Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics

Why did Gunnar Myrdal use the term 'soft state' in the context of South Asia? Do you think such a characterisation is still relevant in the case of India today?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 10 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Civil Service ValuesAccountability and Ethical Governance

Do you think nation states owe a responsibility towards asylum seekers? What are the considerations that should, in your opinion, go into the making of a refugee policy? Provide arguments with contemporary examples.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2020

Ethics in International RelationsEmpathy and Compassion

Many argue that there are times, when war is morally permissible, and even obligatory. Critically discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Ethics in International RelationsEthical Theories

Analyse the ethical dimensions of using nuclear deterrence as a self-defense strategy.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2018–2020

Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics

Income inequality, resource mismanagement and health hazards are some of the negative consequences of globalization. In this context, what are some of the ethical dilemmas that civil servants face today? How has the approach to handling these undergone a change?

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentCivil Service Values

Ethics in international relations has the potential to cater to the diplomatic challenges of 21st century. Examine.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2023

Ethics in International Relations

There have been arguments that rich countries owe an obligation to people living in poor countries. In this context, discuss the issues associated with foreign aid.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2019–2021

Ethics in International RelationsAccountability and Ethical Governance

Discuss the ethical issues involved in the recent refugee crisis and immigration as a global phenomenon from a broad perspective of globalisation and rights of citizens and aliens.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics

While in principle most nations claim commitment to universal values, in practice these values are honoured more in breach than in the observance. In context of this statement, comment on the relevance of values in foreign policy.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 6 toppers · CSE 2018–2019

Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics

Regulation and procedure of human clinical trials vary from nation to nation. Stem cell research, as an emerging biomedical field, requires approval for human trials and encounters multiple challenges. You are the head of a team of scientists who developed a new Tissue Engineering system, which appears to be a promising means of regenerating heart tissue. Trials of the system have already been conducted on animals and yielded good results. Millions of people suffering from critical heart diseases would benefit immensely if this medication is immediately made available to them. However, you need to conduct human clinical trials before it could be commercialised. It is also known that the stringent regulatory environment in the country will mean that human trials and final approval will take many years before it is made commercially available. On the other hand, regulation of clinical trials in many poor countries is weak and quick approval is possible. Many of your competitors also resort to human trials in these countries, often bribing the officials for getting quick approvals. Given this situation, answer the following questions: (a) Identify the ethical issues which arise during clinical trials. (b) Given the above situation, would you prefer to shift human trials to a third country where regulations are lax? Give reasons in support of your choice. (c) Suggest a framework of standard procedure to minimise ethical conflicts and speed-up the approval process of new medicines.

25 marks · 250 words · Answered by 5 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentEthics in International Relations

The foreign policy of nations is primarily guided by national interests. Do you think the pursuit of such exclusive concerns leaves little scope for ethics in international relations? Discuss.

10 marks · 150 words · Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2019–2024

Ethics in International RelationsDimensions of Ethics

The challenge of climate change presents the world with several fundamental ethical dilemmas. From a global perspective, it presents the world with a collective action problem: all countries have a collective interest in controlling global carbon emissions. But each individual country also has incentives to over-consume in response to societal demands for economic growth and prosperity. Developing nations faced with these costs may encounter further challenges as the impact of climate change will most likely fall disproportionally on the poor, thus also raising issues of fairness and inequality. As an intergenerational problem, the consequences of actions taken by the current generation will have the greatest impact on future generations. While it is intuitive that the current generation has some ethical responsibility to leave an inhabitable world to future generations, the extent of this obligation is less clear. Answer the following questions in this regard: (a) To what extent do humans have a moral responsibility to future generations that are yet to be born? (b) Do developed countries have a greater responsibility to take action and bear more costs of controlling climate change than developing countries?

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2019–2024

Environmental EthicsEthics in International Relations

You are representing India in an international bidding for oil exploration in a country. Other, richer countries are also bidding for the project. You are sure that your bid of exploration is better as cheaper than that of others, and that you will definitely win the bid. A day before the auction, you come to know that other countries are employing every means, including bribing the authorities for being successful. Some of the officials of the home country have also contacted you and made some demands in exchange for assurance of India winning the bid. You are aware of the criticality of this bid in terms of domestic economic and strategic implications. Based on above information, answer the following questions. (a) Specify the ethical dilemma(s) that you face in this situation. (b) Do ethical concerns really matter in international transactions or are they secondary to domestic interests? (c) What will be your course of action in the above situation? Justify with merits and demerits.

20 marks · 250 words · Answered by 2 toppers · CSE 2017–2019

Ethical Dilemmas in GovernmentEthics in International Relations