Question 1(a) · 10 marks · 127 words written
Opening
International relations are often governed by national interest, it is sometimes pursued even at the cost of other nations.
Body · points and prose
e.g. USA war on Iraq in the name of national interest, over a million died.
Therefore there is a need for a broad ethical framework to govern and guide international relations under the auspices of United nations.
e.g.
- peaceful resolution of disputes like south china sea dispute, India - Pakistan border dispute.
- respecting each other sovereignty, mutual benefit or Panchsheel principles
- Justice, Human rights e.g. mediterranean refugee crisis -> a humanitarian solution
Close · a summary
This will lead to peace, greater
cooperation between nations for development, sustainable development goals like poverty eradication, fighting terrorism, climate change etc.
Thus paving way for orderly progress of human quality of life.