Global Environmental Politics
Short Paper #1
Prompt
Answer one of the following two questions
1. Evaluate the following statement: “International environmental agreements reflect the bal- ance of power and credible commitments among states in the international system.”
2. To what extent does democracy help or hinder efforts to protect the environment? Consider
the cases of climate change and deforestation.
Make sure you include the following elements in your answer:
• A clear, concrete thesis statement outlining your main argument
• A discussion of how all supporting points relate back to your main argument
• A discussion of potential counterarguments
• Evidence drawn from any of the course materials (slides, lectures, discussions, etc.)
Instructions
Due date and submission
• March 28, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time
• May be submitted via Canvas or email
• Late submissions will be penalized −3 points for each day they are late
Length
• 3-4 pages double-spaced
• Page count includes in-text citations, but not the references section
Formatting requirements
• 12-point Times New Roman font
• 1-inch margins
• Page numbers in a footer
• Title, name, and date at the top of page 1