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Politics and Global Affairs

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

Is liberal democracy the best system of government, or can alternatives deliver good governance too?

When should a society trade some freedom for greater security, and where must the line hold?

Has globalisation weakened the nation-state, or simply changed what states must do to thrive?

Can nations cooperate to solve shared problems, or does self-interest make conflict and inaction inevitable?