IB Global Politics Syllabus
SL & HLThe Peace and Conflict thematic study examines why conflicts emerge, how violence is justified, how peace can be established, and how political actors attempt to resolve or transform conflicts .
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The syllabus also introduces different perspectives on peace, including peace as a balance of power, perspectives from different political traditions and religions, feminist approaches to peace, and alternatives such as pacifism .
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Possible interventions and international responses include weapon embargoes, financial freezes, trade limitations, NATO involvement, UN peace enforcement, and election observers .
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Potential causes of conflict include:
The guide also identifies analytical tools such as Galtung's conflict triangles, positions-interests-needs (PIN), and conflict cycles . Peace processes can include negotiations, treaties, mediation, arbitration, ceasefires, truces, military victories, imposed settlements, truth and reconciliation commissions, courts, forgiveness, and empathy .
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Key takeaway – Peace and Conflict is about understanding why conflicts occur, how violence and resistance are justified, how different actors respond to conflict, and whether particular approaches can create lasting peace.
IB exam-style questions, with mark schemes and explanations, for all papers.
Detailed notes written by examiners, strictly aligned with the syllabus.
Active recall practice for key concepts and definitions.