Globalisation & International Relations

Yemen’s Crisis

Task 1: Explore the impact of conflict and peace on society, the economy, and the environment of Yemen (20 marks) – 500 words

Provide an overview of your chosen state and the conflict that it is experiencing.

You should consider the following:

• The type of conflict that your chosen state is experiencing
• The potential cause of this conflict and a theoretical explanation for it
• The positive and negative impacts of this conflict in your chosen state
• The role of the United Nations in this conflict and the methods of conflict resolution being used

Task 2: Understand the different approaches, sources, and requirements of international laws in Yemen (20 marks) – 500 words

Explore how the law has been involved in your area of conflict.

Consider the following:
• The theoretical approaches and sources of international law
• The main methods of international law enforcement
• The comparative involvement of the international law courts and the rulings or decisions they have made in respect of your chosen conflict

• The theoretical reasons why your state might or might not be obeying the law

Task 3: Investigate the laws in place to protect human rights in Yemen (20 marks) – 500 words

Examine how human rights are being affected in your chosen state because of the conflict.

Consider the following:

• The main principles and generations of human rights
• The rights, if any, that are being affected or denied in your chosen state as a direct result of the conflict there
• The effectiveness of human rights legislation
• The role of non-government organisations who are working to protect human rights in your chosen state

Task 4: Demonstrate understanding of the impact of a major financial crisis on the global economy of Yemen (20 marks) – 500 words

Explore the impact of the global financial crisis on your chosen state.

Consider the following:
• The main causes and characteristics of economic globalisation
• The positive and negative consequences of economic globalisation
• The economic, social, and environmental impacts that one transnational corporation has on your chosen state
• The impact of the 2007-2008 financial crisis on your chosen state in comparison to other states