Topic: ethical issues in international relations and funding;
6. Enforcing morality in international relations involves leveraging international laws, ethical leadership and conflict resolution mechanisms to promote and uphold ethical standards globally. Comment. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude by Lexicon Publications.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4.
Key Demand of the question:
To write international morality and its nature and how to enforce it.
Directive:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by defining international morality.
Body:
Start by explaining what is international ethics – moral principles, customary International Law, Human rights, Cooperation, Non-aggression etc. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Next, write about the ways to enforce it – laws, leadership organizations, diplomacy, economic incentives, civil society, media, education, corporate responsibility et. Cite examples to substantiate
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
