CAT 4 consists of writing a 1300-1600 word essay (including in-text citations but excluding the bibliography).
Use materials and if really needed you can also check on google.
You should select ONE of following questions:
1. Human Rights
Explain the major contributions of Latin America to the international protection of human rights.
What has been Latin America’s greatest contribution to the multilateral protection of human rights? Why?
Does Inter-American Human Rights system work well? Why/why not? How could it be improved?
2. Nuclear Politics
Why are there no nuclear weapons in Latin America?
Does the absence of nuclear weapons weaken Latin America’s role in the international security system?
Should Latin American countries consider investing in nuclear energy? Why? Weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
3. Drugs and Illicit trade
What are the main internal and external factors conditioning illicit drug trafficking in Latin America?
What influence do U.S. policies have on the current drug trade situation? What are the consequences for Latin American countries?
Is the current multilateral drug control system efficient? Why/why not? How could it be improved?
4. Environmental governance.
What is Latin America’s role in international negotiations on environmental protection?
Is there a consensus among Latin American countries on this issue? How do economic problems influence environmental policies?
Who have been the most influential actors in Latin America on this issue?
5. Migration.
How does regional integration in Latin America affect migration flows?
What are the political consequences of development asymmetries between countries on migration issues?
Do you think it is possible to establish a multilateral system to regulate migration flows and migrant rights?
