On this page you should be able to find relevant media examples that can be used to add weight to your essay discussions. It is important to consider how each article fits into the World Order topic so that you may use the example appropriately and gain most from it.
1. This article deals with the Rudd govts decision to stop processing asylum seekers. When reading the article think how it relates to the role of NGOs, state sovereignty, the effectiveness of treaties and how persuasion is used by the international community.
2. French President Nicholas Sarkozy questions the effectiveness of the UN. This is worth considering when looking at the role if International bodies in achieving WO.
3. This article discusses the ICC and its jurisdiction with new charges laid against the President of Sudan. It is a useful piece for looking at the workings of the ICC and also the limits to its power.
4. This article looks at ways other than force at achieving WO. This considers the use of sanctions and the hope for negotiation to end the Iranian nuclear threat.
5. This article discusses the asylum seekers again but also deals with the intervention policy for Aboriginal people and how the govt has dealt with it. Consider the role of NGOs and Australia's international responsibilities.
7. This article discusses the role of the Red Crescent in giving aid. Are there any questions over the politicising of aid agencies? Does Israel have the right to reject international aid? These are worth considering.
8. Looks at the effectivenees of the ICJ and authority that it can have in the world. It also raises the value of international pressure on smaller states to conform. Does this raise the question of equality between states?
9. This is a lengthy article that talks in detail about the failings of the UN. It may provide you with lots of avenues for research about relevant issues in WO and also lots of impressive detail to cite in essays. A long read but possibly worthwhile.
1. This article deals with the Rudd govts decision to stop processing asylum seekers. When reading the article think how it relates to the role of NGOs, state sovereignty, the effectiveness of treaties and how persuasion is used by the international community.
2. French President Nicholas Sarkozy questions the effectiveness of the UN. This is worth considering when looking at the role if International bodies in achieving WO.
3. This article discusses the ICC and its jurisdiction with new charges laid against the President of Sudan. It is a useful piece for looking at the workings of the ICC and also the limits to its power.
4. This article looks at ways other than force at achieving WO. This considers the use of sanctions and the hope for negotiation to end the Iranian nuclear threat.
5. This article discusses the asylum seekers again but also deals with the intervention policy for Aboriginal people and how the govt has dealt with it. Consider the role of NGOs and Australia's international responsibilities.
6. This gives brief look at how the Red Cross works with governments to adminster humanitarian aid. Does it seem effective?
7. This article discusses the role of the Red Crescent in giving aid. Are there any questions over the politicising of aid agencies? Does Israel have the right to reject international aid? These are worth considering.
8. Looks at the effectivenees of the ICJ and authority that it can have in the world. It also raises the value of international pressure on smaller states to conform. Does this raise the question of equality between states?
9. This is a lengthy article that talks in detail about the failings of the UN. It may provide you with lots of avenues for research about relevant issues in WO and also lots of impressive detail to cite in essays. A long read but possibly worthwhile.