S/P/356. The last two decades have seen the emergence of myriad social movements in the 'South' that articulate struggles for political autonomy, cultural, ecological and economic survival. With reference to examples, outline why it is important for geographers to study these social movements?

The paper examines the scope of human geography research into the social movements (SM) that seek political autonomy within the global 'South'. Definitions of SM and 'space' as a social construction are presented; examples of SM in Mexico, Nigeria, Brazil, etc. are analysed.

S/P/361. In what ways was Cold War geopolitics an important feature in the making of post-war development theories of modernisation and dependency?

The paper examines the impact of the Cold War geopolitics on the development theories of modernisation and dependency. The conflicting ideologies of the United States and the Soviet Union are reviewed; the consequences of the breakdown of colonial relationships are considered; the concept of the European Enlightenment is discussed.

C/P/105. Development of nation state and democracy in Latin America

The paper examines the growth of the nation state and democracy in Latin America assesses the effects of outside influences and the possible role they will play in the future.  The focus of analysis is placed on the level to which the existence of natural reserves has inhibited the democratic progress because of widespread corruption in organisations. 

C/P/79. Rwanda's Genocide in 1994 and International Intervention

The paper investigates Rwanda's genocide in 1994 and the resulted response of the international community. The main focus is on analysing the reasons behind the lack of any serious international intervention to either stop or manage genocide effectively. The three actors taken for scrutiny are UN, America and Germany. Conclusions are made about international intervention in crisis situations.