I need to pick one of the below for an up-coming 4,000 word essay. I would preferably like to pick one that is interesting to research and has vast amounts of information. Innovative ideas welcome. Thank you


Evaluate the merits of either pacifism or just war theory as ethical responses to the problems of war and political violence. (IA)

“Peacebuilding is merely an opportunity for outside intervention in vulnerable post-conflict societies, and does not contribute to sustainable peace.”

“In sustaining formal peace agreements in inter-state and intra-state conflicts it is not only the political will of the local actors that is pivotal but also the role played by the international community.” Discuss.

Is the creation and evolution of the European Union an example of a peace project? Discuss.

Critically analyse the trend towards civil society promotion as an essential component of peace building.

Is religion a source of violence or a source of peace? Discuss this question referring to different theoretical positions, and substantiate your arguments with case studies. (JL)

“Wars ultimately end, but rarely because of the work of peace movements” (Clotfer 1982). Discuss.