UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS 2024/2025

THIRD YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

CDI3377/ RMA377: REGIONAL SECURITY STUDIES

DATE: 21-1-2025                              TIME:9-12NOON                

Instructions: Answer question one (Compulsory), and any other two questions, each from sections A and B.

 

  1. (a). Discuss the four fundamental questions of Regional Security Studies.    (20 Marks)

 

(b). Security Studies, also known as international security studies, is a sub-field within international relations that focuses on understanding various aspects of security,                                                                                                                                     (10 Marks)

 

  1. Regional security institutions in Africa are essential mechanisms for addressing the continent's complex security challenges. Discuss two regional security institutions in Africa and their roles.                                                                               (20 Marks)

 

  1. Environmental security study is a practice /process that effectively responds to changing environmental conditions that have the potential to directly or indirectly affect global peace and stability. Discuss.                                                                                     (20 Marks)

Section B

  1. Discuss five major components of Regional Security Strategy in Africa       (20 Marks)

 

  1. With relevant examples explain the concept of ‘Security Community”.        (20 Marks)

 

  1. Paul Williams identified five ingredients of conflict in Africa. Briefly discuss each giving examples.                                                                                                             (20 Marks).