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.
- (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)
- 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)
- 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
- Discuss five major components of Regional Security Strategy in Africa (20 Marks)
- With relevant examples explain the concept of ‘Security Community”. (20 Marks)
- Paul Williams identified five ingredients of conflict in Africa. Briefly discuss each giving examples. (20 Marks).
- Teacher: Michael MACHARIA