IGNOU MPSE-006 Assignment 2026-27New
Peace and Conflict Studies
Last updated by IGNOU: 06 Nov 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 07 Nov 2026, 08:56 pm.
December 2026 term-end exam
Mon, 21 Dec 2026 · Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
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Make the MPSE-006 assignment front page →| Course code | MPSE-006 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Peace and Conflict Studies |
| Programme | Master’s Degree Programme in Political Science (MPS) / Master of Arts (Political Science) (One Year) (MAPSOY)MPS |
| School | School of Social Sciences |
| Assignment code | MPSE-006/ASST/TMA/2026-27 |
| Session | July 2026 and January 2027 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English, Hindi |
| Term-end exam (December 2026) | Mon, 21 Dec 2026, Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM) |
About the MPSE-006 assignment
The MPSE-006 assignment covers approaches to peace and violence, theories of war, armed conflict, dispute settlement, UN peace operations and non-violence.
The tutor-marked assignment has two sections and ten questions. Answer five questions, including at least two from each section. Each question carries 20 marks and should be answered in about 500 words. Short-note questions ask for about 250 words per note.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Assess the debate over Galtung’s concepts of peace and structural violence and the criticisms of a broad definition of peace. |
| Q2 | 20 | Compare feminist, political economy and environmental approaches to the causes of conflict and paths to peace. |
| Q3 | 20 | Examine Clausewitz’s theory of war and its relevance to contemporary wars. |
| Q4 | 20 | Compare realist, idealist and Marxist explanations of war and their underlying assumptions. |
| Q5 | 20 | Write short notes on Waltz’s three levels of analysis and on insurgency and counterinsurgency. |
| Q6 | 20 | Distinguish types of internal and proxy conflict and examine the challenges created when their categories overlap. |
| Q7 | 20 | Compare diplomatic and judicial methods of dispute settlement and examine states’ preference for diplomatic methods. |
| Q8 | 20 | Distinguish peacekeeping, peacemaking and peacebuilding, and examine the differing outcomes of UN missions. |
| Q9 | 20 | Examine Security Council powers under the UN Charter and the Uniting for Peace Resolution’s response to council deadlock. |
| Q10 | 20 | Write short notes on Gandhi’s philosophy of non-violence and the idea of human security. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer five questions, choosing at least two from each section.
- Write answers in your own words and follow the approximate word limits: 500 words per question and 250 words per short note.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before starting.
- Submit the completed assignment to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre within the stipulated time.
- Obtain and retain a submission receipt, and keep a photocopy if possible.
- Ask the Study Centre to return the assignment after evaluation.
Submission dates: 31 March 2027 (June term-end exam); 30 September 2027 (December term-end exam). The PDF lists these dates for the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions must I answer in the MPSE-006 assignment?
Answer five questions, with at least two selected from each of the two sections.
What are the marks and weightage for MPSE-006?
The assignment has 100 marks and a weightage of 30%. Each question carries 20 marks.
What is the word limit for the assignment?
Each question should be answered in about 500 words. Each short note should be about 250 words.
Where should I submit the assignment?
Submit it to the Coordinator of your allotted Study Centre and retain the receipt.
What are the submission deadlines?
The listing gives 31 March 2027 for the June term-end exam and 30 September 2027 for the December term-end exam. The PDF associates these dates with the July 2026 and January 2027 sessions respectively.
Is the MPSE-006 assignment available in Hindi?
The official listing gives English and Hindi as available mediums.
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Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.