IB Global Politics | SL & HL | 2026 Syllabus

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    Master the Four Core Concepts

    The 2026 syllabus focuses on four interconnected concepts that form the foundation of all political analysis

    Power

    Understanding how political actors influence outcomes and effect change

    Sovereignty

    Analyzing state authority, independence, and territorial control

    Legitimacy

    Evaluating the right to govern and exercise political authority

    Interdependence

    Exploring mutual reliance between states and global actors

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    • Four core concepts + three thematic studies
    • Paper 1 (30%): Source-based questions
    • Paper 2 (40%): Extended essay responses
    • Engagement Project (30%): 2,000-word report

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    240 teaching hours

    • Everything in SL + 80 hours extended inquiry
    • Paper 3 (30%): Stimulus-based case study exam
    • 8 topic areas for independent research
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