MAASAI MARA UNIVERSITY

REGULAR UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
SECOND YEAR SECOND SEMESTER 

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 
BACHELOR ARTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES

COURSE CODE: PSA 2115
COURSE TITLE: STRATEGIC AND NATIONAL 
                                 SECURITY STUDIES

DATE: 5TH DECEMBER, 2017                		   TIME: 0830 – 1030 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

•	Answer question ONE (compulsory) and any other TWO questions.
•	Question one carries 30 marks
•	All other questions carry 20 marks

QUESTIONE ONE
i.	Discuss the meaning of strategy and trace the history of academic strategic studies                                                                                         (10mks)
ii.	Explain the following concepts                                                              (10mks)
a)	National security
b)	Regional security
c)	Comprehensive security
iii.	Explain the meaning and major causes of armed conflicts           (10mks)
QUESTION TWO
i.	Government has a cardinal responsibility to ensure food security to its citizens since this has direct effect on the social and economic stability of a country. Discuss the measures undertaken by the Government of Kenya in national food security                                                              (20mks)
QUESTION THREE
i.	Examine the major policy issues in Kenya that are known to undermine food security.                                                                                               (10mks)
ii.	Discuss agricultural sector development strategy that has been adopted in Kenya to improve food security.                                                       (10mks)
QUESTION FOUR
i.	Efforts to poverty reduction and alleviation dates back to independence. Discuss the major poverty reduction strategies that have been adopted in Kenya.                                                                                                        (10mks)
ii.	Small arms proliferation is a major national security issue in Kenya. Examine the factors that lead to small arms proliferation.           (10mks)
QUESTION FIVE
i.	Discuss regional security regime for the Middle East highlighting its specific objectives and the elements of the regime.                         (10mks)
ii.	Explain policy elements that have been put in place in Kenya to ensure that there are minimal negative effects of disasters.                       (10mks) 
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