AWARDED: Most popular longer question. Particularly strong responses covering economic, political and cultural globalisation. Rise of China and EU used to suggest unipolarity replaced by multipolar system. Significant number argued convincingly that US/Western unipolarity was actual result. MISSED: A few candidates discussed globalisation without reference to any change in polarity. Some discussed arguments for/against unipolarity/multipolarity without real reference to globalisation. A few distracted with lengthy discussion on bipolarity. ADVICE: \"An introduction with AO3 and matching evaluation in conclusion is usually the sign of a focussed response.\" KEY PRINCIPLE (from ER 2025, applicable to all questions): Address the question directly. For this question, start by establishing what globalisation means and how its impact can be measured. Only then can you evaluate whether globalisation has made the world unipolar rather than multipolar. ESSAY TECHNIQUE: Pair competing viewpoints in each section of your answer. Use specific, contemporary political evidence to support your analysis. Avoid historical examples unless they directly illuminate a current issue. Each paragraph should contain analysis (AO2) and a mini-judgment (AO3), not just description (AO1). AO3 CONCLUSIONS: Do not just repeat your paragraph themes. Answer the question directly, explain why your judgment is reached, and contextualise it within the current political situation. A strong conclusion takes a clear position and justifies it with the weight of the evidence presented. EXAMINER RECOMMENDATIONS (from ER 2025, applicable to all questions): 1. ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED: If you hoped for a different question, put that aside and ensure every paragraph addresses what was actually asked. Do not import a prepared essay on a related but different topic. 2. CONSIDER BOTH SIDES: Pair competing viewpoints in each section. For each argument in favour, address the strongest counterargument. Do not just list points for and against separately. 3. USE EVIDENCE EFFECTIVELY: Select contemporary, specific political evidence. Avoid vague generalities. Name specific legislation, court cases, election results, government actions, and political events. Evidence should support analysis, not replace it. 4. VALUE TIMED PRACTICE: The more practice you have of responding in exam conditions, the better you will perform. For the final question on each paper, time pressure is real -- practise to a strict timer.