Questions of International Relations
Past Papers Analysis According to Revised Syllabus
Paper I
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Define International Relations. Discuss its scope and importance of the study of International Relations. (2000)
Do you agree that in contemporary International Relations, International Economic and Trade linkages are being used as pressure tactics in inter-State Relations. (2000)
International Relations is a Separate discipline! Discuss. (2001)
The age of isolation is over. The modern states act and behave as member of the international community. Qualify the statement with reference to the following: (2004)
(a) Definition and scope of International Relations.
(b) Nature and utility of the subject.
The relations between the sovereign states of the world are becoming one of the most important aspects of contemporary life. Evaluate with reference to the importance of international relations. (2005)
Comparatively analyze the basic philosophy of International Relations, “Peace and Security” has been challenged by the emerging “Economic Regionalism and Military Technologies”. (2007)
Discuss the importance of International Relations as a field of study. (2009)
"Can you imagine a world with out inter-state relations"? Explain the importance of International Relations in the Nuclear age. (2010)
Define International Relations. Identify and explain its continuously changing and expanding nature and subject matter? (2011)
Discuss the development of the study of " International Relations" and define its core influential factors and define its role in the post cold war era? (2012)
Discuss evolution and development of the discipline of International Relations; define the dominant factors responsible for and explain their role in the post-cold war era.(2014)
THEORIES AND APPROACHES
Explain, with examples, the main principles of the NEO-REALIST SCHOOL OF THOUGHT in International Relations. How does Neo-Realism differ from Classical Realism? (2006)
Explain, with examples, the main principles of the NEO-LIBERAL SCHOOL OF THOUGHT in International Relations. How does Neo-Liberalism differ from Classical Liberalism/Idealism? (2006)
Identify the main arguments of the Realism and Liberalism in International Relations. Which approach appeals to you as a better explaining International Relations and why? Discuss the empirical evidence.(2011)
FOREIGN POLICY
In the modern era the foreign policy is directly affected by the economic conditions of a country. Discuss. (2001)
Explain the future of Disarmament with reference to the foreign policy Of major Powers. (2001)
Define " Economics as an instrument in foreign policy" and explain its fundamental characteristic which can help to achieve state's objectives.
(2012)
PAKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY
How does domestic politics influence foreign policy decision making? Explain with reference to Pakistan’s policy towards India. (2006)
“In her foreign policy and trade, Pakistan has never benefitted fully from the ideal Geostrategic location”. Discuss. (2015)
NATIONAL POWER
"It is the national power both Tangible and Intangible that determines the actual as well as potential power of state". In the light of this statement discuss in detail the nature the attributes of national power. (2002)
IMPERIALISM
Define Imperialism and discuss the Economic Theories of Imperialism. (2000)
Define Economic Imperialism. How far it is correct to say that the G-7 countries have embarked upon Economic Imperialism in the Third World through WTO and Multi-National Corporations? (2003)
Do you agree that 19th century European International Society was merely a means of legitimizing Imperialism? (Re-Exam 2013)
INTERNATIONAL LAW
International Law is a significant instrument in regulating conduct of states and International Organizations. Discuss (2001)
Short Notes: International Law and International Morality (2001)
Short Notes: International Law (2002)
International system creates interactions among states through diplomacy, international law, and economic relations. Comments. (2005)
“Development of International Law and Organization are the efforts of all states to make International System less anarchic”. Elucidate the statement. (2008)
Define and explain the international Law. Does International Law have any real role in international Relations? (2011)
NATIONALISM
Nationalism has been major cause of conflicts. Justify with special reference to the following: (2004)
(a) Western concept of Nationalism
(b) Islamic concept
Discuss "Nationalism" and define its silent features in the post cold war
situation and explain its grave consequences with reference to eastern
Europe, African continent and South Asian tragic incidents. Also debate whether the UN and superpowers played any role in preventing bloodbath in the regions. (2012)
Is nationalism ultimately about preserving cultural identity against global pressure towards homogenization? Discuss.(Re-Exam 2013)
GLOBALIZATION
Is globalization under threat because of world economic crises? (2013)
"Globalization” and "Regionalism ". do you think these terms are antagonistic or complimentary? Give examples in your arguments. (2002)
Define the term globalization. Do you believe its prospects are threatened because of the current economic crises in general and third world economies in particular.(2014)
NATION-STATE
President Bush's invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, without sound genuine reasons has made the future of the Modern Nation State doubtful. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (2003)
How can a Nation state best protect her interest and identity in a transitional World Order? (2008)
Describe and discuss the concept of Nation-State and evaluate its future in the light of certain recent developments. (2009)
Describe the basic features of modern nation state. What are the dangers to its future? (2010)
BALANCE OF POWER
In the context of its nature, purpose and devices, how does balance of power influence regional systems? (2005)
How does domestic politics influence foreign policy decision making? Explain with reference to Pakistan’s policy towards India. (2006)
Describe interactions among Nations through diplomacy for establishing balance of power to preserve their National Interest. (2007)
Critically discuss the concept of Balance of power in the light of Hans Morgenthau's thought. (2013)
Explain the concept of Balance of Power in international relations and evaluate its relevance after the demise of Soviet Russia.(2014)
DIPLOMACY
International system creates interactions among states through diplomacy, international law, and economic relations. Comment. (2005)
Describe interactions among Nations through diplomacy for establishing balance of power to preserve their National Interest. (2007)
Discuss "Diplomacy" and define its kinds. Explain diplomatic means which can help to resolve disputes and conflicts in the world. (2012)
Do you believe that Diplomacy is the ultimate way to resolve international desputes? What diplomatic means are significant to realize that goal in general and Pakistan-India in particular? (2014)
WAR and PEACE
War and Peace are conflicting values of International Politics. A state cannot encourage one without sacrificing other. Describe three means of peace and security in nuclear age. (2008)
INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM
The economic power determines the superiority and political domination of a country in International System? Discuss. (2004)
International system creates interactions among states through diplomacy, international law, and economic relations. Comments. (2005)
The emergency of sovereign state as a primary actor was just the beginning of the evolution of modern International System. Assess the pace of change in International Relations from 1815 to 1914. (2008)
“Development of International Law and Organization are the efforts of all states to make International System less anarchic”. Elucidate the statement. (2008)
How effective the UN in dealing with global problems. What will the International System look like in the year 2050? (2008)
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
Do you agree that in contemporary International Relations, International Economic and Trade linkages are being used as pressure tactics in inter-State Relations. (2000)
What are the major demands of the SOUTH against the NORTH for a New International Economic Order. (2002)
Economics realities compelled the members of the developing world to demand for the establishment of New International Economic Order. Give your comment. (2009)
"After the downfall of Colonialism. The western Powers have embarked upon a new policy of "Economic Imperialism" through IMF, World Bank, Multi-nationals and WTO". Do you agree? Substantiate (2010)
UNITED NATIONS
How effective arc international organizations in dealing with the global problems. Discuss with particular reference to the UN from 1945 to present. (2005)
The two great wars had dismantled colonialism and created Third World and Non-Alignment Movement. How did the UN justify its role in the World Affaris. (2007)
How effective the UN in dealing with global problems. What will the International System look like in the year 2050? (2008)
Discuss the significance and increasing role of International Society in the classically sovereign domains of state with reference to United Nations. Also debate whether the UN in its present structure of status can play the increased role expected of it? (2011)
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY
How would a realist analyze the current problems in International Politics; (2005)
Discuss the significance and increasing role of International Society in the classically sovereign domains of state with reference to United Nations. Also debate whether the UN in its present structure of status can play the increased role expected of it? (2011)
MISCELLANEOUS
Write a critical analysis of the theory of ‘Clash of Civilizations’. What are the prospects of a dialogue among Civilizations? (2006)
What are the principal challenges and potential opportunities for economic liberalization and democratization in the Muslim world? (2006) DEMOCRATIZATION OF MUSLIM WORLD
“Europeans transformed Westphalian System of States into empires during 16th, 17th and 18th centuries to increase their Wealth and Power.” Elucidate the statement. (2007)
Evaluate the general view the peace of Westphalia as the founding moment for modern state system. Do you think this system is challenged in the contemporary world? (2013)
In what ways was the Versailles treaty a contributory factor to european political instability in the period 1919-39? (2013)
Short Notes
Short Notes: De-colonization (2000)
Short Notes: Crisis Management (2000)
Short Notes: Euro Communism (2000), (2003)
Short Notes: Limited War (2001)
Short Notes: congress of Vienna. (2002)
Short Notes: Peaceful co-existence (2003)
Short Notes: Perestroika. (2003)
Short Notes: Hostile Embargo (2004)
Short Notes: Entente (2004)
Short Notes: Co-existence (2004)
Short Notes: Human rights violations; (2005)
Short Notes: Politics of environmental protection. (2005)
Short Notes:Terminology of AF-PAK (2015)
Short Notes: E.C.O. (2015)
Short Notes: O.I.C (2015)
Paper II
AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY
Critically evaluate American Foreign Policy towards Afghanistan. (2001)
In your opinion what are the distinguishing features in a profile of American foreign policy since 1990? (2002)
Critically evaluate American foreign policy towards Pakistan. (2009)
Carry out a comparative analysis of US foreign policy towards South Asia during and after the Cold war.(2013)
CHINESE FOREIGN POLICY
Analyze and elaborate the changes in Chinese foreign policy since the death of Mao dse dung. (2002)
PAKISTAN
Short Notes: Pak-China relations in the 1990s. (2000)
Evaluate the Sino-Pak nexus in the light of changing geo-politico-economic scenario of the region. (2004)
Critically evaluate American foreign policy towards Pakistan. (2009)
"The Kashmir problem has been mishandled from the beginning and every successive Government in Pakistan has contributed to that". Critically explain the statement. (2010)
Explain why, despite being target of terrorism, Pakistan's international allies often publicly express dissatisfaction with Pakistan's counter terrorism policy and actions ? Is this a failure of Pakistani diplomacy or weakness in its policy?
Identify the fault and suggest corrective measures, if required. (2011)
Critically discuss "Pakistan's participation in SEATO and CENTO " and explain political, strategic, and economic causes and define its potential
disadvantages for the country's foreign policy and diplomacy. (2012)
Discuss the economic and strategic importance of Gawadar port for Pakistan and for the region. (2015)
PAKISTAN-INDIA
Define the present "Russian Doctrine" and discuss its impact on Pakistan and India. (2000)
Explain the impact of India-Pakistan nuclearisation on strategic stability in South Asia. (2006)
How does domestic politics influence foreign policy decision making? Explain with reference to Pakistan’s policy towards India. (2006)
Since South Asia has been dominated by the antagonism between India and Pakistan, what impact do nuclear weapons have on the balance of power in the region. (2008)
Pakistan-CHINA
Short Notes: Pak-China relations in the 1990s. (2000)
Analyze and elaborate the changes in Chinese foreign policy since the death of Mao zedong. (2002)
Evaluate the Sino-Pak nexus in the light of changing geo-politico-economic scenario of the region. (2004)
Will China become an Economic Super Power in 21st century? What should US-Policy be towards the modernization of China? (2005)
Discuss the strategic importance of "Indian ocean" in the post cold war scenario and analyze the role of the United States and China in the region. Also identify vital political,economic,and strategic interests of both great powers in the contemporary geopolitical situation. (2012)
Pakistan-China relations are historic and times tested, have devolved a momentum of their own and are continuing. Explain. (2015)
AFGHANISTAN
President Bush's invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, without sound genuine reasons has made the future of the Modern Nation State doubtful. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (2003)
How do you perceive US military engagement in Afghanistan and Iraq and its implications in near future? (2007)
Critically Define " American interests in Afghanistan" and explain its political strategic failure in the region and its unnecessary pressure on pakistan to "do more" which can destabilize the regional scenario rather than stabilizing the situation. Also discuss the serious impact of the American war on terror on the Pakistan's state, Society and system. (2012)
Visualise the post-Taliban scenario in Afghanistan and discuss its implications for Pakistan. (2015)
UNITED STATES
President Bush's invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq, without sound genuine reasons has made the future of the Modern Nation State doubtful. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. (2003)
The introduction of the concepts of' Unilateralism and pre-emptive Strike by President Bush has eroded the basis of International law and Diplomacy, in inter state relations. Discuss. (2003)
How do you perceive US military engagement in Afghanistan and Iraq and its implications in near future? (2007)
Discuss the role of Nuclear Diplomacy in South Asia with particular reference to, “US Indian Nuclear deal has activated Indo-Russian Nuclear Cooperation”. (2007)
"The Al- Qaeeda phobia has made USA a neurotic Super Power. She is disregarding the norms of International Law and Diplomacy". Make your comments by a brief survey of US Global Policy. (2010)
Discuss the strategic importance of "Indian ocean" in the post cold war scenario and analyze the role of the United States and China in the region. Also identify vital political,economic,and strategic interests of both great powers in the contemporary geopolitical situation. (2012)
Critically Define " American interests in Afghanistan" and explain its political strategic failure in the region and its unnecessary pressure on pakistan to "do more" which can destabilize the regional scenario rather than stabilizing the situation. Also discuss the serious impact of the American war on terror on the Pakistan's state, Society and system. (2012)
MIDDLE EAST
Short Notes: Palestine Problem (2001)
State the conditions for the 'Road Map' of the Palestinian state. What are the hurdles in its implementation? (2003)
Middle East peace process is in doldrums. Discuss. (2004)
(a) Impediments to Middle East peace process
(b) Future prospects and peace efforts.
Analyse the causes and events of the Arab Israeli war of 1967? What were it implications? (Re-Exam 2013)
AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS
Describe the efforts of African National Congress against Apartheid regime of South Africa.
WORLD WAR II
How for was Germany responsible for the outbreak of war in 1914(Re-Exam 2013) WORLD WAR I
Elucidate the impact of world war II on the decolonialization process in Asia. (2013)
Discuss and explain the causes of World War II. Could a different policy by Britain, France and USA have avoided its occurrence? (2011)
COLD WAR
Critically discuss the origin and developments of the cold war and its consequences on world politics. (2009)
Discuss and analyze the role of Soviet Union during the Cold War. Was it a stabilizing or destabilizing factor in International Relations? Elaborate your answer with reference to theory and facts.(2011)
Discuss the development of the study of " International Relations" and define its core influential factors and define its role in the post cold war era? (2012)
Discuss the strategic importance of "Indian ocean" in the post cold war scenario and analyze the role of the United States and China in the region. Also identify vital political,economic,and strategic interests of both great powers in the contemporary geopolitical situation. (2012)
Do you agree that the post-Cold War international scenario has generated more constraints that opportunities for Pakistan's foreign policy? If so, what those? Suggest measures enabling Pakistan to face the 'new challenges'.(2014)
POST COLD WAR
The post Cold War, World Order promised Peace, Security, Democracy, Nuclear Non-proliferation and Human Rights protection. Assess its repercussions at present confronted by the world community in the context of Terrorism, Nuclear Proliferation, Globalization and erosion of Human Dignity. (2007)
DÉTENTE
Short Notes: Detente (2002)
Define Detente. Is a Detente possible between India and Pakistan? Give your arguments. (2003)
DETERRENCE
Short Notes: Deterrence (2003)
What is nuclear deterrence? Is it an appropriate Policy? What are alternatives to nuclear deterrence? (2005)
NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION
Define the Politics of Nuclear Proliferation. How far the super powers have been responsible for the proliferation of Nuclear weapons. (2000)
What is Nuclear Proliferation? How far the United States of America is justified in pursuing the. policy of Non-proliferation towards North Korea and Iran? (2003)
What is nuclear proliferation? How far the United states of America is justified in making a nuclear deal with India? (2009)
What nuclear proliferation concerns have stemmed from the dissolution of the Soviet Union? Has the western world been able to address these concerns? (Re-Exam 2013)
Do you support the argument that Iran-US nuclear deal will bring a new wave of instability in the region and can also cause serious implications for global non-proliferation regime?(2014)
TERRORISM
Short Notes: Terrorism; (2005)
Short Notes: Control of Mass destruction weapons; (2005)
What are the main problems in defining ‘terrorism’? Also narrate the implications of the “War on Terrorism” for International Law. (2006)
Terrorism has compelled every one to think, “No one can be trusted and every one is to be feared.” Discuss an appropriate response to Domestic and International terrorism. (2008)
Explain why, despite being target of terrorism, Pakistan's international allies often publicly express dissatisfaction with Pakistan's counter terrorism policy and actions ? Is this a failure of Pakistani diplomacy or weakness in its policy?
Identify the fault and suggest corrective measures, if required. (2011)
“A single catastrophic event “Nine Eleven”, has turned the world topsy-turvy”. (2015)
The phenomenon of terrorism has occupied centre stage in today’s world. Highlight the difference between terrorism and freedom struggle. Discuss the issue of terrorism in backdrop of what is happening in Palestine, Afghanistan and Kashmir. (2015)
BALANCE OF TERROR
"Balance of terror and not of Power is helpful in maintaining Peace in the nuclear Power age Comment. (2001)
Short Notes: Balance to Terror (2004)
Define balance of terror. How far it has succeeded in preventing a major war in the world? (2010)
NATO
“Notwithstanding its recent expansion NATO should be disbanded because the purpose for which it was established exists no more". Do you agree with this statement? give reasons. (2002)
What factors were responsible for the creation of the WARSAW and NATO pacts? Can NATO's continuing existence be justified? (2009)
Elucidate the significance of NATO during the Cold War and discuss whether it is still useful for European security in the contemporary era? (Re-Exam 2013)
ORGANIZATIONS
Define Non-Aligned Movement? Make an appraisal of its role and discuss the future of NAM. (2000)
Short Notes: SEATO (2001)
Short Notes: NAM (2002)
Short Notes: WTO (2002)
OIC has failed to foster Pan Islamic unity and solidarity to meet the challenges faced by the Ummah in a spirit of cooperation and collective action. Indeed it is an important forum that needs complete overhauling/restructuring. Comment and suggest measures to make it effective. (2004)
Explain the socio-economic and Political Compulsions which led to the formation of Regional Blocs. (2010)
"After the downfall of Colonialism. The western Powers have embarked upon a new policy of "Economic Imperialism" through IMF, World Bank, Multinationals and WTO". Do you agree? Substantiate (2010)
Critically discuss "Pakistan's participation in SEATO and CENTO " and explain political, strategic, and economic causes and define its potential disadvantages for the country's foreign policy and diplomacy. (2012)
Critically evaluate the joining of Western Alliances (SEATO & CENTO) by Pakistan and explain its political, economic and strategic consequences for the state's policy.(2014)
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