Most important Topics for IR 2016
Paper-1
1. Definition and scope of IR. Trace back IR origin as a discipline
2. State is still the main actor in IR. Give a historical overview of the development of Modern State System/Nation State System. Which Non State Actors have challenged its monopoly?
3. Compare Idealism with Realism and their offshoots Neorealism and Neoliberalism. Which theory justifies the IR in its empirical sense.
4. Has Balance of Power contributed in stabilization of IR. Discuss deterrence between India and Pakistan
5. What is IPE? What are its main theoretical perspectives?
Paper-2
1. What were the causes which lead to the Second World War?
2. Who is responsible for Cold War? Was it a stabilizing factor in IRs?
3. It is said that Pakistan’s Foreign Policy has been remained Indo-centric..Explain FP of Pakistan and its determinants by identifying its flaws. (Also prepare FP of China and Russia)
4. Pak-India relations-outstanding issues and their solution through diplomatic means
5. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime-What measures have been taken to ensure non-proliferation? What are hurdles in its way?
6. How China is trying to change Global World order by making moves in the Arabian sea and Indian Ocean. Write down the cooperation and competition of Great powers in Indian and Pacific Ocean?
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