Important Topics for Css 2009 ( Optional Papers )

[Adnan Ashraf]

International Relations 2009

These are some of the important topics.

1 1. Analyze importance of IR in changing world scenario.
2. Comparison between Neoclassic and Neo-Liberal theories.
3. Balance of power determines peace and security in the region.
4. Nuclear Deterrence and regional peace. Discuss in the context of Mumbai attacks.
5. Geo-Economic and political situation determines the foreign policy of Pakistan.
6. Global financial crises, its impact on the world and especially on Pakistan.
7. New Obama administration as Iraq, Afghanistan and FATA situation.
8. Emergence of china, its relations with Pakistan, implications for US.
9. Diplomacy, National interest, International law creates interactions among states.
10. .write note on
OIC
 UNO0. Criticism on UNO.

[Adnan Ashraf]

BRITISH HISTORY PAPER 1 (1688-1850)

These are some of the important topics:


1. Causes of Glorious revolution of 1688 its impact and significance in British history
2. Reign of William and Marry, analyze major events of their reign(constitutional development) , domestic & foreign policy
3. Robert Walpole as first P.M of England and Finance minister.
4. Parliamentary union of SCOTLAND and ENGLAND, its political significance.
5. War of Spanish Succession ,Treaty of UTERECT 1713 and its significance.
6. Seven year war and achievements of PITT the Elder. (1756-63)
7. Causes and significance of AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE (1775-1783) , characteristics of Old colonial policy.
8. Napoleon continental system , ANGLO FRENCH WARS (1783-1806)
9. LORD CANNING’s domestic and foreign policies. (LORD Canning as P.M of Queen VICTORIA)
10. Personal Rule of GEORGE III.


BRITISH HISTORY PAPER 2 (1850-1990)

1. Gladstone’s domestic policies (towards Ireland) , (killing home rule by kindness).
2. Lord Salisbury and Britain’s foreign policy.
3. Conservatism Vs liberalism in 19th century.
4. Eastern Question and England.
5. First World War, causes, significance and impact on World’s history. (treaty of Versailles)
6. NAPOLEON III downfall.
7. Growth of trade unions and rise of Labor party in England.
8. BRITIAN after WWII , main characteristics of new colonial policy ( policy of decolonization)

[Adnan Ashraf]

Political Science CSS 2009

These are some of the important topics:


Paper –A

1. Compare and contrast the Political philosophy of Aristotle as realist and Plato as an idealist.
2. Rousseau’ theory of General Will. Critically evaluate it.
3. Utalitarianism by Jeremy Bentham.
4. Al-Farabi’ ideal state and Ibni-e-Khaldun as Political Economist.
5. Iqbal’ concept of Khudi or Ego.
6. Karl Marx theory of class war and Surplus Value.
7. Which is the most important organ of govt. in a state? I.e. Legislature, Executive and Judiciary?
8. Political parties are tool of public opinion discuss.
9. Main features of Machiavelli, s political thought.
10. Short note:
o Propositional representation.
o Communism
o Fascism
o Federalism vs. unitary system of government

Paper-B


1. American senate is the most powerful second chamber of the world. Justify it.
2. US president and British Prime Minister. Who is powerful?
3. Cabinet dictatorship in Briton has undermined the supremacy of Parliament. Do you agree with it?
4. Role of Indian President in government as an impartial or figurehead head of state.
5. Discuss the role of military in the politics of Turkey and the philosophy of Kemailsm.
6. French president under Fifth Republic.
7. Democratic Centralism Chinese's political system.
8. Role of Judiciary in Pakistan.
9. Position of Iranian president in the political System of Iran.
10. Federalism in Pakistan, small provinces are not happy with the central govt. Discuss in detail.
11. Write short note on the following
Judicial review in United States of America.
(NFC) National Finance Commission
Role of conventions in Briton
Reasons for the survival of Monarchy in United kingdom.