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1.INTERNATIONAL REALTIONS

2000 Define International Relations. Discuss its scope and importance of the study of International Relations.

2010 Discuss the importance of International Relations as a field of study.

2001 IR is a Separate discipline! Discuss.

2004 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:
(a) Definition and scope of International Relations.
(b) Nature and utility of the subject.

2005 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 intenational relations.

2. INTERNATIONAL LAW

2001 INTERNATIONAL LAW is a significant instrument in regulating
conduct of states and International Organizations.Discuss


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.

3. COLD WAR


2007 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.

2010 Critically discuss the origin and developments of the cold war and its consequences on world politics.

4. NATION STATE

2009 NATION STATE How can a Nation state best protect her interest and identity in a transitional World Order? (20)

2010 NATION STATE Describe and discuss the concept of Nation-State and evaluate its future in the light of certain recent developments.

2000 INTER STATE RELATIONS Do you agree that in contemporary International Relations, International Economic and Trade linkages are being used as pressure tactics in inter-State Relations.

2003MODERN 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.

2007 STATE SYSTEM “Europeans transformed Westphalian System of States into empires during 16th, 17th and 18th centuries to increase their Wealth and Power.” Elucidate the statement.

5.TERRORISM

2009 TERRORISM 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. (20)

2007 US WAR IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ How do you perceive US military engagement in Afghanistan and Iraq and its implications in near future?



2006 WAR ON TERRORISM What are the main problems in defining ‘terrorism’? Also narrate the implications of the “War on Terrorism” for International Law.


6.INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM

2004 INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM The economic power determine the superiority and political domination of a country in International System? Discuss.

2005 INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM International system creates interactions among states through diplomacy, international law, and economic relations. Comments.


2009 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. (20)


2009 INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM“Development of International Law and Organization are the efforts of all states to make International System less anarchic”. Elucidate the statement. (20)


7. PALESTINE,ROAD MAP

2003 ROAD MAP State the conditions for the 'Road Map' of the Palestian state. What are the hurdles in its implementation? :


2004 MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESSMiddle East peace process is in doldrums. Discuss.
(a) Impediments to Middle East peace process
(b) Future prospects and peace efforts.


8.IMPEARLISM
2000 IMPEARLISM Define Imperialism and discuss the Economic Theories of Imperialism.

2003 ECONOMIC IMPEARLISM 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?


9. BALANCE OF POWER

2009 BALANCE OF POWER 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. (20)

2007 Describe interactions among Nations through diplomacy for establishing balance of power to preserve their National Interest.


2005 In the context of its nature, purpose and devices, how does balance of power influence regional systems?



11. NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION

2000 NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION Define the Politics of Nuclear Proliferation. How far the super powers have been responsible for the proliferation of Nuclear weapons.


2007 NUCLEARIZATION Discuss the role of Nuclear Diplomacy in South Asia with particular reference to, “US Indian Nuclear deal has activated Indo-Russian Nuclear Cooperation”.

2009 NUCLEARIZATION 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. (20)

2006NUCLEARIZATION Explain the impact of India-Pakistan nuclearisation on strategic stability in South Asia.


2003NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION 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?


12. FORIEGN POLICY

2001FORIEGN POLICY In the modern era the foreign policy is directly affected by the economic conditions of a country. Discuss.

2006 FORIEGN POLICY How does domestic politics influence foreign policy decision making? Explain with reference to Pakistan’s policy towards India.

1. RUSSIAN FORIEGN POLICY

2000 Define the present "Russian Doctrine" and discuss its impact on Pakistan and India.

2.AMERICAN FORIEGN POLICY


2002AMERICAN FORIEGN POLICY In your opinion what are the distinguishing features in a profile of American foreign policy sinch 1990?
2001 AMERICAN FORIGN POLICY Critically evaluate American Foreign Policy towards afghanistan.

2005 US POLICY TOWARDS Will China become an Economic Super Power in 21st century? What should US-Policy be towards the modernization of China?

3.CHINESE FORIEGN POLICY

2002 CHINESE FORIEGN POLICYAnalyse and elaborate the changes in Chinese foreign policy since the death of Mao dse dung.

2004 SINO PAK RELATIONS Evaluate the Sino-Pak nexus in the light of changing geo-politico-economic scenario of the region.




13.GLOBALIZATION

2002 GLOBALIZATION "Globalization " and "Regionalism ". do you think these terms are antagonistic or complimentary? Give examples in your arguments.


14.ORGANIZATIONS


2007 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.

2001 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.

2002 " 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.

2000 Define Non-Aligned Movement? Make an appraisal of its role and discuss the future of NAM.

2005 How effective arc international organizations in dealing with the global problems. Discuss with particular reference to the UN from 1945 to present.

2009 How effective the UN in dealing with global problems. What will the International System look like in the year 2050? (20)


15. NEW INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC ORDER

2002 What are the major demands of the SOUTH against the NORTH for a New International Economic Order.


2010 Economics realities compelled the members of the developing world to demand for the establishment of New International Economic Order. Give your comment.


2007 Comparatively analyze the basic philosophy of International Relations, “Peace and Security” has been challenged by the emerging “Economic Regionalism and Military Technologies”.





16.BALANCE OF TERROR

2001 BALANCE OF TERROR "Balance of terror and not of Power is helpful in maintaining Peace in the nuclear Power age Comment.


17.DISARMAMENT


2001DISARMAMENT Explain the future of Disarmament with reference to the foreign policy Of major Powers.






18.DETETNTE

2003 DETENTE Define Detente. Is a Detente possible between India and Pakistan? Give your arguments.




19. NATIONALISM

2004 NATIONALISM Nationalism has been major cause of conflicts. Justify with special reference to the following:
(a) Western concept of Nationalism
(b) Islamic concept

20.NATIONAL POWER

2002 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


21.NUCLEAR DETTERENCE

2005 NUCLEAR DETERENCE What is nuclear deterrence? Is it an appropriate Policy? What are alternatives to nuclear deterrence?


22.SCHOOL OF THOUGHTS

2006SCHOOL OF THOUGHTS 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 SCHOOL OF THOUGHTS 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?



23.CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS

2006 CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS write a critical analysis of the theory of ‘Clash of Civilizations’. What are the prospects of a dialogue among Civilizations?

24.MUSLIM WORLD

2006MUSLIM WORLD What are the principal challenges and potential opportunities for economic liberalization and democratization in the Muslim world?



SHORT NOTES

2000 SHORT NOTES Write notes on TWO of the following:

(a) De-colonization (b) Crisis Management

(c) Euro Communism (d) Pak-China relations in the 1990s.

2001 Write notes on any TWO of the following:

(a) Limited War
(b) International Law and International Morality
(c) SEATO
(d) Palestine Problem

2002NOTES Write short notes on the following :

a. NAM b. Detent c. WTO d. International Law e. congress of
vienna.

2003 Write notes on the following:

(a) Deterrence

(b) Euro-communism

(c) Peaceful co-existence

(d) Perestroika.
2004Explain the following with examples:
(a) Hostile Embargo (b) Balance to Terror
(c) Entente (d) Co-existence

2005 REALIST APPROACH How would a realist analyze the current problems in International Politics;

(a) Control of Mass destruction weapons;

(b) Terrorism;

(c) Human rights violations;

(d) Politics of environmental protection.

Thanks for the hard work Samrah, it really helped me a lot in preparing questions

Just had a thought whether the question 'Use of International Economic and Trade linkages as pressure tactics in inter state relations" belong to Nation state or International System?

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What is difference between nation state and international system?? O man, this is not mathematics; you can definitely give a very holistic perspective! I will be surprised if you kept thinking in IR paper that which chapter/topic/page number this question belongs to...

You are right Jinab, its not that important, and I didnt give it that importance too, I said just a thought, and look I got very valuable info regarding this from Xania. My luck. Thats why they say never hesitate in asking questions