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Q.1. Explain, with examples, the main principles of the NEO-REALIST SCHOOL OF THOUGHT in International Relations. How does Neo-Realism differ from Classical Realism?
• -introduction
• -main principles

Machiavelli ,
Thom Hobbs
and some other realist

• -difference b/w Neo-realism and classical realism
• some examples
• conclusion

Q.3. What are the main problems in defining ‘terrorism’? Also narrate the implications of the “War on Terrorism” for International Law.

• Problems on international level
-policies of international organizations
-economics downfalls
-security issues

• Regional and country level problems
-different political and religious parties
-political conflicts
-bureaucracy

• Implications for IL about the War on terrorism .
-atmosphere after 9/11
-Afghanistan and USA war
-UNO peace mission
-NATO role


Q.4. Explain the impact of India-Pakistan nuclearisation on strategic stability in South Asia.
• Introduction
• Strategic stability
• Crisis instabilities
• Arms race stability
• Action reaction model
• Domestic structure
• Doctrinal development in India and Pakistan
• Impact on South Asia
• Analysis/conclusion

• Q.5. How does domestic politics influence foreign policy decision making? Explain with reference to Pakistan’s policy towards India.


• Arguments and structure
• Foreign policy
• The political environment
• The domestic political environment and foreign policy
• Strategic decision making in political context
• The head of a government as a rational actor
• The head of a government as an individual
• Domestic politics vs. international organizations
• Foreign policy of Pakistan towards India
• Conclusion
Q 6 write a critical analysis of the theory of ‘Clash of Civilizations’. What are the prospects of a dialogue among Civilizations?
• Introduction
• Major civilizations Clash of civilizations Modernization Westernization Torn countries
• Vision and mission
• Conclusion
• Read following link
• (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialogu...g_Civilization)

2007 International Relations paper

1. “Europeans transformed Westphalian System of States into empires during 16th, 17th and 18th centuries to increase their Wealth and Power.” Elucidate the statement.
• Introduction (what is Westphalia )
• History of Europe
• Effects of cold war on Europe
• World war1&2 role in Europe
• Establishment of European union
• Transformation from state system to empire for the sake of power and strong economy
• Conclusion

2. Describe interactions among Nations through diplomacy for establishing balance of power to preserve their National Interest.
3.
• Diplomacy in the world
• Diplomatic Relations among nations
• Balance of power through nuclear weapons
• Modern thought for the balance of power
• National interest in the world
• After way
• Conclusion


4. How do you perceive US military engagement in Afghanistan and Iraq and its implications in near future?
• World wide opinion about Afghanistan and Iraq war
• Destruction of Afghanistan and Iraq
• Role of NATO forces
• Barbarism of US army in both countries
• Killing of the innocent people on the name of terrorism
• Accepted defeat of USA in both the countries
• Way forward
• Conclusion


5. 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.

• Pre-Colonialism
• World wars and colonialism
• End of colonialism by great wars
• Establishment of Non-Alignment movement
• Member countries
• Creation of third world
• UN role in the world affairs


International relations 2007 paper

Q.2. 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

• Definition of state
• Establishment of state system
• Emergence of sovereign state system
• Evolution of modern state system
• International relations in the past
• IR from 1815 to 1914
• IR in the present

Q.3. 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.
• Definitions of war and peace
• War and peace in the past
• War and peace two important issues among nations
• Motives behind war and peace
• Role of war and peace in international politics
• Role of different organizations in the world for war and peace
• Super powers in the world indulge in the war everywhere
• Three means of peace and security (what are ??)



Q. 4. “Development of International Law and Organization are the efforts of all states to make International System less anarchic”. Elucidate the statement
• Definition of international law
- Public international law
- Private international law, or conflict of laws
- Supranational law or the law of supranational organizations
• Organizations
• Role of both in international system
-Global leadership development
-managing global teams
-leading across the boarder leading

• IL and organization make less anarchy


Q.6. 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.

• Relations b/w Pakistan and India in past
• Pak India nuclear plants for the sake of power
• Arms race in the region
• Nuclear threat of attack
• Suspense among other neighbor countries
• Role of UN for the balance of power
• Conclusion

- 7. 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.
-
- terrorism
- Political terrorism
- Sub-state terrorism
- Social revolutionary terrorism
- Nationalist-separatist terrorism
- Religious extremist terrorism
- Religious fundamentalist Terrorism
- New religions terrorism

Q.8. How effective the UN in dealing with global problems. What will the International System look
like in the year 2050

read article about UNO
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