There is a lot going on over how to answer the first question related to national power. This question was perhaps pretty straightforward. I answered it on following lines:

Definition of power - disputed concept..Relative power and relational power.
Explanation of power in Realist, Liberalist and Constructive paradigms
Ingredients of power (military, economic, geography....)..Don't remember all but Stephen Waltz has given 5 or 6 ingredients of national power.
Conclusion: How trends are shifting in contemporary politics. Is military power the only reflection of national power?

Very good answer, I must say.

I don't know as to what liberalism says about national power but its a concept emanated from realism, which calculate it in terms of attributes. Another concept in power is relational power. Feminists have objected to it but they have no alternative concept. This is what i have studied in "a handbook of ir" the most authentic one.

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Don't worry, a generalized question has multifaceted dimension to be approached at.Provided you have strong arguments.Wese bhy, CSS is a game of luck not effort.

In my humble opinion, national power is the capacity to inflict a nation's agenda unto another, or simply making other nations subservient. It could be acquired through various instruments.

Integrity is cohesion among itnra-national elements that add up to compose a nation. Integrity directly affects the power of a nation and happens to be its ingredient.

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@ursula

Game of luck is only valid in essay/precise. All other subjects give very reasonable marks in accordance with content produced in exam. Atleast my experience says so except public administration where I scored highly beyond expectations.

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Soft power is the liberalist concept of power while realists define national power in terms of military power.

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Can I mention some quotes that I read in dawn newspaper?
A lums graduate secured 65 in Pakistan affairs and just 33+ 33 in indopak history.Similarly, I met some students during the exams who were saying that we secured exceptional marks with just 10 days preparation. Even here on this forum you can check out the comments of last year aspirants.May be, I'm suppose to be wrong, but that's true to some extent.
Regarding national power, you're right in terms of realism.(too many theories and too many perspective)
That's why I elaborated the question with examples.I hope it worked.

Sister, I don't know what Venezuelan model you wrote about implementing but as someone currently living in Venezuela, almost every policy whether international or economic has had disastrous effects on Venezuela's industry and economy over the last decade. Inflation, lack of basic household items, food shortages, all in all this country's gone to hell.

Very good question indeed!!!!
Brother!
i didnt mention the contemporary crisis of venezuela,under the maduro as president:it has its own explanation as why it is failing and its national exchequer depleting.( i can explain you if you woul)


I explained it under the Bolivarian Revolution as practiced by Hugo Chavez, Guavera and ofcaurse their inspirer --Fiedel Castre( my favorite politician),Do you know what he has done for venez.He nationalized the carcas wealth and he was price hawk in petro dollar politics. Revenues generated out of such revolutionary steps were spend on the social welfare of the people and more than that he nationalized the venez industries and different institutes.You can consult internet.
And for Greece its an optimal timing to do that cause its now at the verge of defaulting and even you know president Tsipra was elected because of his pro socialist approach.Unfortunately, like pakistani politicians he backed down from his promise.Greece is one the mediterranean euroatlantist state with having enormous wealth of natural resources.Moreover, there is billions of untapped potential economy in tourism,Which is unfortunately engulfed by corporate leeches.Have the government reverse the decision, trillion of dollars can be restored to Greece national bank without any doubt.Remember, world politics revolve around the economy.(since i've studied geography extensively thats why i can draw out more points out of it)
Ask me freely, if you have any further query.