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Farhad Aslam Friday, March 01, 2013 10:43 PM

[QUOTE=Z Bokhari;565525]Q.2- Critically discuss the concept of Balance of power in the light of Hans Morgenthau's thought.[/QUOTE]
Thank God at-least one question was confined


[QUOTE]Q.3- Evaluate the general view the peace of Westphalia as the founding moment for modern state system. Do you think this system is challenged in the contemporary world?[/QUOTE]Length was an issue so didn't think of it

[QUOTE]Q.4- In what ways was the Versailles treaty a contributory factor to European political instability in the period 1919-39?[/QUOTE]Thank you E.H Carr for "The 20 years crisis"

[QUOTE]Q.5- Elucidate the impact of world war II on the decolonization process in Asia.[/QUOTE]
This topic is hardly discussed but I attempted it and it went well
[QUOTE]Q.6- Describe the efforts of African National Congress against Apartheid regime of South Africa.[/QUOTE] One day I will read Long walk to freedom I.A.

[QUOTE]Q.7- Carry out a comparative analysis of US foreign policy towards South Asia during and after the Cold war.[/QUOTE]US FP is the toughest to understand

[QUOTE]Q.8- Is globalization under threat because of world economic crises?
[/QUOTE]Took a very different approach. I was looking at a perspired David Cameron of EU and my tone was set for this question, after some 20 minutes somebody reminded me of 5 minutes left and an abortive culmination happened.

asadullah88 Saturday, March 02, 2013 10:54 AM

[QUOTE=Rida Malik;565601]now that you guys have given this paper, would you say International Relations is a better option than International Law?? Im being told by everyone to go for Int Law God knows why. They say Law is easier. Well, what about it?[/QUOTE]

That depends. Law is "scoring" as per tradition but the way examiners are coming out of blue this time, it doesn't matter. The questions not only for IR but also for previous papers were very analytical and required a command of subject. So if you think you know the have grasp of international relations theory and you could justify your answers through history, theory and examples, you are good to go.

asadullah88 Saturday, March 02, 2013 10:59 AM

Balfour was in 1917. No?

MomnaKhan Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:40 PM

I think 18 was "deterrence". The option was given. Also, Pressler amendment was in 1990, that is right after the Afghan-Soviet war ended.

Got it from the internet:
Deterrence is then no more than “an attempt to frighten the adversary into inaction.”

Maaz Ahmed COT Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:42 PM

[QUOTE=Z Bokhari;565794]Committed 7 blunders :( how was your paper?[/QUOTE]
My 15 mcqs correct.Did you attempt the US foreign policy during and after cold war?

Maaz Ahmed COT Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:44 PM

[QUOTE=MomnaKhan;565839]I think 18 was "deterrence". The option was given. Also, Pressler amendment was in 1990, that is right after the Afghan-Soviet war ended.

Got it from the internet:
Deterrence is then no more than “an attempt to frighten the adversary into inaction.”[/QUOTE]
I marked deterrence.I hope it's correct.

MomnaKhan Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:44 PM

Also, did anyone attempt the last question? I related it to the Greek-Spanish economic crisis of 2011 and it's effects on EU and Germany, in particular. And made an analysis about how it's increasing nationalism, and discouraging regional blocs and hence, decreasing globalization.
Does it sound okay?

MomnaKhan Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:46 PM

[QUOTE=Maaz Ahmed COT;565841]My 15 mcqs correct.Did you attempt the US foreign policy during and after cold war?[/QUOTE]
I did. What all did you write?

Z Bokhari Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:52 PM

[QUOTE=asadullah88;565813]Balfour was in 1917. No?[/QUOTE]
Yes it is 1917. I have mistyped that. Option a is 1917.

[QUOTE=MomnaKhan;565839]I think 18 was "deterrence". The option was given. Also, Pressler amendment was in 1990, that is right after the Afghan-Soviet war ended.
Got it from the internet:
Deterrence is then no more than “an attempt to frighten the adversary into inaction.”[/QUOTE]
I wish it is deterrence because i chose that in paper.

[QUOTE=Maaz Ahmed COT;565841]My 15 mcqs correct.Did you attempt the US foreign policy during and after cold war?[/QUOTE]
Great. Yes I attempted that.

[QUOTE=MomnaKhan;565845]Also, did anyone attempt the last question? I related it to the Greek-Spanish economic crisis of 2011 and it's effects on EU and Germany, in particular. And made an analysis about how it's increasing nationalism, and discouraging regional blocs and hence, decreasing globalization.
Does it sound okay?[/QUOTE]
I attempted that and I took nearly the same approach. Linked it to the Eurozone crisis, then Britain's position..Gave the reference of David Cameron and then proved that it is taking a dimension of increased nationalism, harming the regional blocs and thus threatening globalization. I hope its correct. :( quite uncertain about it.

Maaz Ahmed COT Saturday, March 02, 2013 12:56 PM

[QUOTE=MomnaKhan;565847]I did. What all did you write?[/QUOTE]
During cold war in south Asia
CENTO
Active engagement
Financial aid to Pakistan
Afghan war and containment of The USSR


After Cold War in South Asia
Policy of Abandonment
Pakistan subjected to sanctions
US foreign policy pakistan vis a vis India
Defeat of Communism and region left in lurch
Afghanistan and civil war
9/11 and Islamic fundamentalism

And then critical analysis


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