International Relations 2013
 

Q.2- Critically discuss the concept of Balance of power in the light of Hans Morgenthau's thought.

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?

Q.4- In what ways was the Versailles treaty a contributory factor to european political instability in the period 1919-39?

Q.5- Elucidate the impact of world war II on the decolonialization process in Asia.

Q.6- Describe the efforts of African National Congress against Apartheid regime of South Africa.

Q.7- Carry out a comparative analysis of US foreign policy towards South Asia during and after the Cold war.

Q.8- Is globalization under threat because of world economic crises?

Solved mcq's of IR paper 2013
 

1- "Theory of International Politics" has been written by
c- Kenneth Waltz

2- League of Nations was formed after the treaty of
a- Versailles

3- Yalta conference was held in the year
c- 1945

4- NATO stands for
d- North Atlantic Treaty Organization

5- Pakistan became part of SEATO in the year
b- 1955

6- Perestroika and Glasnost reforms were introduced by
b- Garbachev

7- After the Cold War, Pakistan was subjected to sanctions under
e- none of these
(Pressler amendment is related to Pakistan but that is related to Nuclear program of Pakistan)

8- NPT came into effect in the year
c- 1970

9- Warsaw is the capital of
b- Poland

10- The headquarter of Conference of Disarmament(CD) is in
b- Geneva

11- The Bandung Conference was attended by
c- 29 countries

12- Easing of tension between rival states is called
c- Detente

13- "Imperialism: The Highest stage of Capitalism" was written by
c- Lenin

14- The island of Diego Garcia is situated in
a- Indian ocean

15- The island of Diego Garcia is situated in
d- 8 years

16- The treaty signed in 1991 for the reduction of strategic weapons was
c- START

17- The absense of centralized authority at the international level is called
b- Anarchy

18- To frighten one's enemy into inaction is called
e- none of these

19- Balfour declaration was signed in the year
a- 1927

20- The famous diplomat of Pakistan who also remained the president of ICJ was
a- Zafarullah Khan

[QUOTE=Z Bokhari;565577]1- "Theory of International Politics" has been written by
c- Kenneth Waltz

2- League of Nations was formed after the treaty of
a- Versailles

3- Yalta conference was held in the year
c- 1945

4- NATO stands for
d- North Atlantic Treaty Organization

5- Pakistan became part of SEATO in the year
b- 1955

6- Perestroika and Glasnost reforms were introduced by
b- Garbachev

7- After the Cold War, Pakistan was subjected to sanctions under
e- none of these
(Pressler amendment is related to Pakistan but that is related to Nuclear program of Pakistan)

8- NPT came into effect in the year
c- 1970

9- Warsaw is the capital of
b- Poland

10- The headquarter of Conference of Disarmament(CD) is in
b- Geneva

11- The Bandung Conference was attended by
c- 29 countries

12- Easing of tension between rival states is called
c- Detente

13- "Imperialism: The Highest stage of Capitalism" was written by
c- Lenin

14- The island of Diego Garcia is situated in
a- Indian ocean

15- The island of Diego Garcia is situated in
d- 8 years

16- The treaty signed in 1991 for the reduction of strategic weapons was
c- START

17- The absense of centralized authority at the international level is called
b- Anarchy

18- To frighten one's enemy into inaction is called
e- none of these

19- Balfour declaration was signed in the year
a- 1927

20- The famous diplomat of Pakistan who also remained the president of ICJ was
a- Zafarullah Khan[/QUOTE]
Pakistan was subjected to Pressler amendment as there was no mention of nuclear or non nuclear reasons so the immediate sanctions were through pressler amendment

is my ans completely wrong
 

Q: balance of power in the light of Morgenthau.
Ans: i discussed the concept of power then realist dimension of power politics.

War is result of imbalance :

[B]as i dint know Morgenthau,s concept i wrote follwing points & then discussed them regarding Morgenthau,s concept of Balance:
[/B]
1) Big power plays a dominant role in allaince regarding balancing in region
2) Balance favours status quo
3)balanced is establised by active intervention
4) Absolute balance doesnt exist
5) states seek balance that favours them
then i discussed war of spanish succession that was fought for balance
alliances against napolean
alliance against germans in ww1
power vaccum due to u.s isolationist policy resulted in WW2

[QUOTE=Maaz Ahmed COT;565589]Pakistan was subjected to Pressler amendment as there was no mention of nuclear or non nuclear reasons so the immediate sanctions were through pressler amendment[/QUOTE]

Yes I chose Pressler amendment in the paper but now I am trying to relate it with Cold war and confused whether this is the right answer or not.

Int Relations or Law?
 

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=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]

it depends on your own skills. if you have interest in foreign affairs, conspiracies, politics then IR is more interesting than IL. Although today just two halls for IR rest of all for others :)

correct answer
Balfour declaration was signed in the year
1917(2 nov)

7- After the Cold War, Pakistan was subjected to sanctions under
Pressler amendment

19- Balfour declaration was signed in the year
1917

[QUOTE=omargondal;565607]correct answer
Balfour declaration was signed in the year
1917(2 nov)[/QUOTE]
Yes I have made a typing mistake there. Option a in paper is 1917 therefore i have given the correct option just mistyped it. :)

[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]
Totally depends on your aptitude I law is considered easier and more scoring therefore most people choose I law. Today there were hardly 20 candidates with IR in our hall. rest of the candidates were having I law.

[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.

[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.

Balfour was in 1917. No?

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=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?

[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.

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=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?

[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.

[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

[QUOTE=Maaz Ahmed COT;565850]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[/QUOTE]

I took nearly the same approach but in 'after Cold War' I also added containment of China and War on terror. Moreover i included Pakistan in every point.
You think it would be correct? Since your approach was nearly the same as mine, what do you feel it's correct na?

[QUOTE=Maaz Ahmed COT;565850]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[/QUOTE]
Exactly the same things. I discussed the nuclear deal with India, I think it was called the 123 agreement, not quite sure. And during the cold war I mentioned that since Pakistan was the nearest available warm water port to the then USSR, thus it had much greater importance back then. And then the same, fair-weather friend type approach. I feel so stupid for forgetting Kashmir all together.

[QUOTE=MomnaKhan;565854]Exactly the same things. I discussed the nuclear deal with India, I think it was called the 123 agreement, not quite sure. And during the cold war I mentioned that since Pakistan was the nearest available warm water port to the then USSR, thus it had much greater importance back then. And then the same, fair-weather friend type approach. I feel so stupid for forgetting Kashmir all together.[/QUOTE]

I forgot Kashmir as well. :(

[QUOTE=Z Bokhari;565853]I took nearly the same approach but in 'after Cold War' I also added containment of China and War on terror. Moreover i included Pakistan in every point.
You think it would be correct? Since your approach was nearly the same as mine, what do you feel it's correct na?[/QUOTE]
Yes it is absolutely fine.China hmmmm china is not part of south asia so u had to be specific about south asian countries but it depends how did u bring china in American foreign policy equation w.r.t South Asia.
Apart from that all these things were included as mentioned.:-)

[QUOTE=Z Bokhari;565859]I forgot Kashmir as well. :([/QUOTE]
Don't you worry because you could not write everything as time was limited.All u had to stick was with The USA foreign policy.The examiner was much concerned about foreign policy instead of Indo-Pak issues.

[QUOTE=Maaz Ahmed COT;565863]Yes it is absolutely fine.China hmmmm china is not part of south asia so u had to be specific about south asian countries but it depends how did u bring china in American foreign policy equation w.r.t South Asia.
Apart from that all these things were included as mentioned.:-)[/QUOTE]

I brought in China in relation to Pakistan and India. I hope it's acceptable. If the examiner agrees with me, then I am going to pass this paper. :)

US FP towards SA before cold war had single purpose but after that it has become multidimensional.
During cold war they had prime goal of security by anti communism policy.
But now they have security(war on terror), an eye on Pakistan's nuclear assets, containment of China in SA especially Arabian sea, Economic cooperation with India(nuclear deal etc.)
Question was on FP not on relations. Relations keep going up and down but foreign policy is a long term process(at-least for USA).
All the best to every one :)

My Analysis
 

[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]

Well Rida...actually i am one of the main opponents who have anti-IR sentiments as i met with dangerous results due to Ir in my last attempts...as I attempted the paper in a very arranged manner as i have a lot of expertise in it as my masters in it as medalist... last year i was expecting that i will rock in Ir in terms of scores but results were very unexpected...

further, last year I law paper was too much unexpected but candidates attained very high scores...

Keeping in view the said scoring trends i was strongly recommending you in my last posts that you must go for i law instead of IR... Now game is in your court...


I am personally going with Punjabi instead of IR..

Stay blessed

suggsest some good books of IR PLZ

[QUOTE=maryam masood;578871]suggsest some good books of IR PLZ[/QUOTE]

I consulted the book of Jahangir publishers and found it good.
Regards.

they r publishing two books
1. by asad hanif & jahangir sanpal
2. jahangir sapal
3.dr.safdar mahmood
which one?

[QUOTE=maryam masood;579156]they r publishing two books
1. by asad hanif & jahangir sanpal
2. jahangir sapal
3.dr.safdar mahmood
which one?[/QUOTE]

I have the one by M Jahangir Sanpal.

which book did u follow for islamiat,everyday science?

Congrates zohara ge for qualifing css

Kindly tell me that books name or u prepared ur css exam..

Regards

Zohaib khan babar

[QUOTE=comp Engr;601727]which book did u follow for islamiat,everyday science?[/QUOTE]

For Islamiat:
Islami Nazria e Hayat by Prof. Khursid (if you want to opt in Urdu)
Islamic way of living in the light of Sirah by Liaqat Ali Khan+ Friday feature of Dawn (if you want to opt in English)

For EDS, consult either Kashmiri's book or the Encyclopaedia by Rab Nawaz.

where did you cover US foreign policy from? any specific book?

[QUOTE=Aisha Khalid;639615]where did you cover US foreign policy from? any specific book?[/QUOTE]

I only had that one book mentioned in my earlier posts.

what hsould be the study plan of IR after reformed css syllabus ?

Salam..
Sir kindly tell me how can we attempt question no 4??

Please kindly tell me what should be the length of one question ?