Paper: International Relations (200 Marks)
Paper—1 (Marks-100)
I. Introduction
▪ The Definition and Scope of International Relations.
▪ The Nation-State System
▪ Evolution of International Society
II. Theories and Approaches
▪ The Classical Approaches-Realism and Idealism
▪ The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach,
▪ Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism.
▪ Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism
III. International Political Security.
▪ Conceptualization of security in the Twenty-First century
▪ Power. Elements of National Power
▪ Balance of Power
▪ Foreign Policy: Determinants, Decision Making and Analysis
▪ Sovereignty
▪ National Interest
IV. Strategic Approach to International Relation.
▪ War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, Civil War,Guerilla Warfare
▪ Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.
▪ Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to India and Pakistan
V. International Political Economy.
▪ Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and Neo- Marxism
▪ Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence discourse
VI. International political community.
▪ Nationalism
▪ Internationalism
▪ Globalization
VII. Approaches to Peace
▪ Diplomacy
▪ International Law
▪ Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime
VIII. International Political Institution
▪ United Nations
▪ International Monetary Fund (IMF)
▪ World Bank
▪ International Court of Justice
Paper- II (Marks-100)
I. International Relation between two Wars
▪ Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War
II. Cold War
▪ Decolonization in Asia and Africa.
▪ Rise of United States and Soviet Union,
▪ Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War
III. Post Cold War
▪ End of History, Clash of Civilizations, Terrorism, Globalization, Unipolarity (New World Order) and
Revival of Multi-Polarity
IV. International and Regional Organizations
▪ League of Nations, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN, NAFTA, SAARC, SCO,
OIC, ECO, WTO.
▪ Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF
V. Foreign Policy of Selected Countries
▪ USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU
VI. South Asia
▪ Peace-making and Peace-Building in South Asia: Analytical overview of peace processes
between/among the states of South Asia especially between India andPakistan.
▪ India and Pakistan: Overview of agreements and accords, Indus Water Treaty; Composite Dialogue;
Sir Creek & Siachen border, Visa and People to people contact; Trade; and Role of civil society
▪ Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion and Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord;Post Cold War
situation—Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation EnduringFreedom; The Bonn ProcessWithdrawal
VII. Weapons of Mass Destruction
▪ Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
▪ Nuclear Weapon States- Programs and Postures: Indian-Pakistan Nuclear Doctrines
▪ Nuclear Non –Proliferation Regime: International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty; Nuclear Supplier Group; Partial Test Ban Treaty;Comprehensive Test
Ban Treaty; Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty
▪ Challenges of Non-Proliferation, Cooperation for Nuclear Energy
▪ The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment
▪ Militarization and Weaponization of Space.
VIII. Contemporary Issues
▪ Euro-Atlantic Vs. Asia Pacific: Great Power Policies
▪ Kashmir Issue
▪ Palestine Issue