CSS 2017 International Relations Combined Papers Past Paper

Paper details

Examination

CSS

Year

2017

Subject

International Relations

Paper

Combined Papers

Subject type

Optional

Mode

Subjective

Questions recorded from this paper

These 12 question wordings are transcribed from CSS Vista’s structured International Relations past-paper record for CSS 2017.

1. Q2 · The Definition and Scope of International RelationsWhat are the essential differences between the liberal internationalist and realist (20) theories? In your opinion, why is realism the most dominant theory in the discipline of International Relations?
2. Q3 · The Definition and Scope of International RelationsThe positivist and post-positivist debate offers a striking contrast in terms of approach (20) and methodology to the study of International Relations. Describe, compare and critically evaluate the divergence between the two debates. Are there any point of convergence?
3. Q4 · The Nation-State SystemThe nation-state system is in a flux with an independence referendum in Scotland and (20) another projected for Catalonia in September 2017. Critically evaluate reasons as to why the modern nation-state in Europe faces internal challenges to its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
4. Q5 · International Political SecurityThe rise of China is being heralded as a return of ‘balance of power’ politics in (20) international relations. As the world moves towards multipolarity, account for the essential features of the international security architecture and its evolving dynamics.
5. Q7 · Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to India and PakistanCritically evaluate the strategically competitive dynamics of Pakistan-India relations in (20) the context of Pakistan’s growing ties with China and India’s increased alignment with the United States.
6. Q6 · International Political EconomyDefine globalisation and its attendant manifestations in global politics. Do you agree (20) with the view that economic globalisation is a form of neo-imperialism which only stands to exploit the Third World states?
7. Q8 · United NationsThe non-state actor as a military competitor is gaining ground in the Middle East with (20) the rise of ISIS. What strategies can the United Nations and major powers implement in order to ensure peace and security in Iraq and Syria. Roll Number
8. Q2 · TerrorismEvaluate the significance of conflict between India and Pakistan in global (20) perspective of terrorism.
9. Q3 · GlobalizationElaborate Systems Thinking Theory in view of Pakistan and Globalization. (20)
10. Q4 · International and Regional OrganizationsDetermine the factors in emergence of Neoliberal Institutionalism; highlight (20) your discussion with practices of International Financial Institutions and Pakistan.
11. Q8 · Foreign Policy of Selected CountriesPakistan is one of the top 10 countries hit by global climate change trends: what (20) can be the ways and means to manage climate change trends?
12. Q6 · IndiaEvaluate the significance of water conflict between India and Pakistan in (20) perspective of Indus Water Treaty.

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