Principles of International Relations

Paper I Year 2006

Q1- Discuss the meaning and development of international relation as a discipline.

Q2- Critically examine the Game Theory and discuss its application to International
Politics.

Q3- Critically evaluate the role of power in World Politics.

Q4- Discuss major causes and implications of war.

Q5- Critically evaluate the theory of balance of power in the light of post cold war
scenario.

Q6- “Economic factors profoundly influence world politics” Comment

Q7- Explore in detail the theme of unipolarity in contemporary international relations.

Q8- How in your opinion has 9/11 influenced world politics?

Q9- Critically examine confidence building measures with particular reference to the
composite dialogue between Pakistan and India.

Q10- Write short notes on any two:

A) Terrorism B) Globalization
C) National Interest D) Information Technology and World Politics
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Paper I Year 2007

Q1- Discuss the meaning and development of International Relations as s separate

discipline.

Q2- Explain in detail any two theories of (IR) International Relations.

Q3- Assess the significance of the role of National Interest in Pakistan’s Foreign
Policy.

Q4- Highlight the prospects of the UN peace keeping measures in today’s world.

Q5- “Globalization is profoundly influencing world politics” Comment.

Q6- Analyze important determinants of foreign policy making process in the post cold
war era.

Q7- All politics is power politics. Comment

Q8- How do you view the role of science and technology in world politics?

Q9- How is unipolarity influencing contemporary world. Explain.

Q10- Write short notes on any Two of the following:

a) Democracy b) Socialism
c) Causes of War d) Diplomacy
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Paper I Year 2008

Q1- Discuss the meaning and development of International Relations as a academic

discipline

Q2- How far is the theory of Realism relevant in post 9/11 scenario.

Q3- Discuss the historical evolution of National State System.

Q4- Define National Power. What are the elements of national power?

Q5- Discuss the concept of Nationalism and its impact on European politics.

Q6- Analyze cold war politics and how did it affect the Third world.

Q7- Is globalization a myth or a reality? Comment

Q8- Highlight the impact of “War against Terrorism” on Pakistan’s politics.

Q9- “Democracies do not go to war against each other” Discuss

Q10- Write short notes on any two of the following:

a) Causes of War b) Marxism

c) National Interest d) Balance of Power
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Paper I Year 2009

Q1- Explain in detail the role of power in world politics.

Q2- Explain the development of International Relations as separate discipline since

treaty of West-Phalia.

Q3- “The theory of realism dominates the discipline of International Relation”

Comment

Q4- How do you view the role of national interest in global politics?

Q5- Discuss the impact that the event of 9/11 has had upon the world.

Q6- Highlight the importance of science and technology in global politics during the
modern era.

Q7- Draw linkage between politics and economics with particular reference to
globalization.

Q8- “Strong foreign policy of a country is a reflection of a country’s vibrant domestic

politics” Discuss.

Q9- Elaborate the significance of Diplomacy in promoting peace in the world.

Q10- Write short notes on any two of following:

a) Imperialism b) Globalization
c) Balance of Power c) Unipolarity
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Paper I Year 2010

Q1- Define and discuss the meaning and scope of International Relation.

Q2- Define national power. Highlight the important elements of national power.

Q3- Explain in detail the role of national interest in global politics.

Q4- Discuss the causes of War.

Q5- Throw light upon any one theory of international relations.

Q6- Illustrate with example the determinants of a strong foreign policy.

Q7- Explore in detail the economic and political impact of war on terror on Pakistan.

Q8- “US unilateralism has had a great setback in Afghanistan. Discuss.

Q9- Suggest at least five ways to promote peace in South Asia.

Q10- Write an essay on merits and demerits of Globalization.