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CSS International Relations-I Syllabus

SYLLABUS: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PAPER-I
Total Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 3 hours

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