INTERNATIONAL RELATIons Part 2
INTERNATIONAL RELATIons Part 2
INTERNATIONAL RELATIons Part 2
What were the foundational principles of Nazism using which Hitler raised to power in
Germany? (2019)
To what extent did the regime established in Russia by the Bolsheviks represent
it’s revolutionary ideology for consumerism, political stability, law and order and
social progress? (2018)
Discuss the core causes of “Bolshevik Revolution” in Russia and explain its fundamental
political and socio-economic impact on the Western European politics. (2016)
COLD WAR
Cold war is considered as one of the longest peace in great powers’ history. What
deterministic factors ensured relative peace in great powers’ relations during the Cold
War? (2019)
Evaluate the strength and liabilities of “containment of world revolution policy” during
the cold war. (2018)
World orders are established by great powers in order to serve their interests. What are
the foundations of existing world order(s) and how do they serve the interests of great
powers? (2019)
Critically analyze Samuel P. Huntington’s concept of “Clash of Civilizations”. Define
its main characteristics and explain its devastating consequences on the different
leading civilizations of the nations. (2016)
How do rational theories of foreign policy explain state decision making? Discuss the
tenets of the theory in light of the decision made by Pakistan in response to Saudi
request of sending troops during Yemen crisis in 2015. (2019)
The manner in which a nation’s ideology dominates its foreign policy is constantly in
confusion. Explore the relationship between capitalist democracy and foreign policy of
United States of America. (2018)
An analysis of the anatomy of foreign policy is an essential pre-requisite to an
understanding of the dynamics of International Relations. Analyse the central theme of
Pakistan’s foreign policy in the war against terrorism? (2018)
Discuss “Nuclear Factor” as one of the major determinants of International politics with
reference to USA, India and Pakistan. (2017)
Discuss the moral imperatives of “Indian Foreign Policy” with the contending spirit of
“Panchsheel” and evaluate how much it helps to strengthen diplomatic objectives of
the country’s foreign policy? (2016)
Critically discuss main political, socio-economic and strategic hurdles between
“Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations” and how can both countries come out from the Cold
War scenario? (2016)
SOUTH ASIA
What benefits India might have gained by joining Missile Technology Control Regime
(MTCR)? Highlight possible impacts it may have upon strategic stability in South Asia.
(2019)
One of the most serious dilemmas of the South-Asian politics is the contentious
relations between Pakistan and India. What measures would you consider
for normalization between the two neighbours?
(2018)
The most compelling challenge facing Afghanistan today is, dealing with Afghan
Taliban. What do you think of a political engagement and accommodation
between Afghan government and Taliban giving way to stability in the region? (2018)
Evaluate the significance of conflict between India and Pakistan in global perspective of
terrorism. (2017)
How can the energy Crisis of Pakistan be resolved? Emphasize your discussion
vis-a-vis China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. (2017)
Pakistan is one of the top 10 countries hit by global climate change trends: what
can be the ways and means to manage climate change trends? (2017)
Pakistan has formally joined Saudi Arabia’s led 34-state Islamic military alliance to
contain terrorism and extremism in Southwest Asia. Critically discuss whether or not
Pakistan participates in the newly formed military alliance against terrorism and
explain its political, socio-cultural and strategic implications on the country. (2016)
Prepare a study in which you assess the possibility of settlement of the Kashmir conflict
such as in the case of East Timor or Bosnian crisis? (2018)