International Relations-I 2017 CSS
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Q.8 The non-state actor as a military competitor is gaining ground in the Middle East with 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. 2017
The rise of non-state actors such as ISIS in the Middle East has posed a significant challenge to peace and…
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Q.7 Critically evaluate the strategically competitive dynamics of Pakistan-India relations in the context of Pakistan’s growing ties with China and India’s increased alignment with the United States. 2017
The strategic competition between Pakistan and India has been a defining feature of their relations since their independence from British…
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Q.6 Define globalization and its attendant manifestations in global politics. Do you agree with the view that economic globalization is a form of neo-imperialism which only stands to exploit the Third World states? 2017
Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world’s economies, cultures, and societies. It is a complex phenomenon…
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Q.5 The rise of China is being heralded as a return of ‘balance of power’ politics in international relations. As the world moves towards multipolarity, account for the essential features of the international security architecture and its evolving dynamics. 2017
The rise of China is undoubtedly transforming the international security architecture and contributing to the emergence of a multipolar world.…
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Q.4 The nation-state system is in a flux with an independence referendum in Scotland and 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. 2017
The modern nation-state system in Europe is facing internal challenges to its sovereignty and territorial integrity due to a variety…
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Q.3 The positivist and post-positivist debate offer a striking contrast in terms of approach 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? 2017
Positivism and post-positivism are two contrasting theoretical approaches to the study of International Relations that differ in their ontological, epistemological,…
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Q.2 What are the essential differences between the liberal internationalist and realist theories? In your opinion, why is realism the most dominant theory in the discipline of International Relations? 2017
Liberal internationalism and realism are two prominent theories in the field of International Relations that differ in their views on…
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