International Relations Syllabus

Paper: International Relations (200 Marks)

 Paper—1 (Marks-100)

 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 

Paper- II (Marks-100)

 I. International Relation between two Wars

 ▪ Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War

 II. Cold War

 ▪ Decolonization in Asia and Africa. 

▪ Rise of United States and Soviet Union, 

▪ Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War

 III. Post Cold War

 ▪ End of History, Clash of Civilizations, Terrorism, Globalization, Unipolarity (New World Order) and Revival of Multi-Polarity

 IV. International and Regional Organizations

 ▪ League of Nations, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN, NAFTA, SAARC, SCO, OIC, ECO, WTO.

 ▪ Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF

 V. Foreign Policy of Selected Countries

 ▪ USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU

 VI. South Asia

 ▪ Peace-making and Peace-Building in South Asia: Analytical overview of peace processes between/among the states of South Asia especially between India andPakistan.

 ▪ India and Pakistan: Overview of agreements and accords, Indus Water Treaty; Composite Dialogue; Sir Creek & Siachen border, Visa and People to people contact; Trade; and Role of civil society

 ▪ Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion and Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord;Post Cold War situation---Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation EnduringFreedom; The Bonn ProcessWithdrawa 

VII. Weapons of Mass Destruction

 ▪ Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons 

▪ Nuclear Weapon States- Programs and Postures: Indian-Pakistan Nuclear Doctrines

 ▪ Nuclear Non –Proliferation Regime: International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty; Nuclear Supplier Group; Partial Test Ban Treaty;Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty

 ▪ Challenges of Non-Proliferation, Cooperation for Nuclear Energy

 ▪ The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment

 ▪ Militarization and Weaponization of Space.

 VIII. Contemporary Issues

 ▪ Euro-Atlantic Vs. Asia Pacific: Great Power Policies 

▪ Kashmir Issue

 ▪ Palestine Issue