CSS International Relations Syllabus

CSS International Relations Paper-I Syllabus
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

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