CSS International Relations Syllabus
PAPER-I
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-Behavioural 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, Guerrilla 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
VII. International Political Institution:
- United Nations
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- World Bank
- International Court of Justice
PAPER-II
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 the United States and the Soviet Union
- The 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 and Pakistan.
- India and Pakistan:
a) Overview of agreements and accords
b) Indus Water Treaty
c) Composite Dialogue
d) Sir Creek & Siachen border
e) Visa and People to people contact
f) Trade
g) Role of civil society - Afghanistan:
a) Cold war theatre
b) Soviet Invasion and Mujahedeen
c) Geneva Accord
d) Post Cold War situation
e) Rise of Taliban
f) AL-Qaeda & 9/11
g) Operation Enduring Freedom
h) The Bonn Process- Withdrawal
VII. Weapons of Mass Destruction:
- The Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- Nuclear Weapon States- Programs and Postures: Indian-Pakistan Nuclear Doctrines
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime: International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear Non- Proliferation 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 the global strategic environment
- Militarization and Weaponization of Space
VIII. Contemporary Issues:
- Euro-Atlantic Vs. Asia Pacific: Great Power Policies
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