International Relations

This course has been designed for the aspirants of CSS.

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Created by H M Arslan
Last updated Wed, 20-Sep-2023
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Course Overview

In this course, our special focus will be on:

1) Covering the Complete Course Outline Given by FPSC

2) Learning How to Apply Theories of IR on the Global Politics

3) How to Guess the Questions in the Paper as per the Current Global Dynamics

Learning Outcomes

  • Conceptual Clarity of the Course Content of IR
  • Students will be able to apply Theories of IR on Global Events
  • Students will handle each type of question in the paper effectively
Requirements
  • Strong Internet Connection
  • 100 % Attendance in the Class
  • Completing the Assignments on Time
Curriculum for this course
48 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
Paper I: Introduction
3 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • The Definition and Scope of International Relations
    .
  • The Nation-State System
    .
  • Evolution of International Society
    .
Paper I: Theories and Approaches
3 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach
    .
  • Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism.
    .
  • Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism
    .
Paper I: International Political Security
6 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • 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
    .
Paper I: Strategic Approach to International Relation
3 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, civil war, Guerilla war
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  • Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.
    .
  • Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to Nuclear India and Pakistan
    .
Paper I: International Political Economy
2 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and neo- Marxism
    .
  • Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence
    .
Paper I: International Political Community
3 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Nationalism
    .
  • Internationalism
    .
  • Globalization
    .
Paper I: Approaches to Peace
4 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • The Classical Approaches-Realism and idealism
    .
  • Diplomacy
    .
  • International Law
    .
  • Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime
    .
Paper I: International Political Institution
4 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • United Nations
    .
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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  • World Bank
    .
  • International Court of Justice
    .
Paper II: International Relation between two Wars
1 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War
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Paper II: Cold War
3 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Decolonization in Asia and Africa
    .
  • Rise of United States and Soviet Union
    .
  • Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War
    .
Paper II: Post Cold War
1 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • End of History, Clash of Civilization, Terrorism, Globalization, unipolarity New world Order
    .
Paper II: International and Regional Organizations
2 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • League of Nation, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN, NAFTA, SAARC, SCO, OIC, ECO, WTO.
    .
  • Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF
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Paper II: Foreign Policy of Selected Countries
1 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU
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Paper II: South Asia
3 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • 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: 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
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  • Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord; Post Cold War situation—Rise of Taliban, AL-Qaeda & 9/11; Operation Enduring Freedom; The Bonn Process- Withdrawal
    .
Paper II: Weapons of Mass Destruction
6 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
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  • 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, Nuclear Civil Deal Regime
    .
  • The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment
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  • Militarization and Weaponization of Space
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Paper II: Contemporary Issues
3 Lessons 00:00:00 Hours
  • Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean; Great Powers Moves and hegemony
    .
  • Kashmir Issue
    .
  • Palestine Issue
    .
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H M Arslan

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PMS 2020 Assistant Registrar (ARCS) 2021 M. Phil in Plant Sciences M. A. International Relations 9 Times Essay & 13 Times Precis Qualifier
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