FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Roll Number

COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR

RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2014
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

TIME ALLOWED: (PART-I MCQs) 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 20

THREE HOURS (PART-II) 2 HOURS & 30 MINUTES MAXIMUM MARKS: 80
NOTE:(i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q. Paper.
(iv) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(v) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Discuss evolution and development of the discipline of International Relations; define (20)
the dominant factors responsible for and explain their role in the post-cold war era.

Q. No. 3. Explain the concept of Balance of Power in international relations and evaluate its (20)
relevance after the demise of Soviet Russia.

Q. No. 4. Critically evaluate the joining of Western Alliances (SEATO & CENTO) by Pakistan (20)
and explain its political, economic and strategic consequences for the state’s policy.

Q. No. 5. Do you believe that Diplomacy is the ultimate way to resolve international disputes? (20)
What diplomatic means are significant to realize that goal in general and Pakistan-India
in particular?

Q. No. 6. Define the term Globalization. Do you believe its prospects are threatened because of (20)
the current economic crises in general and third world economies in particular?

Q. No. 7. Do you support the argument that Iran-US nuclear deal will bring a new wave of (20)
instability in the region and can also cause serious implications for global
non-proliferation regime?

Q. No. 8. Do you agree that the post-Cold War international scenario has generated more (20)
constraints than opportunities for Pakistan’s foreign policy? If so, what are those?
Suggest measures enabling Pakistan to face the ‘new challenges’.

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR
RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 2015
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II

Q. No. 2. “A single catastrophic event “Nine Eleven”, has turned the world topsy-turvy”. (20)
Discuss.

Q. No. 3. Visualise the post-Taliban scenario in Afghanistan and discuss its implications for (20)
Pakistan.

Q. No. 4. Pakistan-China relations are historic and times tested, have devolved a momentum of (20)
their own and are continuing. Explain.

Q. No. 5. The phenomenon of terrorism has occupied centre stage in today’s world. Highlight (20)
the difference between terrorism and freedom struggle. Discuss the issue of terrorism
in backdrop of what is happening in Palestine, Afghanistan and Kashmir.

Q. No. 6. “In her foreign policy and trade, Pakistan has never benefitted fully from the ideal (20)
Geostrategic location”. Discuss.

Q. No. 7. Discuss the economic and strategic importance of Gawadar port for Pakistan and for (20)
the region.

Q. No. 8. Write short notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Terminology of AF-PAK
(b) E.C.O.
(c) O.I.C.

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2016
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Examine the concept of National Power and its essential ingredients. (20)

Q. No. 3. Point out the main goals of Foreign Policy of states and determine the factors which (20)
influence its making and implementation.

Q. No. 4. What is the significance of Security to states? How far do you agree that international (20)
security has given way to global security in face of new challenges of Terrorism and
Human Security?

Q. No. 5. Define International Law and explain its Nature. Is it of significance to the (20)
development of laws of war and their application?

Q. No. 6. Is war a rational act of state policy? Explain in view of the wars fought in the 20th (20)
century.

Q. No. 7. Keeping in view the Charter assess the working of the United Nations in the new (20)
millennium.

Q. No. 8. Write notes on any TWO of the following: (10 each) (20)
(a) Feminism
(b) Neo-liberalism
(c) Social Constructivism

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION - 2016
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PAPER-II

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Discuss the core causes of “Bolshevik Revolution” in Russia and explain its (20)
fundamental political and socio-economic impact on the Western European politics.

Q. No. 3. Critically analyze Samuel P. Huntington’s concept of “Clash of Civilizations”. Define (20)
its main characteristics and explain its devastating consequences on the different
leading civilizations of the nations.

Q. No. 4. Discuss the moral imperatives of “Indian Foreign Policy” with the contending spirit of (20)
“Panchsheel” and evaluate how much it helps to strengthen diplomatic objectives of
the country’s foreign policy?

Q. No. 5. Critically discuss main political, socio-economic and strategic hurdles between (20)
“Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations” and how can both countries come out from the Cold
War scenario?

Q. No. 6. Discuss the “Moral Dimensions of Pakistan’s Nuclear Programme”. Explain its (20)
essential features and justify its offensive gesture which maintained the national and
regional strategic balance.

Q. No. 7. Critically discuss the fundamental factors of “Greece Economic Crisis” which need (20)
huge financial assistance from European Union and IMF as a debt relief to create “a
breathing space” to stabilize economy and explain out-of-the-box solution for the
crisis-ridden country.

Q. No. 8. Pakistan has formally joined Saudi Arabia’s led 34-state Islamic military alliance to (20)
contain terrorism and extremism in Southwest Asia. Critically discuss whether or not
Pakistan participates in the newly formed military alliance against terrorism and
explain its political, socio-cultural and strategic implications on the country.

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PAPER-I

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20

PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. What are the essential differences between the liberal internationalist and realist (20)
theories? In your opinion, why is realism the most dominant theory in the discipline of
International Relations?

Q. No. 3. The positivist and post-positivist debate offers a striking contrast in terms of approach (20)
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?

Q. No. 4. The nation-state system is in a flux with an independence referendum in Scotland and (20)
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.

Q. No. 5. The rise of China is being heralded as a return of ‘balance of power’ politics in (20)
international relations. As the world moves towards multipolarity, account for the
essential features of the international security architecture and its evolving dynamics.

Q. No. 6. Define globalisation and its attendant manifestations in global politics. Do you agree (20)
with the view that economic globalisation is a form of neo-imperialism which only
stands to exploit the Third World states?

Q. No. 7. Critically evaluate the strategically competitive dynamics of Pakistan-India relations in (20)
the context of Pakistan’s growing ties with China and India’s increased alignment with
the United States.

Q. No. 8. The non-state actor as a military competitor is gaining ground in the Middle East with (20)
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.

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 FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
Roll Number
COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION-2017
FOR RECRUITMENT TO POSTS IN BS-17
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, PAPER-II

TIME ALLOWED: THREE HOURS PART-I (MCQS) MAXIMUM MARKS = 20
PART-I(MCQS): MAXIMUM 30 MINUTES PART-II MAXIMUM MARKS = 80
NOTE: (i) Part-II is to be attempted on the separate Answer Book.
(ii) Attempt ONLY FOUR questions from PART-II. ALL questions carry EQUAL marks.
(iii) All the parts (if any) of each Question must be attempted at one place instead of at different
places.
(iv) Candidate must write Q. No. in the Answer Book in accordance with Q. No. in the Q.Paper.
(v) No Page/Space be left blank between the answers. All the blank pages of Answer Book must
be crossed.
(vi) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted question will not be considered.

PART-II
Q. No. 2. Evaluate the significance of conflict between India and Pakistan in global (20)
perspective of terrorism.

Q. No. 3. Elaborate Systems Thinking Theory in view of Pakistan and Globalization. (20)

Q. No. 4. Determine the factors in emergence of Neoliberal Institutionalism; highlight (20)

your discussion with practices of International Financial Institutions and
Pakistan.

Q. No. 5. How can the energy Crisis of Pakistan be resolved? Emphasize your discussion (20)
vis-a-vis China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Q. No. 6. Evaluate the significance of water conflict between India and Pakistan in (20)
perspective of Indus Water Treaty.

Q. No. 7. Discuss “Nuclear Factor” as one of the major determinants of International (20)
politics with reference to USA, India and Pakistan.

Q. No. 8. Pakistan is one of the top 10 countries hit by global climate change trends: what (20)
can be the ways and means to manage climate change trends?

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