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The CSS syllabus for International Relations includes two papers, each worth 100 marks, covering topics such as the definition and scope of international relations, theories and approaches, international political security, and the political economy. Key historical contexts like the Cold War, post-Cold War dynamics, and contemporary issues such as nuclear proliferation and regional conflicts in South Asia are also addressed. Suggested readings provide a comprehensive list of resources for further study on these topics.

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International Relations CSS Syllabus

The CSS syllabus for International Relations includes two papers, each worth 100 marks, covering topics such as the definition and scope of international relations, theories and approaches, international political security, and the political economy. Key historical contexts like the Cold War, post-Cold War dynamics, and contemporary issues such as nuclear proliferation and regional conflicts in South Asia are also addressed. Suggested readings provide a comprehensive list of resources for further study on these topics.

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CSS Syllabus

Subject: International Relations

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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 Enduring Freedom; The Bonn Process-
Withdrawal
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 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 global strategic environment
▪ Militarization and Weaponization of Space.

VIII. Contemporary Issues


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

SUGGESTED READINGS
S.No. Title Author
1. World Politics: Trend and Transformation,Ninth Charles W. Kegley JR. andEugene
Edition R Wittkopf
2. Understanding International Relations, Chris Brown
Second Edition
3. Politics Among Nations Hans j. Morgenthau
4. International Politics: A Framework forAnalysis Holsti, K.J.

5. Contemporary Security and Strategy Craig A. Snyder (ed.),


6. The Globalization of World Politics: AnIntroduction John Baylis and Stev
to International Relations Smith,eds
7. Games Nations Play, Seventh Edition John Spanier
8. Essentials readings in World Politics Karen Mingst
9. World in Collision: Terror and the Future ofGlobal Ken Booth and Tim Dunne,ed
Order
10. Theory of International Politics Kenneth N. Waltz
11. Theories of International Relations Scott Burchill and AndrewLinklater

12. The Cause of Wars Michael Howard


13. Politics of Nuclear Weapons in south Asia Bhumitra Chakma, ed
14. The Twenty Year’s Crisis; 1919-1939: An Introduction E.H. Carr
to the Study of International Relation
15. Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Joseph Cirincione
Weapons
16. Arms Control: The New Guide to Jozef Goldblat
Negotiations and Agreements
17. Explaining Foreign Policy Llyod Jenson
18. The International Politics of Space Michael Sheehan
19. Foreign Policy Making Process: A Case Study of Moonis Ahmar, ed
Pakistan
20. Planning the Unthinkable How New Powers Will Use Peter R. Lavoy, Scott D. Sagan,
Nuclear Biological And Chemical Weapons and James J. Wirtz
21. Pakistan’s Foreign Policy : An Historical Analysis S.M. Burke
22. International Relations: Politics and William Nester
Economy in the 21st Century
23. Foreign Policy and Political process William Wallace
24. Nuclear Risk Reduction Measures and Restraint Zafar Nawaz Jaspal
Regime in South Asia
25. The India- Pakistan Military Standoff; Crisis and Zachary S. Davis, ed
Escalation in South Asia (United States
26. Nuclear Pakistan: Strategic Dimensions Zulfiqar Khan, ed

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