Federal Public Service Commission
International Relations I-II
Competitive Examination-2016
The 2016 International Relations paper covers a broad spectrum of theoretical and contemporary global issues. Paper I focuses on core concepts like National Power, Foreign Policy, International Law, and theoretical frameworks such as Feminism and Neo-liberalism. Paper II delves into historical shifts like the Bolshevik Revolution, modern theories like the "Clash of Civilizations," and critical regional dynamics including Pakistan-Afghanistan relations and the Greece economic crisis.
PAPER-I PART-II
Question No. 2
Examine the concept of National Power and its essential ingredients.
Question No. 3
Point out the main goals of Foreign Policy of states and determine the factors which influence its making and implementation.
Question No. 4
What is the significance of Security to states? How far do you agree that international security has given way to global security in face of new challenges of Terrorism and Human Security?
Question No. 5
Define International Law and explain its Nature. Is it of significance to the development of laws of war and their application?
Question No. 6
Is war a rational act of state policy? Explain in view of the wars fought in the 20th century.
Question No. 7
Keeping in view the Charter assess the working of the United Nations in the new millennium.
Question No. 8
Write notes on any TWO of the following:
(a) Feminism
(b) Neo-liberalism
(c) Social Constructivism
Question No. 2
Discuss the core causes of "Bolshevik Revolution" in Russia and explain its fundamental political and socio-economic impact on the Western European politics.
Question No. 3
Critically analyze Samuel P. Huntington's concept of "Clash of Civilizations". Define its main characteristics and explain its devastating consequences on the different leading civilizations of the nations.
Question No. 4
Discuss the moral imperatives of "Indian Foreign Policy" with the contending spirit of "Panchsheel" and evaluate how much it helps to strengthen diplomatic objectives of the country's foreign policy?
Question No. 5
Critically discuss main political, socio-economic and strategic hurdles between "Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations" and how can both countries come out from the Cold War scenario?
Question No. 6
Discuss the "Moral Dimensions of Pakistan's Nuclear Programme". Explain its essential features and justify its offensive gesture which maintained the national and regional strategic balance.
Question No. 7
Critically discuss the fundamental factors of "Greece Economic Crisis" which need 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.
Question No. 8
Pakistan has formally joined Saudi Arabia's led 34-state Islamic military alliance to 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.