Federal Public Service Commission
International Relations I-II
Competitive Examination-2021
The 2021 International Relations papers evaluate the discipline's evolving scope, contrasting modernist theories like Realism and Liberalism with post-modernist perspectives including Feminism and Constructivism. Paper I addresses the shift from traditional power dynamics to 'Comprehensive Security' and examines the nature of International Political Economy and National Interests. Paper II focuses on significant contemporary geostrategic issues, such as China's 'Belt and Road Initiative', Pakistan's foreign policy on climate change, the emerging water conflict with Afghanistan, and the governance challenges posed by pandemic management and digital diplomacy.
PAPER-I PART-II
Question No. 2
Define International Relations. Discuss it's changing/ evolving scope.
Question No. 3
Comparatively discuss the modernist IR theories (Realism and Liberalism) with post-modernist IR theories (Feminism and Constructivism).
Question No. 4
Explain the concept of 'Comprehensive Security' differentiating it from the traditional concept of 'Power'. Is it an appropriate concept for developing and poor countries?
Question No. 5
Identify and analytically explain the various conflict resolution methods.
Question No. 6
What is the role of economy in state behaviour? How does it influence definition of National Interest and how is used as a tool of achieving foreign policy goals? Discuss with examples.
Question No. 7
Identify the different types of non-State actors in International Relations and their impact on the International System.
Question No. 8
Identify and discuss determinants of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy.
Question No. 2
Examine China Strategic Vision behind 'The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)', also known as the One Belt One Road (OBOR).
Question No. 3
Give a critical appraisal of Pakistan's Foreign Policy in perspective of Climate Change.
Question No. 4
What could be the reasons of emerging water conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan?
Question No. 5
Discuss National Energy Policy of Pakistan in the context of CPEC signed in 2015.
Question No. 6
What is pandemic? How can the pandemic management strategy be made part of the governance systems of Pakistan?
Question No. 7
Why and when was the BRICS established? Which countries are part of BRICS?
Question No. 8
How can Pakistan develop credible capabilities to deter ‘Hybrid’ warfare?