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Critically discuss the concept of Balance of Power in light of Hans Morgenthau’s thought.
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International Relations, Paper I
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International Relations · all yearsQ. 2 · Critically discuss the concept of…Q. 3 · Evaluate the relevance of the…Q. 4 · Critically evaluate Theory of Deterrence…Q. 5 · Analyse how the scope of…Q. 6 · Evaluate the effectiveness of international…Q. 7 · Is bipolarity inherently more stable…Q. 8 · Comment and contextualize the following…With this paperPart-I MCQs20Official PDF2 pp← 20252026 →3 hours · questions hide until you reveal them
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Q. 3
Evaluate the relevance of the nation-state system in the context of global challenges such as climate change, terrorism, and supranational organizations.
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Q. 4
Critically evaluate Theory of Deterrence in Indo-Pakistan context with special reference to May 2025 conflict between the two nuclear armed neighbours.
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Analyse how the scope of International Relations has expanded with the rise of non-state actors in global politics.
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Q. 6
Evaluate the effectiveness of international law in managing conflicts where there is asymmetry in power dynamics with special reference to Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Q. 7
Is bipolarity inherently more stable than multipolarity? Discuss with reference to classical and contemporary IR scholarship.
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Q. 8
Comment and contextualize the following statements:
- (a)Fighting terrorism is like being a goalkeeper, you can make a hundred brilliant saves but the only shot that people remember is the one that gets past you.
- (b)State terrorism is the new threat to Global Security.
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