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SPSC · CCE Sindh 2019

International Relations

150 marks · 3 hours · 7 questions · official PDF, 1 page
This paper International Relations · all yearsQ. 1 · Who coined the term "Thucydides…Q. 2 · What is "Regime Change Policy"?…Q. 4 · Differentiate between Foreign Policy and…Q. 5 · Explain the concept of deterrence…Q. 6 · Explain the importance of geographic…Q. 7 · What are the prospects of…Q. 8 · Write short notes on any…With this paperOfficial PDF1 pp← 20082020 →
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Q. 1

Who coined the term "Thucydides Trap"? What is this trap about? Explain it in detail from the prevalent international order and illustrate your answer with examples.

Q. 2

What is "Regime Change Policy"? Despite "Regime Change" it always bounces back and its repercussions are devastating. Why the United States is having a dangerous role in Venezuela Crisis?

Q. 4

Differentiate between Foreign Policy and Diplomacy? Which factors determine the foreign policy of a State and what general tools/methods are deployed by a State to achieve its foreign policy objectives?

Q. 5

Explain the concept of deterrence in military strategy. What are different types of deterrence? How a State achieves credible deterrence in the age of asymmetric and non-conventional warfare?

Q. 6

Explain the importance of geographic position as the element of national power. How far it is true to associate CPEC with Pakistan's geographic location. What are the other elements of Pakistan's national power?

Q. 7

What are the prospects of forming a strategic alliance among Pakistan, Malaysia and Turkey to combat growing Islamophobia? Are there precedents in the past for such alliances in International Relations? Elaborate the scope and limitation of this idea in detail.

Q. 8

Write short notes on any Three of the following:

  1. (i)Indian Elections and War Hysteria.
  2. (ii)Currency Devaluation and Exports of Pakistan.
  3. (iii)Afghan Peace Process; Higher the expectations lower the outcome.
  4. (iv)Democratic Peace Theory.
  5. (v)The Great March of Return.
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