CSS International Relations Complete Guide With Free Preparation Material
Download the latest notes, handouts, and preparatory material for the CSS International
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CSS International Relations is an optional subject in CSS. It is one of the optional subjects from
Group-I.
CSS International Relations is a 200-mark exam of this competitive examination. The syllabus is
divided into two papers; Paper-I (100 Marks), and Paper II (100 Marks).
CSS International Relations Syllabus
CSS International Relations Paper-I (100 Marks).
Introduction:
- The Nation-State System
- The Definition and Scope of International Relations.
- Evolution of International Society
Theories and Approaches:
- The Classical Approaches-Realism and Idealism
- The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach.
- System Approach
- Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism
- Post-modernism, Critical Theory.
Post-modernism, Critical Theory
- 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
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
International Political Economy:
- Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and Neo-Marxism
- Theories of Imperialism, Dependence, and Interdependence discourse
International political community:
- Nationalism
- Internationalism
- Globalization
Approaches to Peace:
- Diplomacy
- International Law
- Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime
International Political Institution:
- United Nations
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- World Bank
- International Court of Justice
CSS International Relations Paper-II (100 Marks).
International Relation between two War:
- Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War
Cold War:
- Decolonization in Asia and Africa
- Rise of the United States and the Soviet Union
- The era of Tight Bipolarity
- Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War
Post-Cold War:
- End of History, Clash of Civilizations
- Terrorism, Globalization
- Unipolarity (New World Order) and Revival of Multi-Polarity
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
Foreign Policy of Selected Countries:
- USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan, and EU
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 and Pakistan
- 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-Qaeda & 9/11
- Operation Enduring Freedom; The Bonn Process– Withdrawal
Weapons of Mass Destruction:
- The 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 the global strategic environment
- Militarization and Weaponization of Space
Contemporary Issues:
- Euro-Atlantic Vs. Asia Pacific: Great Power Policies
- Kashmir Issue
- Palestine Issue