IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR INTERNATIONA RELATIONS

(suggested by a Ex css examiner)

Paper I:
1. Introduction to IR
2. Theories ( critical + Constructive theory)
3. Comparative difference between realism and idealism
4. Nation-state system
5. Evolution of IR
6. Behavioral approach and systematic approach
7. National power + balance of power
8. Pakistans strategic culture
9. Nuclear India and Pakistan
10.
Globalization
11.
Diplomacy
12.
I. Law
13.
International Organizations ( Like UNO)

Paper II:
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History ( Russian revolution etc)

Decolonization after WWII
20 th Centurys cold war
Globalization and clash of civilization
International and regional organizations ( major for MCQS)
UN, world bank, IMF, EU- economic development
Foreign policy- America, Russia, US, China, India, Pakistan and EU
PAKISTAN ( in this section we have to focus on just Pakistan mainly that
will help you in Pakistan Affairs, Current affairs and Indopak history)
I. Pakistan-Afghanistan
II.
Pakistan-India
III. Pakistan-China
IV.
Pakistan-Iran
V.
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia
VI. Pakistan- Region
VII.
Geopolitics of Pakistan
VIII.
Pakistan-Kashmir
9. Nuclear
10.
Indian ocean & Great powers
11.
Palestine issue

Remember sir made it for css 2016 but it is also applicable in 2017 if
any changes occur I will let you people know.