Hammad Ahmed

MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

HOW TO PREPARE FOR CSS

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PAPER
The IR is a fascinating subject and covers an expansive scope of points with regards to planning
at that point get CSS Worldwide Connection Notes. IR is about connections of one nation to
another. It is appropriate to make reference here that in the event that you have picked political
theory as a discretionary subject and worldwide connection alongside it, at that point you will
get bunches of assistance in the arrangement on the grounds that both are between connected
with each other. It is another field of political theory and comprises of controls, for example,
sociologies and humanities.

It is a one of a kind field of concentrate that develops as the formal instruction in the scholastic
issues of the school. IR are about the practices received by the world economies to keep up their
associations with the neighbouring nations. The objective of the universal relationship is to
reach the nations in exchange, social welfare, worldwide help and different fields of the life.
There are two centre ideas of worldwide relations including authenticity and progressivism. It
includes worldwide organizations like Joined Countries, World Bank, and Global Money related
Assets. IR think about remote arrangements, irreconcilable circumstance, war, atomic
multiplication and fear mongering.

"International Relations is the objective and systematic study of international life in all its
aspects."

Another legitimacy just as bad mark of this control is that it has no limits of its scope. It is merit
in the feeling of arrangement of supreme chance to man to make examine on the day by day
changing global relations. It is negative mark as the control neglects to give itself concrete shape
and blueprint. Yet at the same time keeping in view the viewpoints contemplated in the
Worldwide Relations till now, we will attempt to expound its extension. Following focuses will
demonstrate accommodating in such manner;

 IR thinks about relations between states in their political and monetary prospects
essentially.
 IR covers the domain of 'outside affairs' in the entirety of its measurements.
 IR manages the account and considering of Global History with the expect to find out the
premise of states' relations before.
 IR ponders Worldwide Law with regards to how universal principles define and
administer the relations between states.
 IR typifies its extension with the incorporation of states as well as the non-state
performing artists in universal relations.
Hammad Ahmed
MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

 IR manages the universal occasions of;

1. War
2. Harmony
3. Atomic world
4. Global political economy
5. Globalization
6. Global organizations
7. Conflicts among states
8. Outside approach and basic leadership
9. National powers and interests

TO PREPARE FOR CSS IR EXAM

To prepare for CSS IR exam first we must know the syllabus:

CSS International Relations Syllabus

PAPER –I (MARKS 100)

CSS International Relations Paper-I Syllabus

Total Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 3 hours

I. Introduction

 The Definition and Scope of International Relations.

 The Nation-State System

 Evolution of International Society

II. Theories and Approaches

 The Classical Approaches-Realism and Idealism

 The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach,

 Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism

 Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism

III. International Political Security.

 Conceptualization of security in the Twenty-First century

 Power. Elements of National Power

 Balance of Power

 Foreign Policy: Determinants, Decision Making and Analysis

 Sovereignty
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MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

 National Interest

IV. 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

V. International Political Economy.

 Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and Neo- Marxism

 Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence discourse

VI. International political community.

 Nationalism

 Internationalism

 Globalization

VII. Approaches to Peace

 Diplomacy

 International Law

 Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime

VIII. International Political Institution

 United Nations

 International Monetary Fund (IMF)

 World Bank

 International Court of Justice

Hammad Ahmed
MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

PAPER- II (MARKS-100)

CSS International Relations Paper-II Syllabus

Total Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 3 hours

I. International Relation between two Wars

 Russian Revolution, Fascism, League of Nations, Second World War

II. Cold War

 Decolonization in Asia and Africa.

 Rise of United States and Soviet Union,

 Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War

III. Post Cold War

 End of History, Clash of Civilization, Terrorism, Globalization, unipolarity New world

Order

IV. International and Regional Organizations

 League of Nation, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN, NAFTA, SAARC,
SCO, OIC, ECO, WTO.

 Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF

V. Foreign Policy of Selected Countries

 USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU

VI. 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
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MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

 Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord; Post Cold
War situation---Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation Enduring Freedom; The
Bonn Process- Withdrawal

VII. Weapons of Mass Destruction

 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, Nuclear Civil Deal Regime

 The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment

 Militarization and Weaponization of Space.

VIII. Contemporary Issues

 Indian Ocean and PACIFIC Ocean; Great Powers Moves and hegemony

 Kashmir Issue

 Palestine Issue

SCAN THROUGH THE PAST PAPERS!!

Presently, in the wake of having a cautious investigation of the schedule, writing down the
essential themes and extricating helpful information; next step is the intensive examination of
the past papers. Experience later past papers and look at the test pattern. See the most made
inquiries and most asked themes and check how the inspector asks and contorts an inquiry.

PAPER CONSTRUCTION

Now we must understand the paper composition. The paper is constituted in a manner to test
the knowledge of the student as whole but understanding the pattern can lead to ease in
difficulty.

Paper 1#

Total marks 100

MCQ 20 marks
Hammad Ahmed
MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

Question Answers 80 marks (20 marks each attempt 4 of 7)

Paper 2#

Total marks 100

MCQs 20 marks

Question Answers 80 marks (20 marks each attempt 4 of 7)

STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH CURRENT AFFAIRS!!

One more thing about International Relations is completed by staying up to date with current
affairs. Read newspaper, try different sources of information.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Now you must prepare these important questions related to your syllabus, not just these
questions you can always make your own questions. Some important questions are given below
for CSS IR paper.

Paper-1

1. Definition and scope of IR. Its evolution as a discipline.

2. State is still the main actor in IR. Give a historical overview of the
development of Modern State System/Nation State System. Which Non State
Actors have challenged its monopoly?
3. Compare Idealism with Realism and their offshoots Neorealism and
Neoliberalism. Which theory justifies the IR in its empirical sense?
4. Define Strategic culture. How strategic culture guides decision makers?
Discuss it with special reference to Pakistan.
5. Is theory of balance of power still relevant? Keeping in view its relevance in
south Asia.
6. What is IPE? What are its main theoretical perspectives?

Paper-2

1. Did Treaty of Versailles lead toward the Second World War? Discus the other
causes of WW-II
2. Who is responsible for Cold War? Was it a stabilizing factor in IRs?
3. It is said that Pakistan’s Foreign Policy has been remained Indo-centric.
Explain FP of Pakistan and its determinants by identifying its flaws. Or how
are you seeing foreign policy of USA under Trump? Note: also prepare FP of
China and Russia,
4. Pak-India relations-outstanding issues and their solution through diplomatic
means
5. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime-What measures have been taken to
ensure non-proliferation? What challenges are faced by this regime?
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MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

6. How China is trying to change Global World order by making moves in the
Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Write down the cooperation and competition
of Great powers in Indian and Pacific Ocean?

RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR CSS CANDIDATE

Some recommended books to read for CSS IR preparations are the following:

 International Relations by Joshua S. Goldstein & Jon C. Pevehouse

 International Relations by Prakash Chander
 Politics in Minutes by Marcus Weeks
 Foreign policy of Pakistan
 International Politics: A Framework for Analysis by Holsti, K.J.
 Contemporary Security and Strategy by Craig A. Snyder (ed.),
 The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations by John
Baylis and Stev
 Games Nations Play, Seventh Edition by John Spanier
 Essentials readnigs in World Politics by Karen Mingst
 World in Collision: Terror and the Future of Global Order by Ken Booth and Tim Dunne,ed
 Theory of International Politics by Kenneth N. Waltz
 Theories of International Relations by Scott Burchill and Andrew Linklater

11 TIPS FOR EVERY SUCESSFUL CSS CANDIDATE

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update of the schedule.

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hopeful before test. Yet, for better execution, endeavour to understand that you are the best at
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5) Have a sound rest of no less than 8 hours to all the more likely perform in the examination. If
there should arise an occurrence of sleep deprivation, one may not perform well even he/she
has arranged each inquiry in detail.

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exercise for loosening up your nerves. Remember, physical exercise will guarantee your
soundness of considerations and resulting better execution in definite paper.

7) Attempt to abstain from meeting the people (near test) who are having the propensity for
demoralizing others.
Hammad Ahmed
MBA Finance UOL, HND L5 Business Accounting, PGD L7 SML Pearson Edexcel UK

8) Compose increasingly more as composing practice is basic for verifying great score in
composed test. This is on the grounds that, your answer sheet is included 24 pages and by and
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9) Attempt to close every question by basic investigation.

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you with getting great score in composed test. In any case, you may utilize headings in papers
other than English Exposition.

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status of your comprehension is there. This will spare your valuable 15 minutes in paper. On the
off chance that, you continue sitting tight for help of colleagues for tricking, this will simply
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CONCLUSION

Here I must say IR is not such an easy topic actually it is very complex, it is a cocktail of all the
social sciences. But with through study and guidelines one can achieve success. I must also say a
previous IR study background adds to the advantage of success.