CSS International Relations Paper-II Syllabus, Past Papers

CSS INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS-II PAST PAPERS
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SYLLABUS: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PAPER-II
Total Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 3 hours

I. International Relation between two Wars

II. Cold War

III. Post Cold War

End of History, Clash of Civilizations, Terrorism, Globalization, Unipolarity (New World Order) and Revival of Multi-Polarity

IV. 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

V. Foreign Policy of Selected Countries

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
Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion and 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, Cooperation for Nuclear Energy
The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment
Militarization and Weaponization of Space.

VIII. Contemporary Issues