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CSS International Relations Syllabus 2025

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CSS International Relations Syllabus 2025

This article covers the CSS International Relations complete Syllabus 2024. The syllabus of CSS International Relations consists of 2 parts of a collective 200 marks i.e., 100 marks each. The examination for CSS International Relations is the Group 1 exam for CSS candidates.

CSS International Relations Syllabus 2025

CSS International Relations Paper-I

(Marks-100)

Introduction

      • The Definition and Scope of International Relations.
      • The Nation-State System
      • 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, Feminism, Constructivism

International Political Security

      • Conceptualization of security in the twenty-first century
      • 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 war
      • Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.
      • Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to Nuclear India and Pakistan

International Political Economy

      • Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and neo- Marxism
      • Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence

International Political Community

      • Nationalism
      • Internationalism
      • Globalization

Approaches to Peace

      • Diplomacy
      • International Law
      • Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime

International Political Institution

    • United Nations
    • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
    • World Bank
    • International Court of Justice

CSS International Relations Paper-II

(Marks-100)

International Relation between two Wars

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

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

Post-Cold War

      • End of History, Clash of Civilization, Terrorism, Globalization, unipolarity New world Order

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

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 Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord; Post Cold War situation—Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation Enduring Freedom; The Bonn Process- Withdrawal

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.

Contemporary Issues

    • Indian Ocean and PACIFIC Ocean; Great Powers Moves and hegemony
    • Kashmir Issue
    • Palestine Issue

This is the complete syllabus for preparation of CSS International Relations. The Candidates should prepare thoroughly to succeed in the examination. Therefore, here are a few suggested books you can buy for better learning about CSS International Relations from your favorite Multan Kitab Ghar online bookstore.

Suggested Readings for CSS International Relations syllabus 2025

  • World Politics: Trend and Transformation, Ninth Edition by Charles W. Kegley JR. and Eugene R Wittkopf
  • Understanding International Relations, Second Edition by Chris Brown
  • Politics Among Nations by Hans j. Morgenthau
  • 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 Smith,eds
  • Games Nations Play, Seventh Edition by John Spanier
  • Essentials readings 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
  • The Cause of Wars by Michael Howard
  • Politics of Nuclear Weapons in south Asia by Bhumitra Chakma, ed
  • The Twenty year’s Crisis ; 1919-1939:An Introduction to the Study of International Relation by E.H. Carr
  • Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons by Joseph Cirincione
  • Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements by Jozef Goldblat
  • Explaining Foreign Policy by Llyod Jenson
  • The International Politics of Space by Michael Sheehan
  • Foreign Policy Making Process: A Case Study of Pakistan by Moonis Ahmar, ed
  • Planning the Unthinkable How New Powers Will Use Nuclear Biological And Chemical Weapons by Peter R. Lavoy, Scott D. Sagan, and James J. Wirtz
  • Pakistan’s Foreign Policy : An Historical Analysis by S.M. Burke
  • International Relations: Politics and Economy in the 21st Century by William Nester
  • Foreign Policy and Political process by William Wallace
  • Nuclear Risk Reduction Measures and Restraint Regime in South Asia by Zafar Nawaz Jaspal
  • The India- Pakistan Military Standoff; Crisis and Escalation in South Asia (United States) by Zachary S. Davis, ed
  • Nuclear Pakistan: Strategic Dimensions by Zulfiqar Khan, ed
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