PAPER-III

INTERNATIONAL AND AREA STUDIES Signature and Name of Invigilator


Note This paper is of two hundred marks containing four sections. Candidates are required to attempt the questions contained in these sections according to the detailed instructions given therein.

SECTION I


Note This section consists of two essay type questions of twenty marks each, to be answered in about five hundred words each. ×
20 40 marks)


1. To what extent has unipolarity undermined the role and functioning of the United Nations

2. Make an assessment of India's Look East policy.

3. The fall of Soviet Union was cataclysmic event. Comment.

4. Do you think the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty has succeeded in meeting the challenges of nuclear proliferation Give reasons for your answer.


SECTION II


Note This section contains three questions from each of the electives/specializations. The candidate has to choose only one elective/specialization and answer all the three questions contained therein. Each question carries fifteen marks and is to be answered in about three hundred words. ×
15 45 Marks)

5. Differentiate between the basic approaches of realism and neo-realism to the concept of power and state.

6. Write an analytical note on Hedley Bull's concept of 'Anarchical Society' and show how far it is relevant in the present world order.

7. According to post-modernist thinkers, State and Government are fictions. Do you agree

8. How far is war on terror justified

9. How has religious radical movement affected the structure of the Nation-State in Islamic Societies

10. What are salient features of the 'Third State Debate' in context of existing world order

11. Comment on the Palestine Peace Process and highlight the role of the U.S.A. in it.

12. Discuss India-Gulf Co-operation Council relations and explain its importance in recent years.

13. Do you think the rise of nationalism in South east Asia can be explained in terms of colonial rule Discuss with special reference to the case of Indonesia.

14. Attempt an overview of the secessionist movements in any two countries of South east Asia.

15. Discuss the changing perception of the ASEAN countries regarding the role of Japan in the Post Cold War era.

16. How do you account for poor economic growth in Africa in the 1970s

17. Discuss China's growing involvement in Africa.

18. Discuss the role of Civil Society in political development in Africa.

19. US and Russia are uneasy partners Comment.

20. Write a note on water dispute in Central Asia.

21. Compare and contrast the Caspian Oil Pipelines Baku Tbilisi Ceyhan and Nabucco.

22. Outline some key factors which are preventing India from achieving great power status.

23. Why has South Asia been described as "on nuclear fuse"

24. Briefly explain the difficulties encountered by the parties in Nepal to draft a new Constitution for the country.

25. Write a note on "Imperial Presidency".

26. What are the benefits of Indo-US 123 agreement for India

27. Describe the basic features of American Constitution.

28. Profile the Women Presidents of Latin American Countries.

29. Describe Indo-Brazil ties in the light of President Pratibha Patil's visit to that country.

30. Write a critique on Obama's policy towards Latin American Countries.


Note This section contains nine questions of ten marks, each to be answered in about fifty words. ×10 90 Marks)

31. Write a brief note on MTCR.

32. What impact would be caused on US-Pakistan relation by the death of Osama-bin Laden

33. What is 'Gujral Doctrine'

34. Outline briefly the major obstacles to Indo-US relations during the Cold War.

35. Which countries are involved in 'Golden Triangle' of Narcotic Trade

36. Point out how Pakistan is strategically significant to USA.

37. What is India's position in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

38. What is BRIC

39. What are the contributing factors to global food crisis


Note This section contains five questions of five marks each based on the following passage. Each question should be answered in about thirty words. ×
5 25 Marks)

40. Read the following paragraph and answer all five questions given below

The U.S. needs to continue to limit Indian involvement in Afghanistan if it is to have any hope of a long-term co-operative relationship with Pakistan. The West also needs to seek a peaceful solution to the Kashmir dispute, despite immense obstacles in both Pakistan and India. Most importantly, it is the perception of India as the primary threat to the Pakistani State that colours its perceptions of the conflict in Afghanistan and Pakistan's security needs. The Pakistani establishment fears that a pro-Indian Government in Afghanistan would allow India to operate a proxy war against Pakistan from its territory … Increased Indian investment in trade with development support to the Afghan Government, which the U.S. Government has encouraged, causes Pakistan to embrace Taliban groups as anti-India allies. We need to reassess Indian involvement in Afghanistan and our (U.S.) policies towards India Resolving the Kashmir dispute would dramatically improve the situation. What can be said in nutshell is that a balance needs to be struck between economic and security benefits to the West of closer ties to India and security threats to stemming from Islamist militancy in Pakistan.

What prompts U.S.A. to limit Indian involvement in Afghanistan

41. Why is U.S. keen on peaceful settlement of Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan

42. How does Pakistan view Indian involvement in Afghanistan

43. Which factor encourages Pakistan to be friend Taliban groups

44. How does the West try to strike a balance on two crucial issues