IDEALIST / LIBERAL TRADITION
1. What is ‘complex interdependence'? Discuss the role of transnational actors in the international system. [200words, 15marks] [2021]
2. What are the core assumptions of idealism as an approach to study International Relations? Explain its continuing relevance in peace building. [150words, 10marks] [2020]
3. What according to Joseph Nye, are the major sources of a country's soft power?Discuss its relevance in contemporary world politics. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
4. Discuss the main factors that have contributed to the gradual transformation of the world from 'Billiards Ball model' to a 'Cobweb model'. [200words, 15marks] [2014]
5. Building peace by pieces is the basis of Functionalism. Elaborate. [200words, 15marks] [2013]
6. Do you agree that liberal international theories are essentially ‘Eurocentric’ and not necessarily imperialist ? [150words, 12marks] [2012]
7. What are the major critiques of liberal internationalisation? [200words, 20marks] [2009]
8. "Sin, therefore is the mother of servitude, and first cause of men's subjection to men". (St. Augustine). Discuss. [200words, 20marks] [1997]
9. Discuss the role of Ideology in International Relations. [200words, 20marks] [1995]
10. "The traditional principle of sovereignty which plays a central role in the foreign policies of all states, is now increasingly counteracted by the growing facts of interdependence.…” Discuss. [60marks] [1995]
REALIST
1. Discuss the emergence of neo-realism and its basic tenets. [200words, 15marks] [2021]
2. Bring out the major differences between the classical Realism of Hans Morgenthau and Neorealism of Kenneth Waltz. [150words, 10marks] [2018]
3. Is Realism the best method to understand international relations? Examine this in the context of classical Realism. [250words, 20marks] [2017]
4. Identify the major differences between the classical Realism of Hans J Morgenthau and the Neorealism of Kenneth Waltz. Which process is the best suited for analysing international relations after the cold war? [150words, 10marks] [2015]
5. Examine major principles of state centric world-views. [250words, 20marks] [2013]
6. Write a note on intellectual precursor of Realism. [200words, 15marks] [2013]
7. What are the great debates between ‘classical’ and ‘modern’ realists ? Is there any thin line of continuity between these two traditions ? [250words, 20marks] [2012]
8. Examine the postmodernist critique of Realism in international politics. [200words, 20marks] [2010]
9. Discuss the Realist and Neorealist approaches to the study of International relations. [60marks] [2008]
10. Write a short note on Game theory for the study of International Politics and its limitations. [200words, 20marks] [2005]
11. Comment on the realist vision of 'national interest'. [200words, 20marks] [2004]
12. Comment on traditional approach and its significance. [200words, 20marks] [2003]
13. Clearly explain Realist theory to the study of International Politics. [60marks] [2003]
14. 'The decision-making is only a partial theory of international politics'. Critically examine the above statement. [60marks] [1999]
15. 'Realism as an approach to international relations helps to explain why states fight and threaten each other, but it is less effective in explaining much of the cooperative behaviour we see…' Comment. [60marks] [1996]
16. Discuss the role of Ideology in International Relations. [200words, 20marks] [1995]
MARXIST
1. “Marxist approach to the study of international relations has lost its relevance in the post-cold war era.” Comment. [150words, 10marks] [2021]
2. Explain the relevance of the Marxist approach in the context of globalization. [250words, 20marks] [2019]
3. How does Marxist approach explain contemporary international relations? [200words, 15marks] [2013]
4. Does the perspective of Dependency Theory offer a robust critique on the nature of mainstream development processes taking place in Africa and Latin America? [250words, 20marks] [2012]
5. Do you agree with the notion that Marxist approach to the study of International relations is largely based on economic reductionism ? Give reasons. [60marks] [2008]
6. Discuss Marxist approach to international politics. [200words, 20marks] [2002]
7. Write a short note on neocolonialism. [200words, 20marks] [1998]
8. Comment: Cultural Imperialism. [200words, 20marks] [1997]
9. Discuss the role of Ideology in International Relations. [200words, 20marks] [1995]
FUNCTIONALIST AND SYSTEMS THEORY
1. Critically examine the Functionalist approach to the study of international relations. [200words, 15marks] [2018]
2. Examine the World Systems approach as developed by Immanuel Wallerstein. [200words, 15marks] [2017]
3. Critically examine the Functional and System approaches to the study of international relations. [150words, 10marks] [2016]
4. Mortan A Kaplan's system theory is contrary to the fundamental precepts of the Systems approach. Comment. [200words, 15marks] [2014]
5. Explain the uses of Systems approach in international relations and examine the relevance of Kaplan's system analysis. [30marks] [2011]
6. Discuss the Systems Approach to the Study of International relations. [60marks] [2004]
7. 'Scientific politics can develop only if the materials of politics are treated in terms of systems of actions'. In the light of this statement of Kaplan with regard to application of systems theory to political science, critically examine the drawbacks of its application. [60marks] [1999]
8. Examine the explanatory potential of Kaplan's system theory in explaining the phenomenon of international politics in the present context. [60marks] [1998]
9. Discuss the importance of Systems Theory in modern political analysis. [60marks] [1997]
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