ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department Library & Information Sciences)

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Course: Introduction to International Relations (9570)

Level: BS IR Semester: Spring, 2025

Credit Hours: 03

Please read the following instructions for writing your assignments. (AD, BS, B. Ed, MA/MSc, MEd) (ODL Mode).

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the marks are distributed according to its requirements.

2. Read the question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of the questions.

3. Avoid irrelevant discussion/information and reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.

4. Handwritten scanned assignments are not acceptable.

5. Upload your typed (in Word or PDF format) assignments on or before the due date.

6. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.

7. Late assignments can’t be uploaded at LMS.

8. The students who attempt their assignments in Urdu/Arabic may upload a scanned copy of their handwritten assignments (in PDF format) on University LMS. The size of the file should not exceed 5MB.

Total Marks:100 Pass Marks:50

ASSIGNMENT NO. 1

(Unit: 1-5)

Q1 Define the term "International Relations" and discuss its importance as a field of study in the modern globalized world. (20)

Q.2 Analyze the foundational theories of International Relations, focusing on classical realism and neorealism. How do these theories address power dynamics among states? (20)

Q.3 Trace the historical development of the modern state system. Discuss the concepts of sovereignty and legitimacy and how they are impacted by globalization. (20)

Q.4 Compare the traditional balance of power theory with modern applications in today's multipolar world. Provide relevant examples. (20)

Q.5 Discuss the concept of national interest and its role in shaping foreign policy. How does the Islamic perspective on national interest differ from conventional views? (20)

Total Marks: 100 Passing Marks: 50

ASSIGNMENT NO. 2

(Unit: 6-9)

Q.1 Explain the concept of nationalism and its various types. How does nationalism influence interstate relations and conflicts? (20)

Q.2 Assess the role of diplomacy from ancient times to the modern era. What are the key forms of diplomacy, and how do they contribute to conflict resolution? (20)

Q.3 Evaluate the impact of globalization and post-Cold War ideologies on modern political systems. Discuss how these ideologies influence international relations. (20)

Q.4 Analyze the causes of war and the conditions necessary for peace in international relations. Discuss the role of international institutions in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. (20)

Q.5 Examine the role of non-state actors, including multinational corporations and NGOs, in the contemporary international system. How do they influence global politics? (20)