*How to Ace International Relations*:
IR paper is becoming more difficult & subject oriented over the years. In this thread, I will explain the Essential Elements, Techniques & Recommended Books to secure goods marks in IR. 1/n
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IR paper is becoming more difficult & subject oriented over the years. In this thread, I will explain the Essential Elements, Techniques & Recommended Books to secure goods marks in IR. 1/n
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▶️ SUBJECT UNDERSTANDING:
IR is a subjective debate evolving around the contemporary world. There is no right & wrong in IR. One need to understand the depth of topic, evaluate both sides, and put forward an answer which one think best justifies the given scenario. Example…
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IR is a subjective debate evolving around the contemporary world. There is no right & wrong in IR. One need to understand the depth of topic, evaluate both sides, and put forward an answer which one think best justifies the given scenario. Example…
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Q: Is globalisation responsible for rise of nationalism & populism?
A: You can take stance either in favour or against. Support your stance with theoretical framework, arguments, case studies, opinions of the subject specialists, & stats. 3/n
A: You can take stance either in favour or against. Support your stance with theoretical framework, arguments, case studies, opinions of the subject specialists, & stats. 3/n
▶️ THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS:
Theories are at the core of IR. All aspirants must rationalise theories in proper way. Part 1 is all about theoretical understanding of subject. Whereas Part 2 is utilisation of these theories in accordance to given circumstances. For example… 4/n
Theories are at the core of IR. All aspirants must rationalise theories in proper way. Part 1 is all about theoretical understanding of subject. Whereas Part 2 is utilisation of these theories in accordance to given circumstances. For example… 4/n
Q: Evaluate 🇵🇰 FP decision not to send troops in Yemen War?
A: In order to answer the question, one need to fully understand different decision making models of FP, their prospects & implications. couple it with geo-political realities. Give critical analysis of decision… 5/n
A: In order to answer the question, one need to fully understand different decision making models of FP, their prospects & implications. couple it with geo-political realities. Give critical analysis of decision… 5/n
▶️ Subject Jargon:
One of the main elements differentiating IR from CA paper is the subject jargon. Make separate notes for key terminologies of IR. Memorise them & use them at appropriate occasions.
Ex:Anarchy, Balance of Power, Hegemony, World Order, Deterrence, Alliance. 6/n
One of the main elements differentiating IR from CA paper is the subject jargon. Make separate notes for key terminologies of IR. Memorise them & use them at appropriate occasions.
Ex:Anarchy, Balance of Power, Hegemony, World Order, Deterrence, Alliance. 6/n
▶️ Critical Reasoning:
As IR is subjective in nature, develop your critical reasoning by reading academic books on the discourse of IR. Development of your stance related to global issue is key here. Following are some good academic readings for IR students: 7/n
As IR is subjective in nature, develop your critical reasoning by reading academic books on the discourse of IR. Development of your stance related to global issue is key here. Following are some good academic readings for IR students: 7/n
Books:
1- Global Politics by Andrew Heywood
2- Introduction to IR by Robert Jackson
3- Globalisation of world politics by John Baylis
4- International Relations by Joshua S. Goldstein
Magazines:
1- Foreign Policy
2- The Economist
3- The Diplomat
- End 8/8-
1- Global Politics by Andrew Heywood
2- Introduction to IR by Robert Jackson
3- Globalisation of world politics by John Baylis
4- International Relations by Joshua S. Goldstein
Magazines:
1- Foreign Policy
2- The Economist
3- The Diplomat
- End 8/8-
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