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M.A. Part I (Semester - I) POLITICAL SCIENCE, Nov/Dec 2019

Paper No 401: Theories of International Relations 4. What do you understand by the neo-neo synthesis? What were the key
points of divergence between these and the radical approaches to
international relations? Explain.
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Note: - Answers may be written either in English or in Hindi; but the same medium 5. The conceptual foundations of international relations are gendered. Do
should be used throughout the paper. you agree? Give reasons for your answer.

Attempt ANY FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. How does Waltz explain the anarchy problematique in international
relations? Do the capabilities of a State really matter for Waltz when he is
trying to chart a framework for explaining an anarchical international
system?
6. How has post-modernism problematized the core assumptions of
mainstream theories in international relations?
7. Critically evaluate the key features of Chinese traditions in international
relations.

8. Write short notes on ANY TWO of the following:

2. ‘The Turbulence theory of James Rosenau questions the inside/outside

bias that is innate for international relations’ theorizing’. Elaborate. (a) Wilsonian Idealism and International Relations

(b) Critical Constructivism

3. How important is the fungibility of power resources in understanding the

neo-liberal institutionalism? Does the measurement problem impede (c) Problematic of ‘International’
theorization of politics?
(d) Andrel Linklater’s Conception of Political Community