FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY, ISLAMABAD

Mid-Term Examination
36th Specialised Diplomatic Course for FSP Officers - 2016

INTERNATIONAL LAW

Time Allowed: Two Hours Total Marks: 60

Note: 1. Attempt any three questions. All questions carry equal marks
2. Extra attempt of a question or part hereof will not be marked
3. Write the exact question number before attempting answer

Q.1 Trace the origin and discuss the evolution of International Law with
special reference to expansion of its scope and application to new
subjects / objects.

Q.2 Is International Law a law? Give arguments for and against and
quote examples of its enforcement through the UN organs.

Q.3 Enumerate and explain the sources of International Law as

prescribed in Art 38 of the Statute of International Court of Justice.

Q.4 Describe the procedure for making treaties and explain the
circumstances, when a treaty may be terminated.

Q.5 Explain the theories of recognition and discuss/differentiate

between recognition of states and governments.

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 FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY, ISLAMABAD
Mid-Term Examination
36th Specialised Diplomatic Course for FSP Officers - 2016

PAKISTAN’S ECONOMY AND FOREIGN TRADE

Time Allowed: Two Hours Total Marks: 60

Note: i) Attempt ONLY THREE questions. All question carry EQUAL

marks.
ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted
question will not be considered

Q.1 a) Differentiate between Balance of Trade and Balance of 10+10

Payments. 20
b) Explain factors that adversely affect the Balance of Payments
position of Pakistan economy.

Q.2 Privatization is a complex exercise with multifaceted implications

and should be conducted with a number of caveats. Briefly 20
discuss the process with reference to Pakistan and provide
detailed arguments for and against it in light of these caveats.

Q.3 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan is considered a vital

source of external capital flows to meet the saving-investment 20
and export-import gaps. Briefly review the overall impact of FDI
inflows into Pakistan’s economy, followed by a discussion on
how Pakistan’s FDI strategy can be strengthened.

Q.4 Pakistan’s economy is confronted with serious debt problem.

Explain the nature of external and internal indebtedness and a 20
possible exit strategy

Q.5 Discuss Pakistan’s export profile in terms of the following: 20

 Share of major export categories
 How has this composition evolved during the past 10 years
 Share of major countries in Pakistan’s exports.

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 FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY, ISLAMABAD
Mid-Term Examination
36th Specialised Diplomatic Course for FSP Officers - 2016

DIPLOMATIC THEORY, PRACTICE AND PROTOCOL

Time Allowed: Two Hours Total Marks: 60

Note: i) Attempt ONLY THREE questions. All question carry EQUAL

marks
ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted
question will not be considered

Q.1 Trace the evolution of diplomatic practice from ancient to modern

times. What limits are placed on the influence of resident envoys by
the modern means of communication?

Q.2 How does leader to leader diplomacy help to conduct international

relations and what are its disadvantages?

Q.3 Modern diplomacy is run on multiple tracks. Discuss the

significance of economic and cultural diplomacy as diplomatic tools
of the 21st century.

Q.4 Discuss the role of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relation to other

national stakeholders in foreign policy formulation and
implementation.

Q.5 Discuss steps involved in the recognition of a state, establishment

of diplomatic relations, opening of a resident mission and
appointment of an ambassador.

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 FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY, ISLAMABAD
Mid-Term Examination
36th Specialised Diplomatic Course for FSP Officers - 2016

PAKISTAN’S FOREIGN POLICY AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Time Allowed: Two Hours Total Marks: 60

Note: i) Attempt ONLY THREE questions. All question carry EQUAL

marks.
ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted
question will not be considered

Q.1 What has been the influence on Pakistan’s Foreign Policy, of the
type and nature of governments which have been in power in the
country?

Q.2 What are the principal arguments on the nuclear issue in South
Asia? Analyse the current balance of nuclear forces, and Pakistan’s
nuclear doctrine.

Q.3 What are the factors contributing to the Afghan Conflict? Analyse
Pakistan’s Policy on Afghanistan.

Q.4 Analyse the impact of the war on terror on Pakistan.

Q.5 Describe the current dynamics in Indo-Pakistan ties.

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 FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY, ISLAMABAD
Mid-Term Examination
36th Specialised Diplomatic Course for FSP Officers - 2016

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND MULTILATERAL ISSUES

Time Allowed: Two Hours Total Marks: 60

Note: i) Attempt ONLY THREE questions. All question carry EQUAL

marks.
ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted
question will not be considered

Q.1 Trace the main reasons for the failure of the League of Nations.
How is the Charter of the United Nations an improvement on the
Covenant of the League?

Q.2 UN Secretary General's role as the Organization's Chief

Administrative Officer and world's top diplomat has sometime been
the subject of derision and criticism. Evaluate his role and influence
in the UN system.

Q.3 Peacekeeping is an innovation which the UN is employing with

increasing frequency. Discuss its evolution, scope and effectiveness.

Q.4 The Charter of the United Nations confers on the Security Council
the "primary" but not exclusive responsibility for the maintenance
of international peace and security. Discuss the role of the General
Assembly and the Security Council in this field.

Q.5 What is Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG)? Describe the controversy

regarding Non-NPT states joining this Group.

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 FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY, ISLAMABAD
Mid-Term Examination
36th Specialised Diplomatic Course for FSP Officers - 2016

INTERNATIONAL POLITICS

Time Allowed: Two Hours Total Marks: 60

Please answer any THREE questions. They all carry equal marks. Please
be logical and clear in your statements.

Q.1 Critically evaluate key claims of the “Realist” paradigm of

international politics.

Q.2 Analyze the implications of “Anarchy” for state behavior in the

international arena.

Q.3 Analyze the main features of the emerging international system with
special reference to Jack Donnelly’s observations.

Q.4 Has major war become obsolete today?

Q.5 Write short notes on the following:

a) Nuclear deterrence
b) Significance of non-state actors

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 FOREIGN SERVICE ACADEMY, ISLAMABAD
Mid-Term Examination
36th Specialised Diplomatic Course for FSP Officers - 2016

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS

Time Allowed: Two Hours Total Marks: 60

Note: i) Attempt ONLY THREE questions. All question carry EQUAL

marks.
ii) Extra attempt of any question or any part of the attempted
question will not be considered

Q.1 How does Hecksher-Ohlin (H-O) theory provide a better

explanation of international trade that comparative advantage
theory? Also explain Leontief Paradox in the light of H-O model.

Q.2 Discuss the definition and concept of import tariff. What are the
effects of imposition of tariff on trade and economy of a country?
Explain with the help of graphs.

Q.3 With reference to Michael Porter’s diamond model, describe the key
determinants of international competitive advantage that T
Company may need to depend on to sustain its competitive
position in international markets

Q.4 Does free trade promote or hinder economic development and

welfare of a society?

Q.5 Write notes on the following: (5 Marks each)

a. Countervailing duties
b. Dumping
c. Terms of trade
d. Leontief paradox

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