Description

The course aims at introducing students the structure of Pakistan’s foreign relations and giving them an understanding of essential factors which play a significant role in the formulation of Pakistan’s foreign policy. It highlights basic determinants, principles and objectives of Pakistan’s foreign policy with an emphasis upon analysis of Pakistan’s relations with other countries. The course aims at introducing students the structure of Pakistan’s foreign relations and giving them an understanding of essential factors which play a significant role in the formulation of Pakistan’s foreign policy. It highlights basic determinants, principles and objectives of Pakistan’s foreign policy with an emphasis upon analysis of Pakistan’s relations with other countries.

Objectives

The objective of course is to introduce the dynamics of foreign policy and diplomatic practise by using Pakistan's foreign relations as a basis for this study. The
the present course will delve deeper into selected issues that have a critical influence on
Pakistan‟s foreign policy.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the content of the lectures is expected to enable students to recognize and understand the Issues in Pakistan's Foreign Policy. Case studies and class discussions would enable the students to better understand different policy options for Pakistan during different eras. They should also be equipped to form informed opinions on various international issues. Along with the case study discussions, the presentations in the middle and at the end of the course period will develop their critical analysis abilities and will allow them to question and debate on the foreign policy options.

Recommended Books

1. Abdul Sattar, Pakistan's Foreign Policy 1947-2019: A Concise History, Oxford University Press, Karachi, 2020

2. Shahid M. Amin, Pakistan's Foreign Policy: A Reappraisal, Oxford University Press, Karachi, 2009.

RESEARCH PROJECT /PRACTICALS /LABS /ASSIGNMENTS

Home Work: Students must do assigned readings for the topic before we discuss it in the class.

1. Group Assignments
2. Individual assignments

  ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

30% Mid-term

50% Final Term

20% Sessional

Sessional marks are further divided as

Class Participation

Attendance: 5 Marks

Assignments: 10 Marks

Presentations: 5 Marks

Timings: 

Regular BSPS: Monday 9:30 -11:00

              Thursday: 11:00-12:30

Self-Support BSPS: Tuesday: 02:00-3:30

                     Wednesday: 02:00-3:30