TIMES University, Multan

M.PHIL. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Semester I

#	Course Title	Theory	Lab
1	International Relations: Advanced Theory and Practice	3	0
2	Traditional and Non-Traditional Security Paradigms	3	0
3	Advanced Research Methodology	3	0
4	Global Political Economy	3	0
Total		12

Semester II

#	Course Title	Theory	Lab
1	Politics of South Asia	3	0
2	Politics of Middle East	3	0
3	Foreign Policy Analysis	3	0
4	Major Issues of Muslim World	3	0
Total		12

Semester III & IV

#	Course Title	Theory	Thesis
1	Thesis OR Three Subjects	9 / 0	0 / 6
Total		06–09

Total Credit Hours: 30–33

Note: In Semester III & IV, students choose either the Thesis route (0 theory + 6 thesis credit hours) or Three Elective Subjects (9 theory + 0 thesis credit hours) — giving a program total of 30 (thesis route) or 33 (course route) credit hours.

List of Courses

1.Ethnic Conflict in Global Perspective

2.International Law and Use of Force

3.Contemporary Trends in International Law

4.Comparative Analyses of Foreign Policy of Major Powers

5.Role of International Financial Institutions in International Relations

6.An Analysis of Pakistan’s Foreign Policy

7.Politics and Security of Asia-Pacific Region

8.National Security Issues in Contemporary Pakistan

9.Contemporary Environmental Issues

10.Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia

11.Peace Building in Post-conflict Societies

12.International Organizations

13.Power Sharing in Multiethnic States