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CSS International Relations International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy examined in CSS International Relations — 8 chapters, 34 topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy syllabus — full chapter and topic list
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International Relations Between the Two World Wars
4 topics- Russian Revolution
- Fascism
- League of Nations
- Second World War
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Cold War
3 topics- Decolonization in Asia and Africa
- Rise of the United States and Soviet Union
- Phases of the Cold War
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Post Cold War
5 topics- End of History
- Clash of Civilizations
- Terrorism and Globalization
- Unipolarity and the New World Order
- Revival of Multi-Polarity
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International and Regional Organizations
3 topics- League of Nations and United Nations
- Regional Organizations
- Reforms in the UN, World Bank and IMF
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Foreign Policy of Selected Countries
7 topics- Foreign Policy of the USA
- Foreign Policy of Russia
- Foreign Policy of China
- Foreign Policy of the UK
- Foreign Policy of India
- Foreign Policy of Pakistan
- Foreign Policy of the European Union
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South Asia
3 topics- Peace-Making and Peace-Building in South Asia
- India-Pakistan Relations
- Afghanistan
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Weapons of Mass Destruction
6 topics- Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
- Nuclear Weapon States: Programs and Postures
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
- Challenges of Non-Proliferation and Nuclear Energy Cooperation
- Missile Defence Systems and Strategic Environment
- Militarization and Weaponization of Space
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Contemporary Issues
3 topics- Euro-Atlantic vs Asia-Pacific: Great Power Policies
- Kashmir Issue
- Palestine Issue
International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy flashcards for CSS International Relations
24 of 51 cards from the International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy deck — real questions with worked answers.
In what year did the Russian Revolution's October (Bolshevik) Revolution occur, and who led it?
1917; it was led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolshevik Party, which seized power from the Provisional Government.
What were the two distinct phases of the 1917 Russian Revolution?
The February Revolution (March 1917), which overthrew the Tsar and created a Provisional Government, and the October Revolution (November 1917), in which the Bolsheviks seized power.
What was the Bolshevik slogan that captured peasant, worker, and anti-war demands in 1917?
"Peace, Land, and Bread" (also expressed as "All Power to the Soviets").
Which 1918 treaty ended Russia's participation in World War I?
The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk (March 1918), under which Bolshevik Russia ceded large territories to Germany to exit the war.
Define Fascism as an ideology.
An authoritarian, ultra-nationalist ideology that exalts the state and nation above the individual, rejects liberal democracy and Marxism, and centers on a totalitarian one-party state led by a charismatic dictator, militarism, and corporatism.
Who founded Fascism in Italy and in what year did he take power?
Benito Mussolini founded Italian Fascism; he took power after the March on Rome in 1922.
What is the core distinction between Italian Fascism and German Nazism?
Both are fascist, but Nazism added a central doctrine of biological racism and anti-Semitism (Aryan supremacy), whereas Italian Fascism emphasized the corporatist state and nationalism without racism as its primary pillar.
In what year was the League of Nations established and under which treaty/document?
1920, established under the Covenant of the League of Nations contained in the Treaty of Versailles (1919).
Whose Fourteen Points inspired the creation of the League of Nations?
US President Woodrow Wilson; the 14th point called for a general association of nations.
Why did the United States never join the League of Nations?
The US Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, largely due to isolationist opposition (led by Henry Cabot Lodge) to Article X collective security obligations.
Name three major causes of the failure of the League of Nations.
Absence of major powers (US never joined; USSR and Germany excluded/left); lack of an armed force to enforce decisions; and the requirement of unanimity, which paralyzed action against aggressors (e.g., Japan in Manchuria, Italy in Abyssinia).
What were the two principal organs of the League of Nations?
The Council (executive body with permanent and non-permanent members) and the Assembly (all member states); supported by a permanent Secretariat.
In what years did the Second World War begin and end in Europe and in Asia?
It began in Europe on 1 September 1939 (German invasion of Poland); Europe (V-E Day) ended 8 May 1945; Asia/Pacific (V-J Day) ended 2 September 1945 after Japan's surrender.
Which two alliance blocs fought the Second World War?
The Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) versus the Allied Powers (principally Britain, the USSR, the USA, France, and China).
What event brought the United States into the Second World War?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.
Define decolonization.
The process by which colonies gained independence from imperial powers, dismantling colonial empires—especially the wave across Asia and Africa after World War II.
In what year did India and Pakistan gain independence, marking a landmark in Asian decolonization?
1947, when British India was partitioned into the independent states of India and Pakistan.
What was the "Wind of Change" speech and who delivered it?
A 1960 speech by British PM Harold Macmillan acknowledging that nationalist self-determination ('the wind of change') was sweeping Africa, signaling acceptance of African decolonization.
Which two superpowers emerged from World War II, replacing the old European great-power order?
The United States and the Soviet Union, ushering in a bipolar international system.
Define the Cold War.
The period of geopolitical, ideological, economic, and military rivalry (without direct large-scale war) between the US-led Western bloc and the USSR-led Eastern bloc, lasting roughly 1947–1991.
What was the Truman Doctrine (1947)?
A US policy pledging support (aid and intervention) to nations resisting communism—first applied to Greece and Turkey—marking the start of the US containment strategy.
What was the policy of "containment" and who articulated it?
The US strategy of preventing the spread of communism beyond its existing borders; articulated by diplomat George F. Kennan (the 'Long Telegram'/the 'X' Article, 1946–47).
Name the rival military alliances of the Cold War and their founding years.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), formed 1949 by the West; and the Warsaw Pact, formed 1955 by the Soviet bloc.
What were the main phases of the Cold War?
Confrontation/early Cold War (1947–1962, peaking at the Cuban Missile Crisis); Détente (1962/69–1979, relaxation of tensions); the Second/New Cold War (1979–1985); and the end (1985–1991, Gorbachev's reforms to Soviet collapse).
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Planning International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy for CSS International Relations
International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy is about 54% of the CSS International Relations syllabus by topic count — 34 of 63 topics, spread over 8 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 25 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Foreign Policy of Selected Countries (7 topics), Weapons of Mass Destruction (6 topics), Post Cold War (5 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy (CSS International Relations) FAQ
What is in the CSS International Relations International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy syllabus?
International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy is split into 8 chapters — International Relations Between the Two World Wars, Cold War, Post Cold War, International and Regional Organizations, Foreign Policy of Selected Countries and South Asia, and 2 more, containing 34 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How is International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy structured in the CSS International Relations syllabus?
8 chapters. International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy accounts for about 54% of the topics in the whole CSS International Relations syllabus (34 of 63).
How long should I spend on International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy for CSS International Relations?
Budget around 25 hours for a first pass through International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 34 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for CSS International Relations International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy?
Yes — a 51-card International Relations Paper II: History, Regions and Foreign Policy deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.