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    The normative structure of the european union: a constructivist analysis
    (Journal of European Studies, 2018) Muhammad Shoaib Pervez
    This article discusses the normative structure of the European Union (EU) in line with the constructivist framework. This approach drifts from realism and studies international relations under a socially constructed context (norms, culture). It is divided into three sections. The first section elucidates the contours of a common European identity, which has come into being under the auspices of the EU. The penultimate section explains the normative structure of the EU by focusing on the membership negotiations it has had with Turkey, and how these talks between Ankara and Brussels, ultimately, broke down under the pressures exerted by this structure. The last section explores the norms promoted by the EU, and the role elitist rhetoric has played in the process of Europeanization.
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    Strategic culture reconceptualized: the case of india and the bjp
    (International Politics, 2018) Muhammad Shoaib Pervez
    In this paper I argue that strategic culture is shaped by the ideology of a political party and is carried through elites’ practices. A state’s decision to become a nuclear power is often explained by rational choice theories. These theories assume states as rational actors and explain their behavior by cost–benefit calculation, keeping in mind the material cost involved in such decisions. The problem with such approaches is that they usually underemphasize the impact of other influences like culture. One such variable is the role of a political party’s ideology that influences the identities of state elites and helps shape their strategic behavior. Therefore, strategic culture is appropriately explained by looking at intervening variable of elite socialization that stems from the persuasive power of socially constructed norms of political parties.
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    China Asean Economic Relations and USA Factor.
    (International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology., 2015-11-05) Rahman, Hadia
    The implementation of CAFTA (China ASEAN Free Trade Agreement) in January 2010 marked an important milestone in relations of China and ASEAN member states. This specific agreement built on and extended the growing economic relationships between the two sides. However it also caused concern for United States influence in the region. The economic relations of both sides have been talked about from various angles at many occasions and conferences worldwide but how China and ASEAN economic terms are influencing United States influence in the region in the present times have rarely been discussed. This research focuses on the growing China- ASEAN economic relationship over the past decade and a half, especially under CAFTA umbrella, observes some of the major areas of this relationship, and considers the implications for U.S. interests in the region. The vastly growing economic relations of China ASEAN did create concerns for United States initially. The observant war on terror has got United States more involved with neighbouring regions of ASEAN and China i-e Afghanistan and Iraq. But since United States is refocusing on this region with its new strategies and engagement, it is proved that it has not lost its influence in the region which it was losing especially right after the 9/11 incident. At the same time, it is proved as well that China is constantly gaining importance in the region especially after the implementation of CAFTA.
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    AKP and the idea of the Turkish Model (2002-14): A longitudinal analysis.
    (IPRI Journal, 2016) Sajjad, Fatima
    This article examines the evolution of the idea of the Turkish model as constructed by academics from the West, the Muslim world and Turkey during the three consecutive terms of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) rule in Turkey. It focuses on the changing political landscape of Turkey, the Middle East and the world at large during post 9/11 years and the emerging issues and debates around the idea of this model. Based on a careful selection and examination of 145 academic articles on the model published during the extended rule of AKP in Turkey (2002-14), the study illustrates that the term „Turkish model‟ has held disparate meanings and generated diverse debates overtime. The growing political unrest, suppression and violence in and around Turkey during the third phase of AKP rule (2012-14) has significantly undermined the idea which lately held great appeal in the West as well as the Muslim world.
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    The civilizational rift and the idea of the turkish model: a case study (2002-2014).
    (Journal of Political Studies, 2016) Fatima Sajjad
    The idea of the Turkish model and the idea of clash of civilizations appeared in the International Relations academic discourse around the same time. Initially during the post- cold war days and later during the post 9/11 years the two ideas prevailed side by side. At a time when the global war on terror was seen as an evidence of an inevitable clash between Islam and the West, the idea of the Turkish model showed the possibility of reconciliation between the two. The current study examines the case of the idea of the Turkish model through the theoretical lens provided by the clash of civilizations narrative. It undertakes a cross sectional, comparative discourse analysis of the idea of the Turkish model as constructed by academics from the West, the Muslim world and Turkey. The analysis finds that contrary to the clash of civilizations narrative, the academic discourse from the West, the Muslim world and Turkey tends to present similar ideas on and around the Turkish model through various phases of the extended AKP rule in Turkey. It is compatibility rather than a clash of ideas which emerges as a dominant trend in the academic discourse across civilizations.
The political science and international relations programs at University of Management and Technology provide cutting-edge skills, knowledge and professional understanding of the disciplines. Main objective of these programs is to develop an exciting and supporting learning environment that is conductive to high quality research and related learning activities, including debates, seminars, and lectures. The learning community thus formed will engage in a systematic study of both theoretical and practical aspects of political Science and International Relations. In addition to providing basic knowledge of Political Science and International Relations, these programs will focus on developing critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and communication and collaboration skills in its participants. Moreover special emphasis will be placed on building individuals capable of meeting challenges of contemporary professional life.