CSS International Law Past Paper 2021
PART-II (Subjective) 80 Marks
Attempt ONLY FOUR Questions from PART-II. (20×4)
PART-II
Q. No. 2. Consider the role of international law from the perspective of developing states. A common critique by economically weaker states is that international law is a product of the practices of economically developed states, thus protecting the rights of only those states. How do you think developing states may play a more vibrant role in the development of international law for the protection of their own interests?
Q. No. 3. Examine whether Article 1 of the 1933 Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States accurately represents the criteria of statehood in the modern context of international law.
Q. No. 4. In contemporary conflicts, the role of non-state armed groups has increased as both a physical force and a political negotiator. Is the current international law of armed conflicts equipped to deal with the threats posed by non-state armed groups to states? Discuss with reference to the right of self-defense against these groups.
Q. No. 5. Describe the role of states in the enforcement of public international law in general. Should states be entitled to protect their interests directly, or should they influence and strengthen relevant international organs and treaty bodies for this purpose?
Q. No. 6. Do you think the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is rightly called the “world court”? How is the jurisdiction of the ICJ established? Do you believe that the ICJ should have more stringent “compulsory jurisdiction” rather than the procedure mentioned in Article 36(2) of the ICJ Statute?
Q. No. 7. Discuss in detail the structure of the United Nations. Do you believe the United Nations has the capacity to fulfill the goals of promoting a more united, peaceful, and free world? Explain your answer with logical analysis and examples supporting your arguments.
Q. No. 8. Explain the laws related to diplomatic immunities under international law. Who is immune, and what is the extent of diplomatic immunity? How is Pakistan complying with its responsibilities regarding the immunity of diplomatic personnel present within its territory?