International Relations

The main purpose behind Beijing's intervention in North Korea is to …….

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:
Though the last twenty five years have seen China dazzle the world with its excellent economic performance, it has shied away from playing the kind of active role in international affairs that would be commensurate with its economic weight. This is because traditionally China’s politics have been defined by the need for economic development above all else.
In the past, China’s authorities have tended to down play the country’s international clout, choosing to stress instead its development, country status and limited military capabilities. Such modest rhetoric was intended to allay the fears that China’s rise was causing across its immediate neighborhood. That Beijing is finally acknowledging its status as a major player in the international system is evidenced by the fact that the president has personally developed a theory of international relations; the concept of harmonious world. The concept, encompassing broad notions of multilateralism, prosperity for all though common development and tolerance for diversity has left the world opinion perplexed. These are commendable objectives, but the theory is short on specifics regarding the means to achieve them.
China’s recent willingness to be a more active player internationally stems from the complex factors. The country’s economic strength having acquired the largest foreign exchange reserves in the world- is undeniable and reports favor it to be the largest economy in the next quarter of a century. For sustained double- digit economic growth, China thus has no choice but to become more active internationally. Moreover as a major proportion of the oil and other natural resources that China needs to feed its growing economy are imported Beijing has to aggressively woo the countries rich in energies resources, which also represent emerging markets for Chinese products. To ensure a stable security environment within the region and thus facilitate economic growth, China played an active role in facilitating negotiations with North Korea. Destabilization of a potential flash point like the Korean peninsula would lead to a flood of refugees crossing the border, interrupting careful plans for economic rejuvenation of China’s North-East. China’s growing influence has caused a shift in the geopolitical status quo and its influence is beginning to replace that of the United States and European powers in Africa. China’s new diplomacy though has had its share of critics who have expressed their unease at China’s military modernization programme and its willingness to deal with regimes widely condemned as corrupt and oppressive. Despite this when Africa was in need of aid and infrastructure or the US needed help in negotiating with Korea they turned to China. By taking a lead in a variety of international and regional forums, initiating bilateral and military exchange and dispensing aid and technical assistance in parts of the worlds where traditional powers are cautious to trend, China has signaled that its days of sitting on the sidelines, content to let other shape world affairs are emphatically over.

Which of the following CANNOT be said about China's international relations theory?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:
Though the last twenty five years have seen China dazzle the world with its excellent economic performance, it has shied away from playing the kind of active role in international affairs that would be commensurate with its economic weight. This is because traditionally China’s politics have been defined by the need for economic development above all else.
In the past, China’s authorities have tended to down play the country’s international clout, choosing to stress instead its development, country status and limited military capabilities. Such modest rhetoric was intended to allay the fears that China’s rise was causing across its immediate neighborhood. That Beijing is finally acknowledging its status as a major player in the international system is evidenced by the fact that the president has personally developed a theory of international relations; the concept of harmonious world. The concept, encompassing broad notions of multilateralism, prosperity for all though common development and tolerance for diversity has left the world opinion perplexed. These are commendable objectives, but the theory is short on specifics regarding the means to achieve them.
China’s recent willingness to be a more active player internationally stems from the complex factors. The country’s economic strength having acquired the largest foreign exchange reserves in the world- is undeniable and reports favor it to be the largest economy in the next quarter of a century. For sustained double- digit economic growth, China thus has no choice but to become more active internationally. Moreover as a major proportion of the oil and other natural resources that China needs to feed its growing economy are imported Beijing has to aggressively woo the countries rich in energies resources, which also represent emerging markets for Chinese products. To ensure a stable security environment within the region and thus facilitate economic growth, China played an active role in facilitating negotiations with North Korea. Destabilization of a potential flash point like the Korean peninsula would lead to a flood of refugees crossing the border, interrupting careful plans for economic rejuvenation of China’s North-East. China’s growing influence has caused a shift in the geopolitical status quo and its influence is beginning to replace that of the United States and European powers in Africa. China’s new diplomacy though has had its share of critics who have expressed their unease at China’s military modernization programme and its willingness to deal with regimes widely condemned as corrupt and oppressive. Despite this when Africa was in need of aid and infrastructure or the US needed help in negotiating with Korea they turned to China. By taking a lead in a variety of international and regional forums, initiating bilateral and military exchange and dispensing aid and technical assistance in parts of the worlds where traditional powers are cautious to trend, China has signaled that its days of sitting on the sidelines, content to let other shape world affairs are emphatically over.

Why has China traditionally been a passive spectator in global affairs?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given question:
Though the last twenty five years have seen China dazzle the world with its excellent economic performance, it has shied away from playing the kind of active role in international affairs that would be commensurate with its economic weight. This is because traditionally China’s politics have been defined by the need for economic development above all else.
In the past, China’s authorities have tended to down play the country’s international clout, choosing to stress instead its development, country status and limited military capabilities. Such modest rhetoric was intended to allay the fears that China’s rise was causing across its immediate neighborhood. That Beijing is finally acknowledging its status as a major player in the international system is evidenced by the fact that the president has personally developed a theory of international relations; the concept of harmonious world. The concept, encompassing broad notions of multilateralism, prosperity for all though common development and tolerance for diversity has left the world opinion perplexed. These are commendable objectives, but the theory is short on specifics regarding the means to achieve them.
China’s recent willingness to be a more active player internationally stems from the complex factors. The country’s economic strength having acquired the largest foreign exchange reserves in the world- is undeniable and reports favor it to be the largest economy in the next quarter of a century. For sustained double- digit economic growth, China thus has no choice but to become more active internationally. Moreover as a major proportion of the oil and other natural resources that China needs to feed its growing economy are imported Beijing has to aggressively woo the countries rich in energies resources, which also represent emerging markets for Chinese products. To ensure a stable security environment within the region and thus facilitate economic growth, China played an active role in facilitating negotiations with North Korea. Destabilization of a potential flash point like the Korean peninsula would lead to a flood of refugees crossing the border, interrupting careful plans for economic rejuvenation of China’s North-East. China’s growing influence has caused a shift in the geopolitical status quo and its influence is beginning to replace that of the United States and European powers in Africa. China’s new diplomacy though has had its share of critics who have expressed their unease at China’s military modernization programme and its willingness to deal with regimes widely condemned as corrupt and oppressive. Despite this when Africa was in need of aid and infrastructure or the US needed help in negotiating with Korea they turned to China. By taking a lead in a variety of international and regional forums, initiating bilateral and military exchange and dispensing aid and technical assistance in parts of the worlds where traditional powers are cautious to trend, China has signaled that its days of sitting on the sidelines, content to let other shape world affairs are emphatically over.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the current political situation in Pakistan?

1. Parliamentary elections took place in February 2008 in Pakistan.
2. The result of the elections held could not be declared as the Pakistan is under State emergency.
3. Musharraf's friendly parties and leaders lost their seats in the elections.