About PSC201 Assignment 1
PSC201 Assignment No 1 for Fall 2026 is from International Relations. It covers lesson 8: Balance Of Power (Bop), carries 15 marks and is due on VULMS by 11:59 pm on Monday 9 November 2026. You can request the solution from this page.
- Course
- PSC201 International Relations
- Assignment
- Assignment No 1
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Lesson
- 8: Balance Of Power (Bop)
- Total marks
- 15
- End date
- Mon 9 Nov, 11:59 pm
What PSC201 Assignment 1 asks
This assignment explores the concept of Balance of Power in the contemporary international system. Students must analyze current geopolitical dynamics, including major power rivalries and the formation of strategic alliances. The work requires a critical evaluation of global order trends and the specific foreign policy strategies employed by various nations. You must produce a written response that adheres to specific formatting guidelines.
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Question 1
10 marksCritically evaluate the current international balance of power by referencing the United States–China rivalry, the Russia–Ukraine war, and the competition between NATO and SCO/BRICS. Discuss whether the global order is shifting toward multipolarity or remaining a contested US-led system. Support your analysis by explaining how India, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia utilize balancing, bandwagoning, and hedging strategies.
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Question 2
5 marksAnalyze the 2026 Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey as a case study of alliance formation. Briefly discuss the implications of this agreement for the regional balance of power in South Asia and the Gulf. Your discussion must reference India, Iran, the United States, and China.
- What to submit
- One MS-Word or Open Office document using Times New Roman font, size 12, and black or blue text colors.
- Topics covered
- Balance of Power International relations theory Geopolitical alliances Multipolarity Foreign policy strategies Strategic defense agreements
A summary of the assignment file, Fall 2026_PSC201_1.pdf. Download the file for the full wording before you start.
Lesson covered
The questions in this assignment come from this lesson. Read it in the PSC201 handout before you open the assignment file, then practise it with the MCQs and past papers.
Solution
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- 1 Start on the questions in the assignment file now. The solution will be added to this page once it is written.
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- 3 Save your answer in the file type the assignment file asks for, and name it with your student ID, for example BC260012345.
- 4 Open the file once more to check it is not empty or corrupted, then upload it on VULMS before 11:59 pm on Mon 9 Nov.
Questions about this assignment
When is PSC201 Assignment 1 due?
Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:59 pm. VULMS does not accept files after the deadline.
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