III. Global Issues (40 Marks)

Official CSS Syllabus (16 topics) — 40 Marks: International Security | International Political Economy | Human Rights | Environment | Population | Terrorism & Counter-Terrorism | Global Energy Politics | Nuclear Proliferation & Security | Nuclear Politics in South Asia | International Trade | Cooperation/Competition in Arabian Sea, Indian & Pacific Oceans | MDGs (Current Status) | Globalization | Middle East Crisis | Kashmir Issue | Palestine Issue

Answer Structure (all topics)

1. Definition/background 2. Current global status (facts, data) 3. Pakistan's specific stake/position 4. Key debates/challenges 5. Conclusion

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Each of the 16 syllabus topics now has its own dedicated page (definition/background, current global status, Pakistan's stake, MCQ traps where relevant). Use this page as your quick-review index — full detail lives in each subpage below.

General MCQ Traps (Global Issues section — quick recall)

• Kyoto Protocol (1997) bound only developed countries; Copenhagen Accord (2009) was non-binding; Paris Agreement (2015) is the current binding-ish framework
• MDGs (2000-2015) were succeeded by SDGs (2015-2030)
• Doha Round is stalled, not concluded — Bali Package (2013) was only partial (trade facilitation only)
• Pakistan and India are both outside the NPT

Syllabus Topic Pages (1–16)

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