Unification of Europe: Post War Foundations: NATO and European Community; Consolidation and Expansion of European Community; European Union.
PYQs: Unification of Europe [1985-2024]
- ‘The Brussels Treaty of 17 March, 1948 paved the way for the formation of NATO.’ (2003)
- “NATO in many ways symbolized the key role that the United States had come to play in Europe.” Comment. (2007)
- “The collapse of Berlin Wall in 1989 brought new ideas of co – operation in Europe.” Critically evaluate. (2011)
- Examine the challenges confronted by the proponents of European unity after the collapse of Soviet Empire in Eastern Europe. (2011)
- “The European Union is the new sick man of Europe.” Critically evaluate. (2013)
- “Europe was eclipsed through European folly due to the two world wars.” Elucidate. (2014)
- “The European Union, a diplomatic marvel, continues to grapple with intermittent fissures arising out of economic contentious issues that pose a challenge to an effective integration of the Union.” Critically examine. (2015)
- Critically examine in 150 words: “The collapse of Berlin Wallon 9 November, 1989 brought new meaning to the imdea of cooperation in Europe.” (2017)
- Do you agree with the view that the formation of NATO marked a revolution in American attitude to the world problems? (2019)
- Trace the different stages of European economic integration. (2024)