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Diplomacy in International Relations
The objectives of this course are to build an understanding of the complex historical development of modern diplomatic practice and cultivate a sophisticated understanding of the employment of diplomacy in contemporary international relations and familiarise students with the activities of a modern diplomat within a wider historical and theoretical context.
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25DPOL 712(B) |
Diplomacy in International Relations (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO115: Understand the definition, objectives, features, and scope of diplomacy in the 21st century, analyzing the impact of technology and the information age on diplomatic practices and its future challenges CO116: Examine various forms of diplomacy, including democratic, summit, and conference diplomacy, different tracks of diplomacy, languages of diplomatic communication, and the evolution from 'Old' to 'New' diplomacy, along with the role of propaganda. CO117: Explore the qualities, functions, classes, privileges, and immunities of diplomatic agents, and analyze different aspects of diplomatic treaties, including concordats, additional articles, ratification, accession, reservations, and termination CO118: Evaluate the challenges faced by diplomacy, including terrorism, crisis management, human rights, environmental issues, and the relationship between diplomacy and foreign policy. CO119: Understand the structure, organization, and functions of the MEA in India, assessing its role in conducting foreign relations and managing diplomatic affairs. CO120: contribute effectively in Course specific interaction
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Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments, Power Point Presentation
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks. |
Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects |
definition; objectives; features, scope in 21st century, Diplomacy in information age, diplomacy and technology, future and limits of Diplomacy
democratic diplomacy; summit diplomacy; conference diplomacy; various Tracks of diplomacy, Languages of diplomatic intercourse and forms of documents; Diplomacy: 'Old', 'New’, Concept and forms of Propaganda
qualities; functions; Classes, Privileges and Immunities
Diplomatic transactions- Treaties and their different aspects-Concordat, additional articles, final act, ratification; accession; reservation and termination
Terrorism and diplomacy; crises management and diplomacy; diplomacy and human rights; environmental diplomacy; Diplomacy and foreign policy
Foreign Service and foreign office with special reference to the Organization and functions of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India
Ø Kaul, T.N. (2016). Diplomacy in Peace and War: Recollections and Reflections. New Delhi: Gyan publishing House
Ø Holmes, A.andRofe, J.S. (2016). Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types, and Models. Colorado: Westview Press.
Berridge, G. R.(2015) Diplomacy Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan
Ø Heatly, D.P. (2018). Diplomacy and the Study of International Relations. Victoria, Australia: Trieste Publishing.
Ø Bjola, C.andKornprobst, M. (2018). Understanding International Diplomacy: Theory, Practice and Ethics. London: Routledge.
Ø Steiner, B.H.(2018). Diplomatic Theory: A Focused Comparison Approach. Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield Publishers.
Ø Bjola, C.and Holmes, M. (2015). Digital Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. London: Routledge.
Ø Satow, E.M. (2015). A Guide to Diplomatic Practice .Australia: Andesite Press.
Ø Jones, P. (2015). Track Two Diplomacy in Theory and Practice.Palo Alto, California: Stanford University Press.
Ø Kerr, P. and Wiseman, G. (2013). Diplomacy in a Globalizing World: Theories and Practices. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
