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Geopolitics in World Affairs
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are to provide a concise survey of theories of classical geopolitics; acquaint and introduce the student genre, to the broad understanding of the concept of Geopolitics, in context of historical setting with a dynamic contemporary narrative; facilitate a holistic and integrated comprehension of Geopolitics during the cold war times and post cold war times; acquaint the students with the holistic overview of geopolitics over natural resources and the shift in policy orientations of nation-states; and provide analytical understanding of the new themes emerging in the field by focusing on geopolitics over environmental issues.
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Geopolitics in World Affairs (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO85: critically analyze and compare key geopolitical theories and understand their contributions to the field of geopolitics. CO86: analyze the geopolitical dynamics in historical contexts that have shaped global power structures and international relations. CO87: examine the geopolitical significance of key natural resources and analyze geopolitical strategies of competition and cooperation over these resources CO88: evaluate the impact of globalization on geopolitical dynamics, analyze the role of the United States in shaping global geopolitics, assess trends such as rising militarism and the emergence of multipolarity, and understand India's role in the evolving global order. CO89: explore the intersection of environmental issues and geopolitics, understand how environmental concerns and humanitarian interventions shape contemporary geopolitical agendas. CO90: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
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 |
Theorizing Geopolitics-: Contesting theories- Alfred Mahan ( Sea power), Mackinder (Heartland), Spykman( Rimland), Karl Haushofer ( German Geopolitik)
Pax Britannica, Cold War Geopolitics, Pax Americana, Post cold war Geopolitics
Geopolitics over Natural Resources -: Water, Oil and Natural Gas, Territory
Geopolitics in the era of Globalisation, Role of US, Rising Militarism, Rise of Multipolarity, Role of India in emerging world
Environmental Geopolitics, Green Geopolitics, Responsibility to Protect(R2P).
Ø Flint, C. (2021), Introduction to Geopolitics, London: Routledge.
Ø Kumar,Y.(2017). Ed. Whither Indian Ocean Maritime Order? Contributions to the Seminar on Narendra Modi’s Sagar Speech. New Delhi: KW Publishers.
Ø Marc, J.F.,Blanchard and Flint,C. (2017). “The Geopolitics of China’s Maritime Silk Road Initiative”. Geopolitics. 22(2): 223-245.
Ø Blackwill, R.D., and Harris,J.M. (2017). War by Other Means: Geo-economics and Statecraft. Cambridge: Harvard University Press
Ø Hobson,J.A.( 2015). The Eurocentric Conception of World Politics, Western International Theory, 1761-2010. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Ø Chaturvedi, S. and Doyle, T. (2015). Climate Terror: A Critical Geopolitics of Climate Change. London: Palgrave Macmillan
Ø Cohen, S. B. (2010).Geopolitics: the Geography of International Relations, New Delhi:Rowman & Littlefield, Pentagon Press
Ø Agrew, J. (2003), Geopolitics, New York: Routledge.
Ø Ayres, Alyssa, and Mohan, C. Raja (Ed.).(2009).Power Realignments in Asia: China,India and the United States. New Delhi: Sage
Ø Overholt, W. H.(2008). Asia, America and the Transformation of Geopolitics. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Ø Gill, S.(2008). Power and Resistance in the New World Order, New York:Palgrave- Macmillan
Ø Dalby, S. (2007).Rethinking Geopolitics. New York: Routledge
Ø Tuathail,G.O., Dalby,S., and Routledge,P.( 2006). (Ed.) The Geopolitics Reader. London and New York: Routledge.
Ø Isakova, I.(2005). Russian Governance in the Twenty First Century: Geo Strategy,Geopolitics and Governance, London: Frank Cass
Ø Falk, R. A. (2004),Declining World Order: Americas Imperial Geopolitics,New York: Routledges
Agnew, J. (2003). Geopolitics: Revisioning World Politics. London and New York: Routledge
