History of International Relations

Paper Code: 
MIR 222
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper deals with the concepts and dimensions of international relations and makes an analysis of international events highlighting the major debates and differences within the theoretical paradigms and actual scenarios. The  objectives of this course are to:

  • Explain the historic and contemporary role and effects of different international actors in the global system
  1. Identify important historical continuities and changes in international relations
  2. Identify the importance of various watershed events in International history and their impact on policy orientations of nations

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

MIR 222

History of International Relations

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO28:   Highlights the various aspects of conflicts and conflict resolution in the specificity of the post Cold War phase .

CO29:   Analyse how the events have shaped contemporary policy shifts of the nations .

 CO30:    Enables the students to interrogate in depth the wide-ranging impact of these issues on contemporary world politics

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

                                               Course Objectives (CO)

 

 

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit- I

Post Cold War developments, emergence of other power centres (Japan, EU, BRICS)

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit- II

Politics of humanitarian intervention; World after 9/11; non conventional security threats

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit- III

Globalisation; ethnicity & ethnic conflicts; sustainable development

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit- IV

Contemporary global issues- ecological issue, nuclear proliferation, poverty, development and human security & human rights

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit- V

Role of non- state actors in international relations- NGOs, INGOs, MNCs, TNCs

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Basu, R. (2017).International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
  • Ghai, U.R. (2017). International Politics Theory & Practice. New Delhi: New Academic Publishing Co.
  • Kumar, M. (2017). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. Agra: Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.
  • Chandra, P. Arora, P. (2012). International Politics. New Delhi: Cosmos Bookhive.

 

References: 

Reference Books:

  • Palmer, N.D. & Perkins, H.C. (2004). International Relations. Delhi: AITBS Publishers and Distributors.
  • Axford, B. ,Browning, G., Muggins, R. & Rosamond, B.(2002). Politics: An Introduction.  New York: Routledge.
  • Sharma, S.R.(2003). US Iraq War: An Erosion of UN Authority. New Delhi: Mohit Publishers.
  • Nye, J. S.(2009). Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to Theory and History. New York: Pearson Longman.
  • Ray, A. K.(2004). Western Realism and International Relations: A Non Western view. Delhi: Foundation Books.
  • Melkote, R.S. and Rao, A.N.(1992). International Relations. New Delhi: Sterling.
  • Samuel P. Huntington, S.P.(1998). The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. New York: Simon and Schuster.
  • Pfaltzqraff, R.L. and Dougherty,J. (1980).Contending Theories of International Relations.London: Harper and Row.
  • Misra, K.P. and Beal, R.S. (eds.)(1980). International Relations Theory: Western and Non-Western Perspectives. New Delhi: Vikas.
  • Taylor, T.(ed.), (1985). Approaches and Theories in International Relations. New York: Longman.
  •  Morganthau, H. J.(1993).Politics among Nations. California: Mcgraw Hill
  • Deutsch, K. W.(1989). The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi:   Prentice Hall.
  • Alimov,Y.(1987). Rise and Growth of Non Aligned Movement. Moscow: Progress Publishers
  • JC Johri,J.C.(2014). International Relations and Politics: Theoretical Perspectives in the Post-Cold War Era. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers.
  • Sharma S.K.and Sharma,U.(2000). International Relations :Theory and History(Vol. I&II). New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers and Distributors
  • Gehlot, N.S.and Satsangi,A.(2004). Indo –Pak Relations: Twists and Turns from Partition to Agra and Beyond. New Delhi:  Deep and Deep Publications
  • Heywood, A. (2010).Global Politics. London: Palgrave Macmillan

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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