History of International Relations- II

Paper Code: 
MIR 222
Credits: 
04
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. It highlights the various aspects of conflicts and conflict resolution in the specificity of the post Cold War phase

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Unit I: 
UNIT 1

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

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Unit II: 
UNIT 2

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

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Globalisation; ethnicity & ethnic conflicts; sustainable development

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

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

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

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

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.
  • VN Khanna, V.N. and Kumar, L.K. (2018) Foreign Policy of India. New Delhi:  Vikas Publishing House
  • Chandra, P. Arora, P. (2012). International Politics. New Delhi: Cosmos Bookhive.
  • Kumar,M. (2017). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. Agra: Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.
References: 
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Academic Year: 
2019-20
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