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Indian Foreign Policy in Globalizing World
Course Objectives: The objectives of this course are to introduce students to the mechanics of foreign policy making; identify the issues that influence the policy in order for them to develop a perspective on the emerging trends in Indian foreign policy; introduce the students to the traditions in Indian foreign policy which have defined the nation’s strategic approaches to myriad themes and shaped and conditioned its perspectives in terms of national interest; introduce the student genre to the changing contours of Indian foreign policy through the 21st century; and understand the foundational aspects of foreign policy and also gain an understanding on the mechanics and dynamics of foreign policy making and implementation
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24MIR 321 |
Indian Foreign Policy in Globalizing World (Theory) |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO73: analyse the influences on the basic features of Indian foreign policy that have evolved over seven decades of nationhood. CO74: evaluate India's stance on economic and nuclear policies, and assess its approach to environmental issues CO75: Gain an understanding of the history and current India’s policy with regards to our relations with important world players CO76: analyse the challenges that India faces in its neighborhood the reasons behind the policy stances. CO77: Interrogate the emerging aspects embodying India’s interface with global and regional players and also multilateral organisations and forums . CO78: 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 |
Introduction- objectives, principles, determinants
Evolution of Indian foreign policy from Nehru to present day
Major issues in Indian foreign policy- economic policies and liberalization,
Nuclear policy- stand on Non- Proliferation, Disarmament
Environmental issues, India and NAM
India’s interaction with the world powers-
United States, Russia, European Union, United Kingdom
India and its neighbours- Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar
India’s role in the international organizations- UN, SAARC, BRICS, ASEAN, BIMSTEC
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