Indian Foreign Policy in Globalizing World

Paper Code: 
MIR 321
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The paper seeks to acquaint students with the historical evolution of India’s foreign policy since independence, both in terms of the conceptual underpinnings and philosophical moorings on the one hand, as also the vent of diplomatic practice, on the other. Indian foreign policy reflects the perceptions and priorities of our political, economic and military leaderships from time to time in relation to the neighbourhood, middle powers and superpowers.

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
  • The object of the course is to 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
  • Understand the foundational aspects of foreign policy and also gain an understanding on the mechanics and dynamics of foreign policy making and implementation

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

MIR 321

Indian Foreign Policy in Globalizing World

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

CO46:    Understand the influences on the basic features of Indian foreign policy that have evolved over six decades of nationhood.

CO47:   Know the challenges that India faces in its neighborhood the reasons behind the policy stances.

CO48:    Gain an understanding of the history and current India’s policy with regards to our relations with important world players

CO49:  Interrogate the emerging aspects embodying India’s interface with global and regional players and also multilateral organisations and forums . 

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

Introduction- objectives, principles, determinants

Evolution of Indian foreign policy from Nehru to present day

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit- II

Major issues in Indian foreign policy- economic policies and liberalization,

Nuclear policy- stand on Non- Proliferation, Disarmament

Environmental issues, India and NAM

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit- III

India’s interaction with the world powers-

United States, Russia, European Union, United Kingdom

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit- IV

India and its neighbours- Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit- V

India’s role in the international organizations- UN, SAARC, BRICS, ASEAN, BIMSTEC

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Ganguly,S.,(2019), Indian Foreign Policy, New Delhi,Oxford University Press
  • Khanijo, R.,(2018), India and its Emerging Foreign Policy Challenges, New Delhi,VIJ Publications
  • Khanna,V N, and Kumar,L.,(2018), Foreign Policy of India, New Delhi, Vikas Publishing House
  • Dixit, J.N.,(2012), India's Foreign Policy and its Neighbours, New Delhi, Gyan Publishing
  • Dutt V.P.,(2011), India’s Foreign Policy,New Delhi, Vikas Publications
  • Jayapalan ,N,(2011), Foreign Policy of India, New Delhi, Atlantic Publications
  • Goldstein J .S., and Pevehouse J. C,(2011) International Relations(VIII Edn) , New Delhi,Pearson

 

References: 

Reference Books:

ØGhai,UR , Ghai,KK ,(2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar,New Academic Publishing Company
  • Dixit,J.N.,(2012), India’s Foreign Policy Challenge of terrorism: fashioning  interstate equations ,New Delhi, Paperback
  • Mohan, R.C.,(2004) ,Crossing the Rubicon : The Shaping of India’s Foreign Policy ,Palgrave, Macmillan
  • Dobson,A. P,Marsh, S.,(2000), U S Foreign Policy Since 1945, New Delhi,Routledge
  • Dutt V.P.(1999), India’s Foreign Policy in a Changing World, New Delhi, Vikas Publications
  • Appadorai. A.,(1982), The Domestic Roots of India's Foreign Policy,New Delhi, OUP
  • India’s Foreign Policy and Relations, New Delhi , South Asian Publishers
  • Abraham ,I,(1998), The Making of the Indian Atomic Bomb : Science, Secrecy and the Postcolonial State,New York ,Zed Books
  • Akbar,M.J.,(1988), Nehru : The Making of India ,London, Penguin
  • Bradnock,R.W.,(1990), India’s Foreign Policy Since 1971,London, Pinter Publishers
  • Dixit,J.N,(1998), Across Borders : Fifty Years of India’s Foreign Policy,New Delhi, Picus Books
  • Mansingh.L.,(1997), et al. (eds.), Indian Foreign Policy : Agenda for the 21stCentury,New Delhi: Konark Publishers
  • Kapur ,H, (1994), India’s Foreign Policy, 1947-1992: Shadows and Substance, New Delhi, Sage
  • Mansingh,S. ,(1984), India’s Search for Power, Indira Gandhi’s Foreign Policy, 1966-1982 Delhi, Sage

 

Academic Year: 
2020-21
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