International Politics

Paper Code: 
POL 313
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 different theories highlighting the major debates and differences within the different theoretical paradigms. It highlights the various aspects of conflicts and conflict resolution in the specificity of the long period of the post Second World War phase. 

 

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Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Approaches to International Politics- Idealism; Realism – Morgenthau; Neo-Realism- Kenneth Waltz;

Concepts - National Interest; Balance of Power;

Post-War International Developments- End of Colonialism, De-Europeanization of International Politics, Emergence of New States & Democratization of the World

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Cold War & Bipolarity; Arms Race and Disarmament; Collective Security

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

World after Cold War; Unipolarity

Issues in International Politics- Arab- Israel Conflict; Oil Politics

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

Non-Alignment- Evolution and contemporary relevance;

New International Economic Order (NIEO); North – South Dialogue; South- South Dialogue-

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Associations of Regional Co-operation- ASEAN; SAARC; EU

Contemporary Global Concerns- Human Rights; Environment and Ecological concerns

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Arora, P, (2012), International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd
  •  Chander,P.,(2010), International Relations,New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
  • Goldstein,J .S., ,and Pevehouse, J.C.,(2011), International Relations(VIII Edn) New Delhi,Pearson.
  • Ghai,U R, Ghai,K K,(2007),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company
  • Johri, J.C., (1996), International Relations and Politics, New Delhi,Sterling Publishers
     
References: 
  • Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2002), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge
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  • Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage
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  •  Griffiths,M,(2004),Key Concepts in International Relations, London,Routledge
  • Huntington,S.P.,(1996), The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster
  •  Misra,K.P., & Beal ,R.S.(eds.),(1980), International Relations Theory :Western and Non-Western Perspectives,New Delhi,Vikas Publications
  • Morganthau, H. J. (1981), Politics among Nations, Calcutta,Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency
  • Melkote,R. S. and Rao,N.A.(1992), International Relations,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theoryand History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman
  • Palmer and Perkins,(2004),International Relations,New Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors
  • Ray,Ashwini,(2004), Western Realism and International Relations A Non Western view, NewDelhi,Foundation Books
  • Sharma,SR ,(2003), US Iraq War: An Erosion of UN Authority, New Delhi, Mohit Publishers
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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