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International Politics
The objectives of this course are to: 1. Make learners aware of the major concepts and principles of International system. 2. Acquaint the students with basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in international relations 3. Provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application.
Meaning, Nature, Evolutions and Scope of International Relations
Theories and approaches; Mainstream Approaches – Realist, Neo-Realist, Idealist, liberal, Critical Approaches- Marxist, Game Theory, Mandal theory in Ancient India
Concepts of National Power, National Interest, Balance of Power, Collective Security
Foreign Policy Instruments, Concept and techniques of Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, War as an Instrument of National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy
Globalization , Terrorism , Nuclear Non Proliferation, Disarmament, Neocolonialism, Human rights, Environment and International relations
Books Recommended: Essential Readings: Ghai,U R, Ghai,K K,(2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company 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.
Reference Books: Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2002), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge Basu,R.,(2004), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage Deutsch, K. W.,(1989), The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall 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 160 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
