International Politics

Paper Code: 
POL 123
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.

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Meaning, Nature, Evolutions and Scope of International Relations

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Theories and approaches; Mainstream Approaches – Realist, Neo-Realist, Idealist, liberal, Critical Approaches- Marxist, Game Theory, Mandal theory in Ancient India

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Concepts of National Power, National Interest, Balance of Power, Collective Security

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

Foreign Policy Instruments, Concept and techniques of Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, War as androgyny Instrument of National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Globalization , Terrorism , Nuclear Non Proliferation, Disarmament, Neocolonialism, Human rights, Environment and International relations

Essential Readings: 
  • Arora,P, International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd
  • Chander,P,(2007,International Relations, New Delhi,Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
  • Goldstein,J.S, and Pevehouse J.C,(2011) International Relations(VIII Edn),New Delhi,Pearson
  • Ghai,UR ,Ghai, KK (2007),International Politics: Theory and Practice,Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company
  •   Johari,JC,(1996), International Relations and Politics,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers

     

References: 
  • Axford,B.,  Muggins R & R,Ben. ,(2002), Politics: An Introduction,New York Routledge
  • Basu,R.,(2004), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • Deutsch, K. W., (1989): The Analysis of InternationalRelations, New Delhi, Prentice Hall
  • Huntington, S.P.,(1996),The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster
  • Kumar,M., Theoretical Aspects of International Politics, Agra, Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co
  • Melkote, R .S., and  Rao,A.N.,(1992), International Relations,New Delhi,Sterling
  • Misra, K.P., and (1980)., Beal,R.S.,(eds.), International Relations Theory :Western and Non-Western Perspectives,New Delhi,Vikas
  • Morganthau, H. J., (1981), Politics among Nations, Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency, Calcutta, 1981.
  • Nye,J S Jr.,(2009)., Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theory and History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman
  • Pfaltzqraff R.L., and Dougherty J.,(1980),Contending Theories of International Relations,London,Harper and Row.
  • Palmer and Perkins., (2004),International Relations,Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors
  • Ray, K.,(2004), Western Realism and International Relations A Non Western view, Delhi,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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