International Politics

Paper Code: 
Pol 123
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper is an introduction to the major principles, concepts, actors, and theories of the international system and their application to current issues in world affairs. This course studies the basics of International Relations as a discipline and its concepts thus setting a background for the broader study of the discipline. 

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: 
  • 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.

 

References: 
  • 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
  • Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theory and 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: 
2020-21
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