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International Politics
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.
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.
Course Objectives (CO)
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International Relations |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO9: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key theoretical debates and issues of current global politics CO10: Understand key principles of particular arguments in application to specific dimensions of international relations CO11: Identify actors and processes in international politics, providing examples and framing opinion based on theories of international relations CO12: Acquaint with concepts of power, conflicts, peace and security work out and their role in the changing international conditions over the years |
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 |
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 androgyny Instrument of National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy
Globalization , Terrorism , Nuclear Non Proliferation, Disarmament, Neocolonialism, Human rights, Environment and International relations
• Palmer and Perkins, International Relations, Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors, 2004 • Prakash Chander, International Relations, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd. • Prem Arora, International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
1. Hans J.Morgenthau, Politics Among Nations 2. Martin Griffiths, Key Concepts in International Relations, Routledge, 2004 3. JC Johri, International Relations and Politics, Sterling Publishers, 1996 4. Karl Deutsch, Analysis of International Politics, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India 5. Mahendra Kumar, Theoretical Aspects of International Politics, Agra, Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co. 6. Rumki Basu, United Nations Organization, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers 7. SK Sharma and Urmila Sharma, International Relations :(Vol. I&II), New Delhi, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors 8. Yuri Alimov, Rise and Growth of NAM, Moscow, Progress Publishers 9. NS Gehlot and Anu Satsangi, Indo –Pak Relations, New Delhi, Deep and Deep Publications 10. John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens ,The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations ,Oxford University Press, USA; 5 edition (January 29, 2011) 11. Kenneth Neal Waltz ,Theory of International Politics ,Waveland Pr Inc; 1 edition (February 5, 2010) 12. Karen A. Mingst and Jack L. Snyder,Essential Readings in World Politics (Fourth Edition),The Norton Series in World Politics Oct 27, 2010
