International Relations

Paper Code: 
POL223
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The students will identify major concepts and principles of International system. It will provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25POL 223

International Relations

(Theory)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO49:   Examine the post-World War II international system, emphasizing the impact of WWII on the emergence of bipolarity and multipolarity in global power structures.

CO50: Explore the complex dynamics between developing and developed nations, highlighting the intricacies of their relations in the global arena.

CO51: Assess the Cold War era and its transition to the Post-Cold War world, including an evaluation of the Non-Aligned Movement's emergence and relevance.

CO52: Identify and critically analyze regional arrangements like the EU, OPEC, APEC, SAARC, and ASEAN, focusing on their objectives, operations, and influence on regional and global politics.

CO53: Analyze key issues in international relations, considering their historical origins, geopolitical implications, and contemporary significance with a critical perspective.

CO54: Contribute effectively in Course specific interaction

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
 
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Unit I: 
Post War International System

 

Post War International System, Impact of World War II and Emergence of bipolar world. International power Structure- Bipolarity and Multipolarity.

 

 

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12.00
Unit II: 
Cold War era

Cold War and Evolution of Post-Cold War World. Causes, History, Emergence and Decline of Cold War and NAM – Genesis, Objectives and relevance

12.00
Unit III: 
Emergence of Third World

 

Emergence of Third World, Concept: Features, Decolonization, Relations between Developing and Developed World, NIEO, WTO and GATT

 

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Regional Arrangements

Regional Arrangements- EU, OPEC, APEC, SAARC, ASEAN

12.00
Unit V: 
Major Issues

Major Issues- Crisis in West Asia- Oil Politics, Arab Israel conflict, Iran-Iraq, Gulf War, War on Terror

Essential Readings: 
  • Ghai,U R, Ghai,K K,(2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice, Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company
  • Goldstein,J .S., ,and Pevehouse, J.C.,(2014), International Relations(X Edn) New Delhi,Pearson.
  • Arora, P, (2012), International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd
  • Chander,P.,(2010), International Relations,New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
References: 
  • Palmer and Perkins,(2019),International Relations,New Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors
  • Basu,R.,(2019), United Nations Organization,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • Axford,B, Browning, G,Muggins ,R,& R Ben, (2018), Politics: An Introduction, New York,Routledge
  • Basu,R.,(2017),International Politcs; concept, theories and issues, New Delhi,Sage
  • Griffiths,M,(2013),Key Concepts in International Relations, London,Routledge
  • Nye ,J.S.Jr., (2009),Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theoryand History (VII edn),New York,Pearson Longman
  • Huntington,S.P.,(1996), The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order,New York,Simon and Schuster
Academic Year: 
2025-26
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