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International Relations
The objectives of this course are to:
1. build an understanding of the complex historical development of modern diplomatic practice;
2. cultivate a sophisticated understanding of the employment of diplomacy in contemporary international relations; and
3. familiarise students with the activities of a modern diplomat within a wider historical and theoretical context.
Course Outcomes (CO)
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MIR 123 |
Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- I |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CO9: demonstrate a systematic insight into the formal and informal exercise of power through diplomacy and diplomatic relations. CO10: apply diplomatic methods that are currently employed in negotiations by both state and non-state actors CO11: apply professional presentation skills in related fields. |
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 |
Diplomacy in International relations: definition; objectives; features, scope in 21st century
Historical evolution of Diplomacy: contribution of Greeks, Romans and French; Indian School of diplomacy
Types of diplomacy: democratic diplomacy; summit diplomacy; conference diplomacy; various Tracks of diplomacy
Diplomatic Agents-qualities; functions; Classes, Privileges and Immunities
Diplomatic transactions- Treaties and their different aspects-Concordat, additional articles, final act, ratification; accession; reservation and termination
Essential Readings:
Ø Kaul, T.N. (2016). Diplomacy in Peace and War: Recollections and Reflections. New Delhi: Gyan publishing House
Ø Holmes, A.andRofe, J.S. (2016). Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types, and Models. Colorado: Westview Press.
Ø Berridge, G. R.(2015) Diplomacy Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Ø Heatly, D.P. (2018). Diplomacy and the Study of International Relations. Victoria, Australia: Trieste Publishing.
Ø Bjola, C.andKornprobst, M. (2018). Understanding International Diplomacy: Theory, Practice and Ethics. London: Routledge.
Ø Steiner, B.H.(2018). Diplomatic Theory: A Focused Comparison Approach. Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield Publishers.
Ø Bjola, C.and Holmes, M. (2015). Digital Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. London: Routledge.
Ø Satow, E.M. (2015). A Guide to Diplomatic Practice .Australia: Andesite Press.
Ø Jones, P. (2015). Track Two Diplomacy in Theory and Practice.Palo Alto, California: Stanford University Press.
Ø Kerr, P. and Wiseman, G. (2013). Diplomacy in a Globalizing World: Theories and Practices. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
Ø Yang, J. (2013). China's Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. New Jersey: World Century Publishing Corporation.
Ø Sharp, P. (2012). Diplomatic Theory of International Relations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Ø Bull, H. (2012). The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics, New York: Columbia University Press
Ø Berridge, G.R., Keens-Soper,H.M.A. and Thomas G. O.(2011). Diplomatic Theory from Machiavelli to Kissinger. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Ø Hamilton, K. and Langhorne, R.(2011). The Practice of Diplomacy: Its Evolution, Theory and Administration . London: Routledge.
E-Resources:
Ø Diplomacy and the Making of World Politics. (2015). United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=668FD02E956BE87AFC55B59D123B570D
Ø Satow, E.M. (2015). A Guide to Diplomatic Practice .Australia: Andesite Press. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=A77FF678C1F8E15106CC4DEE26C35C2D
Ø Jönsson, C. and Hall, M. (2005). Essence of Diplomacy. London: Palgrave Macmillan. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=60A715AC6A56A92099AB890A83BF6C83
Ø Steiner, B.H.(2018). Diplomatic Theory: A Focused Comparison Approach. Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield Publishers. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=E4B559D19FC5BD769AC503870A67E2FA
Ø Jones, P. (2015). Track Two Diplomacy in Theory and Practice.Palo Alto, California: Stanford University Press. Can be retrieved from https://libgen.is/book/index.php?md5=DF26CFC988CB010FF6C7F9723EA2C4F3
Journals
Ø International Studies Review
Ø Review of International Studies
Ø International Affairs
Ø International Relations
International Studies Quarterly
