International Relations Since World War II

Paper Code: 
POL 502
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
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. It highlights the various aspects of conflicts and conflict resolution in the specificity of the long period of the post Second World War phase.

9.00
Unit I: 
UNIT- I

Post-War International Developments (End of Colonialism, De-Europeanization of International Politics, Emergence of New States, Democratization of the World) Beginning of Cold War, Bipolarity, Arms Race and Disarmament

9.00
Unit II: 
UNIT-II

Cold War; Détente; World after the Cold War, Unipolarity

9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT- III

UN-origin, working and role;

Associations of Regional Co-operation- ASEAN; SAARC & SAFTA

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT- IV

Non-Alignment- Evolution and contemporary relevance;

Evolution of International Economic System- New International Economic Order (NIEO); North – South Dialogue; South- South Dialogue- Multi National Corporations

9.00
Unit V: 
UNIT- V

Major issues in International Politics- Arab- Israel Conflict; Oil Politics

Contemporary Global Concerns- Human Rights; Environmental and Ecological concerns

Essential Readings: 
  • Prakash Chander, International Relations, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2007
  • Prem Arora, International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd
  • JC Johri, International Relations and Politics, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 1996
  • Joshua.S.Goldstein, and Jon.C.Pevehouse, International Relations (VIII Edn) Pearson, New Delhi,  2011,
  • UR Ghai, KK Ghai,International Politics: Theory and Practice, New Academic Publishing Company, Jalandhar, 2007
References: 
  • Mahendra Kumar, Theoretical Aspects of International Politics, Agra, Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.
  • Rumki Basu, United Nations Organization, Sterling Publishers, New Delhi, 2004
  • Palmer and Perkins, International Relations, AITBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 2004
  • Barrie Axford, Gary Browning, Richard Muggins &Ben Rosamond, Politics: An Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2002
  • SR Sharma, US Iraq War: An Erosion of UN Authority, Mohit Publishers, New Delhi, 2003
  • Joseph S. Nye Jr., Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to theory and History (VII edn), Pearson Longman, New York, 2009
  • Ray, Ashwini K., Western Realism and International Relations A Non Western view, Foundation Books, Delhi, 2004
  • Rama S. Melkote and A. Narasimha Rao International Relations, Sterling, New Delhi, 1992.
  • Samuel P. Huntington, The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order, Simon and Schuster, New York, 1996.
  • Robert L. Pfaltzqraff and James Dougherty,Contending Theories of International Relations,Harper and Row,London, 1980.
  • Misra, K.P. and Richard Smith Beal (eds.), International Relations Theory :Western and Non-Western Perspectives, Vikas, New Delhi, 1980.
  • Taylor, Trevor (ed.), Approaches and Theories in International Relations, Longman, New York, 1978.
  •  Morganthau, H. J. : Politics among Nations, Calcutta References Scientific Book Agency, Calcutta, 1981.
  • Deutsch, Karl. W. : The Analysis of International Relations,  Prentice Hall, New Delhi, 1989).
Academic Year: 
2015-16
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