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 1

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 2

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

9.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

UN-origin, working and role;

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

9.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

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 5

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

Contemporary Global Concerns- Human Rights; Environmental and Ecological concerns

Essential Readings: 
  • Arora,P, International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd
  • Chander,P,(2007,International Relations, New Delhi,Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
  • Goldstein,J.S, and Pevehouse J.C,(2011) International Relations(VIII Edn),New Delhi,Pearson
  • Ghai,UR ,Ghai, KK (2017),International Politics: Theory and Practice,Jalandhar, New Academic Publishing Company
  •  Johari,JC,(1996), International Relations and Politics,New Delhi, Sterling Publishers

     

References: 
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Academic Year: 
2019-20
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