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An Introduction to International Relations
The objectives of this course are to: 1. Give an overall analysis of major concepts and principles of International system. 2. Develop the ability to analyze them with a theoretical framework of international relations. 3. Demonstrate basic understanding of the foundational theories and concepts in international relations 4. Provide a framework to understand the features of International relations and their practical application
Meaning, nature, scope (including area studies), subject matter, autonomy of International Relations as a discipline
Concepts: National Interest & National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy
Concepts: National Power: Meaning, elements and evolution
Limitations on National Power: Balance of Power, Collective Security, World Public Opinion
Pacific Settlement of International Disputes; Actors and Influences: State and non state Actors; Globalisation
Books Recommended: Essential Readings: Chatterjee, A., (2018), International Relations Today, New Delhi, Pearson Publications Basu, R.(2017).International Politics: Concepts, Theories and Issues. New Delhi: Sage Publications. Ghai, U.R. (2017). International Politics Theory & Practice. New Delhi: New Academic Publishing Co. Kumar,M. (2017). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. Agra: Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co. Khanna, V.N.,(2013),International Relations, New Delhi ,Vikas Publishing Chandra, P. Arora, P. (2012). International Politics. New Delhi: Cosmos Bookhive.
Reference Books: Basu, R. (2004). United Nations Organization. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers. Palmer, N.D. & Perkins, H.C. (2004). International Relations. Delhi: AITBS Publishers and Distributors. Axford, B. ,Browning, G., Muggins, R. & Rosamond, B.(2002). Politics: An Introduction. New York: Routledge. SR Sharma, S.R.(2003). US Iraq War: An Erosion of UN Authority. New Delhi: Mohit Publishers. Nye, J. S.(2009). Understanding International Conflicts- An Introduction to Theory and History. New York: Pearson Longman. Ray, A. K.(2004). Western Realism and International Relations: A Non Western view. Delhi: Foundation Books. Melkote, R.S. and Rao, A.N.(1992). International Relations. New Delhi: Sterling. Samuel P. Huntington, S.P.(1998). The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order. New York: Simon and Schuster. Pfaltzqraff, R.L. and Dougherty,J. (1980).Contending Theories of International Relations.London: Harper and Row. 226 Misra, K.P. and Beal, R.S. (eds.)(1980). International Relations Theory: Western and Non-Western Perspectives. New Delhi: Vikas. Taylor, T.(ed.), (1985). Approaches and Theories in International Relations. New York: Longman. Morganthau, H. J.(1993).Politics among Nations. California: Mcgraw Hill Deutsch, K. W.(1989). The Analysis of International Relations, New Delhi: Prentice Hall
