An Introduction to International Relations

Paper Code: 
MIR 121
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

International relations is a broad and complex topic both for countries engaged in relationships with other nations, and for observers trying to understand those interactions. These relationships are influenced by many variables. They are shaped by the primary participants in international relations and nongovernmental participants alike. This course studies the basics of International Relations as a discipline and its concepts thus setting a background for the broader study of the discipline.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Meaning, nature, scope (including area studies), subject matter, autonomy of International Relations as a discipline

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Concepts: National Interest & National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Concepts: National Power: Meaning, elements and evolution

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

Limitations on National Power: Balance of Power, Collective Security, World Public Opinion

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Pacific Settlement of International Disputes;

Actors and Influences: State and non state Actors; Globalisation

Essential Readings: 
  • 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.
  • Chandra, P. Arora, P. (2012). International Politics. New Delhi: Cosmos Bookhive.
  • Kumar,M. (2017). Theoretical Aspects of International Politics. Agra: Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.
References: 
  • 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.
  • 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.
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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