Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

Paper Code: 
DPOL712(B)
Credits: 
06
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

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)

 

Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

DPOL 712(B)

Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

CO106: understand the conceptual complexities of diplomatic relations

CO107:  demonstrate a systematic insight into the formal and informal exercise of power through diplomacy and diplomatic relations.

CO 108: to comprehend the activities of a modern diplomat in the rea of technology

CO109: apply diplomatic methods that are currently employed in negotiations by both state and non-state actors

CO110: 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
 
18.00
Unit I: 
Diplomacy in International relations:

 definition; objectives; features, scope in 21st century, Diplomacy in information age, diplomacy and technology, future and limits of Diplomacy

18.00
Unit II: 
Types of diplomacy:

 democratic diplomacy; summit diplomacy; conference diplomacy; various Tracks of diplomacy, Languages of diplomatic intercourse and forms of documents; Diplomacy: 'Old', 'New’, Concept and forms of Propaganda 

18.00
Unit III: 
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 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Challenges to diplomacy:

Terrorism and diplomacy; crises management and diplomacy; diplomacy and human rights; environmental diplomacy; Diplomacy and foreign policy

18.00

Foreign Service and foreign office with special reference to the Organization and functions of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India

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. 

References: 

Reference Books:

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

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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