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Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- I
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.
Diplomacy in International relations: definition; objectives; features, scope in 21st century
Historical evolution of Diplomacy: contribution of Greeks, Romans and French; Indian School of diplomacy
Types of diplomacy: democratic diplomacy; summit diplomacy; conference diplomacy; various Tracks of diplomacy
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
Books Recommended: Essential Readings: Kaul, T.N. (2016). Diplomacy in Peace and War: Recollections and Reflections. New Delhi: Gyan publishing House Berridge, G. R.(2015) Diplomacy Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan. Holmes, A.andRofe, J.S. (2015). Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types, and Models. Colorado: Westview Press.
Reference Books: Heatly, D.P. (2018). Diplomacy and the Study of International Relations. Victoria, Australia: Trieste Publishing. Berridge, G.R., Keens-Soper,H.M.A. and Thomas G. O.(2011). Diplomatic Theory from Machiavelli to Kissinger. London: Palgrave Macmillan. Bjola, C.andKornprobst, M. (2013). Understanding International Diplomacy: Theory, Practice and Ethics. London: Routledge. Kerr, P. and Wiseman, G. (2013). Diplomacy in a Globalizing World: Theories and Practices. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. Hamilton, K. and Langhorne, R.(2010). The Practice of Diplomacy: Its Evolution, Theory and Administration . London: Routledge. Sharp, P. (2012). Diplomatic Theory of International Relations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Bjola, C.and Holmes, M. (2015). Digital Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. London: Routledge. Jones, P. (2015). Track Two Diplomacy in Theory and Practice.Palo Alto, California: Stanford University Press. Steiner, B.H.(2018). Diplomatic Theory: A Focused Comparison Approach. Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield Publishers. Yang, J. (2013). China's Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. New Jersey: World Century Publishing Corporation. Jönsson, C. and Hall, M. (2005). Essence of Diplomacy. London: Palgrave Macmillan. Satow, E.M. (2015). A Guide to Diplomatic Practice .Australia: Andesite Press. Nye, J.S. "Public diplomacy and Soft Power", The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science 2002, 616, March 2008. Bull, H. (2012). The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics, New York: Columbia University Press. Sharp, P. "For Diplomacy: Representation and the Study of International Relations”, International Studies Review, Vol.l, No.1 .1999, pp. 33-57.
