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Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- II
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
New Technique's and Recent Development in diplomacy: Diplomacy in informa tion age, diplomacy and technology; Propaganda
Languages of diplomatic intercourse and forms of documents; Diplomacy: 'Old', 'New' and Contemporary; future of Diplomacy
Challenges to diplomacy: Terrorism and diplomacy; crises management and diplomacy; diplomacy and human rights; environmental diplomacy; Diplomacy and foreign policy
Diplomacy and Superpowers: Diplomacy and International Law
Foreign Service and foreign office with special reference to the Organization and functions of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India. Limits of diplomacy
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. 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. Sharp, P. "For Diplomacy: Representation and the Study of International Relations”, International Studies Review, Vol.l, No.1 .1999, pp. 33-57. Gregory, B."Public Diplomacy: Sunrise of an Academic Field", The ANNALS of the American Academy Of Political and Social Sciences 2008, 616, March 2008.
