Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- II

Paper Code: 
MIR 223
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
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 Objectives (CO)

 

Course

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

MIR 223

Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- II

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

CO31:  demonstrate a systematic insight into the formal and informal exercise of power through diplomacy and diplomatic relations .

CO32: apply diplomatic methods that are currently employed in negotiations by both state and non-state actors .

CO33: 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
 
12.00
Unit I: 
Unit -1

New Technique's and Recent Development in diplomacy: Diplomacy in information age, diplomacy and technology; Propaganda

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit-II

Languages of diplomatic intercourse and forms of documents; Diplomacy: 'Old', 'New' and Contemporary; future of Diplomacy

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit-III

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

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit-IV

Diplomacy and Superpowers: Diplomacy and International Law

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit-V

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

Essential Readings: 
  • Kaul, T.N. (2016). Diplomacy in Peace and War: Recollections and Reflections. New Delhi: Gyan publishing House
  • Holmes, A.andRofe, J.S. (2016). Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types, and Models. Colorado: Westview Press.
  • Berridge, G. R.(2015) Diplomacy Theory and Practice. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

 

References: 

Reference Books:

  • Heatly, D.P. (2018). Diplomacy and the Study of International Relations. Victoria, Australia: Trieste Publishing.
  • Bjola, C.andKornprobst, M. (2018). Understanding International Diplomacy: Theory, Practice and Ethics. London: Routledge.
  • Steiner, B.H.(2018). Diplomatic Theory: A Focused Comparison Approach. Maryland: Rowman& Littlefield Publishers.
  • Bjola, C.and Holmes, M. (2015). Digital Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. London: Routledge.
  • Satow, E.M. (2015). A Guide to Diplomatic Practice .Australia: Andesite Press.
  • Jones, P. (2015). Track Two Diplomacy in Theory and Practice.Palo Alto, California: Stanford University Press.
  • Kerr, P. and Wiseman, G. (2013). Diplomacy in a Globalizing World: Theories and Practices. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
  • Yang, J. (2013). China's Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. New Jersey: World Century Publishing Corporation.
  • Sharp, P. (2012). Diplomatic Theory of International Relations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Bull, H. (2012). The Anarchical Society: A Study of Order in World Politics, New York: Columbia University Press
  • Berridge, G.R., Keens-Soper,H.M.A. and Thomas G. O.(2011). Diplomatic Theory from Machiavelli to Kissinger. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Hamilton, K. and Langhorne, R.(2011). The Practice of Diplomacy: Its Evolution, Theory and Administration . London: Routledge.

 

E-Resources:

 

 

Journals

  • International Studies Review
  • Review of International Studies
  • International Affairs
  • International Relations
  • International Studies Quarterly

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23
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