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Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- II
The objectives of this course are to:
- build an understanding of the complex historical development of modern diplomatic practice;
- cultivate a sophisticated understanding of the employment of diplomacy in contemporary international relations; and
- familiarise students with the activities of a modern diplomat within a wider historical and theoretical context
Course Outcomes (CO)
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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 |
New Technique's and Recent Development in diplomacy: Diplomacy in information 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
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.
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 Holmes, A. R. (2018). Global Diplomacy: Theories, Types, and Models. United States: Taylor & Francis. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Global_Diplomacy/6UdaDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø Berridge, G. R. (2015). Diplomacy: Theory and Practice. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Diplomacy/BN4ZrgEACAAJ?hl=en
Ø Jones, P. (2015). Track Two Diplomacy in Theory and Practice. United States: Stanford University Press. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Track_Two_Diplomacy_in_Theory_and_Practi/TUs_CgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Ø Diplomacy in a Globalizing World: Theories and Practices. (2018). United Kingdom: Oxford University Press. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Diplomacy_in_a_Globalizing_World/9cp8tAEACAAJ?hl=en
Ø Satow, E. M. (2018). A Guide to Diplomatic Practice. United States: Creative Media Partners, LLC. Can be retrieved from https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/A_Guide_to_Diplomatic_Practice/3qIXtQEACAAJ?hl=en
Journals
Ø International Studies Review
Ø Review of International Studies
Ø International Affairs
Ø International Relations
International Studies Quarterly
