Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- II

Paper Code: 
24MIR 223
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:  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: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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Course Title

24MIR 223

Theory and Practice of Diplomacy- II

(Theory)

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

CO49: Explore new techniques and recent developments in diplomacy as well as the role of propaganda in shaping diplomatic discourse.

CO50: Examine the languages, forms and documents, analyze the evolution of diplomacy from traditional to contemporary forms, and speculate on the future trajectory of diplomatic practices.

CO51: Investigate various concerns and challenges to diplomacy while also exploring the intersection between diplomacy and foreign policy.

CO52: evaluate the relationship between diplomacy and superpowers, and analyze the role of diplomacy in upholding international law and norms.

CO53: study the structure and functions of foreign services, with a special focus on the MEA in India, while also examining the limits and constraints of diplomatic engagements.

CO54: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

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: 
Recent Developments

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

12.00
Unit II: 
: Languages and future

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

12.00
Unit III: 
Challenges to diplomacy

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

12.00
Unit IV: 
Superpowers and International Law

 Diplomacy and Superpowers: Diplomacy and International Law

12.00
Unit V: 
Foreign Service

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. 

References: 

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.

 

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