United Nations

Paper Code: 
POL 612
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper focuses on the structure, composition and role (political and non-political) of United Nations and acquaints the students with the importance of this international organization in the politics of yesteryears as well as its relevance in the contemporary times.

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT1

Formation of the UN System- An overview.

The General Assembly- Structure, Role and Functions.

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Security Council- Powers and Functions with special reference to Veto Power; Role in Peace-keeping.

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

The Secretary- General - Role and Functions; Maintenance of International peace and security.

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

India and WTO, IMF, IBRD and ADB

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

India and the UNO, India and NAM.
India and the Regional Organizations- ASEAN, APEC and NAFTA
 

Essential Readings: 
  • Basu,Rumki ,(2004), The United Nations, Structure and Functions of an International Organization, New Delhi,  Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
  • Kayathwal, (1998),The United Nations: Retrospect and Prospect, Jaipur, Pointer Publishers
  •  Ramcharit,(1998), United Nations and World Politics, New Delhi,Kanishka Publishers
  • Saksena,K. P.,(1993), Reforming the United Nations : The Challenge of Relevance, New Delhi,Sage.
  • Thakur,Ramesh, (2006),The United Nations, Peace and Security: From Collective Security to Responsibility to Protect,Bengaluru, Cambridge University Press
References: 
  • Baylis,John and Smith, Steve, (2011),The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations ,New York,Oxford University Press
  • Baehr,P. R. andGordenker, L. Gordenker,(1994), The United Nations in 1990s,  Macmillan, Hamshire
  • Ghali, B.B.,(1992), An Agenda for Peace, United Nations, New York.
  • LeRoy,A.,(1991) Bennett,International Organization : Principles and Issues, Prentice Hall, New Jersey
  • Wein,Thomas ,Wein,G, Forsyth,David P,Coate ,Roger A., (1994),The United Nations and Changing World Politics,Boulder, Westview Press

 

Academic Year: 
2019-20
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