International Politics

Paper Code: 
POL 123
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This paper deals with the concepts and dimensions of international relations and makes an analysis of different theories highlighting the major debates and differences within the different theoretical paradigms

12.00
Unit I: 
UNIT 1

Meaning, Nature, Evolutions and Scope of International Relations

12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT 2

Theories and approaches; Mainstream Approaches – Realist, Neo-Realist, Idealist, liberal, Critical Approaches- Marxist, Game Theory, Mandal theory in Ancient India

12.00
Unit III: 
UNIT 3

Concepts of National Power, National Interest, Balance of Power, Collective Security

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT 4

Foreign Policy Instruments, Concept and techniques of Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, War as androgyny Instrument of National Policy, Economic Instruments of National Policy

12.00
Unit V: 
UNIT 5

Globalization , Terrorism , Nuclear Non Proliferation, Disarmament, Neocolonialism, Human rights, Environment and International relations

Essential Readings: 
  • Palmer and Perkins, International Relations, Delhi, AITBS Publishers and Distributors, 2004
  • Prakash Chander, International Relations, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.
  • Prem Arora, International Politics, New Delhi, Cosmos Bookhive Pvt. Ltd.

 

References: 
  • Hans J.Morgenthau, Politics Among Nations
  • Martin Griffiths, Key Concepts in International Relations, Routledge, 2004JC Johri, International Relations and Politics, Sterling Publishers, 1996
  • Karl Deutsch, Analysis of International Politics, New Delhi, Prentice Hall of India
  • Mahendra Kumar, Theoretical Aspects of International Politics, Agra, Shiva Lal Agrawala and Co.
  • Rumki Basu, United Nations Organization, New Delhi, Sterling Publishers
  • SK Sharma and Urmila Sharma, International Relations :(Vol. I&II), New Delhi, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors
  • Yuri Alimov, Rise and Growth of NAM, Moscow, Progress Publishers
  • NS Gehlot and Anu Satsangi, Indo –Pak Relations, New Delhi, Deep and Deep Publications                 
Academic Year: 
2017-18
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