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
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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 |
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
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.
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.
Links:
[1] https://politicalscience.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/theory-and-practice-diplomacy-ii-4
[2] https://politicalscience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2024-25