International Relations And Politics

SYLLABUS
B. A.: Semester VI
Course Code : A060602T
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICS
Unit-VIII
Unit I : Definition, Nature & Scope of International Politics, Approaches & Theories: Idealism, Realism, Neo-Realism, Decision-Making, System Theory & Game Theory. Lectures 11

Unit II : The Nation State System: National Power, National Interest, Collective Security, Balance of Power. Lectures 10

Unit III: Diplomacy Disarmament & Arms Control & Nuclear Proliferation, United Nations, New World Order. Lectures 10

Unit IV: 20th Century of International relation: World War I & II, Cold War & Post Cold War International Relations. Lectures 10

Unit-V  A Critical Appraisal of India’s Foreign Policy Post Independence, Evaluation of Politics in South Asia, South East Asia, West Asia, Indo-Pacific Region.Lectures 8

Unit-VI: Evolution of International Economic System from Bretton Woods to W.T.O. The North-South and the South-South Dialogue, Regional Trade Development, Cooperation, Strategic Partnership: EU, QUAD, IORA, ASEAN, BRICS, BIMSTEC, SAARC, SCO, & Mekong- Ganga Co-operation. Lectures 10

Unit-VII : Globalization: concept, feature, effects and its impact on the sovereignty of states. Alternative perspective on globalization, Ascendency of China, Multipolar World. Lectures 8
Unit VIII : Great Debates in International Relations End of Ideology, Clash of Civilization, Cross border Terrorism & Non-State Actors, Human Rights, Politics of Environment, Traditional & Non-Traditional Security Threats. Lectures 8