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Introduction to International Relations

Objectives:

The course is designed to focus on the dynamics of International Relations, national interests, power factor and state behavior as a guide to understand the nature of real politick. The course will enable the students to analyze the basic approaches and fundamental concepts of International Relations.

Contents:

1. Introduction, Nature and Scope of International Relations;

2. Approaches to the Study of International Relations:

a) Realism

b) Idealism (Liberalism)

c) Behaviouralism.

3. Modern State System and Sovereignty;

4. Doctrine of Power in International Relations:

a) Elements of Power

b) Balance of Power.

5. National Interests in International Relations

6. Concept of Nationalism;

7. Concept of Diplomacy

a). Status of diplomacy during cold war;

b). Status of diplomacy in the post cold war era;

c). Status of diplomacy after 9/11.

8. Ideologies in the 21st century:

a). Clash of civilization (Islam vs the West);

b). End of History.

Credit hours/ Marks:- 03 Cr. Hrs.

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Introduction to International Relations

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