School of Law and Governance

PSC 311 Political Science III (International Relation) L T P C

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Pre-requisites//Exposure
co-requisites
Semester V
Programme B.A.LL.B. (H.)

Objective of the course:

To provide theoretical insight of the different concepts of International Relations and

Organizations in the light of historicity of the events so that students develop the skill of

analyzing the dynamics of International Politics.

Teaching methods:

Lecture

Class Room presentation

Discussion and Debate

3.0 Evaluation method:

Continuous Assessment: 30%

Mid Term/ Project 20%

End Term 50%

4.0. Course Contents

Module I

Introduction

1. Strange New WorldPower and Systems in Transformation

2. General Introduction about the dynamics of International Relations
3. Actors in International Relations

Reading Material:

1. Joshua S., International Relations, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., 2003, Pp.03-
23 & 167-181.
2. Wenger, Andreas, & Doron Zimmermann, International Relations: From the Cold War
to The Globalized World, New Delhi: Viva Books Pvt. Ltd., 2004, Pp.325-328.
3. Palmer, Norman D. and Howard C. Perkins, International Relations: The World
Community in Transition, Delhi: A.I.T.B.S. Publishers and Distributors, 1997, Pp.01-30.
4. Roskin, Michael G., & Nicholas O. Berry, IR-The New World of International Relations,
New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2002, Pp.01-22.

Module-II:
THEORIES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

1. Development of IR as an Academic Discipline & The Importance of Theory

2. Different Approaches to International Relations
3. Realist versus Idealist Interpretations
4. Views of Hans Morgenthau, George Kennan, John Herz, Reinhold Neibuhr, Quincy
Wright, Hedley Bull, Morton Kaplan

Reading Material:

1. Joshua S., International Relations, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., 2003, Pp.71-
77.
2. Weber, Cynthia, International Relations Theory: A Critical Introduction London and
New York: Routledge, 2001, Pp* 13-57.

3. Nicholson, Michael, International Relations London: Macmillan Press Ltd., 1998,

Pp.91-119.

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4. Morgenthau, Hans J., Politics Among Nations, London: OUP, 1972, Pp.03-25.

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Module-III:
FOREIGN POLICY
1. Definitions and Nature of Foreign Policy
2. Components of Foreign Policy
3. Objectives of Foreign Policy
4. Instruments of Foreign Policy
5. Determinants of Foreign Policy
6. External and Internal Factors
7. Policies of Imperialism, Neo-Colonialism, Balance of Power, Alliances, Allegiance, Non-
Alignment, Isolation, Peaceful-Coexistence, Neutrality, Status-quo, Revisionism,
Nationalistic Universalism.

Reading Material:

1. Joshua S., International Relations, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., 2003,
Pp.155-174.
2. Palmer, Norman D. and Howard C. Perkins, International Relations: The World
Community in Transition, Delhi: A.I.T.B.S. Publishers and Distributors, 1997,
Pp.211-297.

Module-IV:
WORLD ORDER

Phase I (1815-1914)

1. Concert of Europe
2. Unification of Italy and Germany
3. Colonialism and Imperialism in Africa and Asia

Phase II (1914-1945)

1. International relation between the two world wars

2. First World War
3. Russian Revolution of 1917
4. Economic depression during 1919-1932
5. Fascism and Nazism
6. Second World War

Phase III (1945-1990)

1. Balance of Power SystemMutual Hostility and Conflict

2. The Unstable Interwar System

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 3. The Bipolar Cold War System
4. Korean War
5. Vietnam Crisis
6. Cuban missile Crisis
Phase IV (1990 onwards)

1. Post Cold War Scenario

2. Are States Here to Stay?
3. Is Sovereignty Slipping?

Reading Material:

1. Hazen, Charles Dower, Modern Europe Since 1789, New Delhi: S Chand, 1992
2. Calvocoressi, Peter, World Politics: 1945-2000, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd.,
2001, pp.150-183.
3. Wenger, Andreas, &Doron Zimmermann, International Relations: From the Cold War to
The Globalized World, New Delhi: Viva Books Pvt. Ltd., 2004, Pp.237-324.
4. Joshua S., International Relations, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., 2003,
Pp.261-264.

Module-V:
CONFLICTS, PEACE AND SECURITY

1. Major Sources of Conflict

2. Conflicts in South Asia--Indo-Pakistan, Indo-China
3. Conflicts in West Asia
4. Conflicts in Yugoslavia
5. Afghanistan and Taliban
6. International Terrorism

Reading Material:

1. Joshua S., International Relations, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., 2003,
Pp.183-210.
2. Roskin, Michael G., & Nicholas O. Berry, IR-The New World of International Relations,
New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2002, Pp.122-139 & 141-156.
3. Calvocoressi, Peter, World Politics1945-2000, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt.
Ltd., 2001. [This Book specifically deals with the major conflicts in different parts of the
world so students are advised to read the whole book to develop a broad understanding
of the international relations.]
4. Holsti K.J., International Politics: A Framework for Analysis, New jersey: Prentice-Hall,
Englewood Cliffs, 1967, Pp.447-492.

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Module-VI:
DISARMAMENT

1. Definition, Nature and Objectives

2. Types of Disarmament
3. Weapons of Mass Destruction-Initiative
4. NPT, CTBT, FMCT, NMD, TMD etc.

Reading Material:
1. Roskin, Michael G., & Nicholas O. Berry, IR-The New World of International Relations,
New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 2002, Pp.191-205 & 206-218.
2. Joshua S., International Relations, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., 2003,
Pp.240-255.
3. Morgenthau, Hans. J, Politics Among Nations, London: OUP, 1972, Pp.373-395.
4. Kumar, Mahendra, Theoretical Aspects of International Politics, Agra: Shiva
LalAgarwala& Company, 1984, Pp.445-496.

Module-VI:
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION

1. Definition, Nature and Meaning of International Organization

2. Types of International Organizations
3. International Organizations and Treaties
4. Theory of World Government
5. The League of Nations
6. The Rise of the UNO
7. The UN and its constituent Instruments
8. The UNPeace Keeping, Peace Making, Peace Enforcement and Peace Building
9. Reforming and Restructuring UNO
10. The UNOIts Relevance and Role in the Post Cold War World Order
11. Expanding Security CouncilIndias Hope and Stakes
12. NATO: Its expansion and the International Politics

Reading Material:

1. Joshua S., International Relations, New Delhi: Pearson Education Pvt. Ltd., 2003, Pp.
261-296.
2. Palmer, Norman D. and Howard C. Perkins, International Relations: The World
Community in Transition, New Delhi: A.I.T.B.S. Publishers and Distributors, 1997, Pp.
298-325.
3. Bailey, Sydney. D. & Sam Daws (Ed.), The United Nations: A concise Political Guide,
New Delhi: Macmillian
4. Nicholas, H.G., The United Nations as a Political Institution, London: OUP, 1975

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5. Palmer, Norman D. and Howard C. Perkins, International Relations: The World
Community in Transition, New Delhi: A.I.T.B.S. Publishers and Distributors, 1997, Pp.
326-395.
6. Bhaskar,Uday.C., K.Santhanam, Uttam.K.Sinha and TasneemMeenai (Ed.), United
Nations- Multilateralism and International Security, New Delhi: IDSA and SHIPRA
Publications, 2005, Pp. 17-26, 487-533, 574-594.