International Relations

I. Introduction

 The Definition and Scope of International Relations

 The Nation-State System

 Evolution of International Society

II. Theories and Approaches (vedio 1)  (2)

 The Classical Approaches-Realism and Idealism

 The Scientific Revolution-Behavioral Approach, System Approach,

 Neo-realism, Neo-liberalism.

 Post-modernism, Critical Theory, Feminism, Constructivism

III. International Political Security.

 Conceptualization of security in the Twenty-First century

 Power Elements of National Power

 Balance of Power

 Foreign Policy:Determinants, Decision Making and Analysis

 Sovereignty

 National Interest

IV. Strategic Approach to International Relation.

 War: Causation of War, Total War, Limited War, Asymmetric Warfare, Civil War, Guerilla Warfare

 Strategic Culture: Determinants of Pakistani Strategic Culture.

 Deterrence: Theory and practice with special reference to India and Pakistan

V. International Political Economy.

 Theories in IPE: Mercantilism, Economic Liberalism, and Neo- Marxism

 Theories of Imperialism, Dependence and Interdependence discourse

VI. International political community.

 Nationalism

 Internationalism

 Globalization

VII. Approaches to Peace

 Diplomacy

 International Law

 Arms Control /Disarmament and Nuclear Non proliferation Regime

VIII. International Political Institution

 United Nations

 International Monetary Fund (IMF)

 World Bank

 International Court of Justice

 

Paper- II (Marks-100)

 

I. International Relation between two Wars

 Russian Revolution, Fascism (vedio 1) (2), League of Nations, Second World War

II. Cold War

 Decolonization in Asia and Africa.

 Rise of United States and Soviet Union,

 Era of Tight Bipolarity, Détente and Loose Bipolarity, Revival of Cold War

III. Post Cold War

 End of History, Clash of Civilizations, Terrorism, Globalization, Unipolarity (New

World Order) and Revival of Multi-Polarity

IV. International and Regional Organizations

 League of Nations, United Nations, Regional Organizations, EU, ASEAN,

NAFTA, SAARC, SCO, OIC, ECO, WTO.

 Reforms in the United Nations, World Bank and the IMF

V. Foreign Policy of Selected Countries

 USA, Russia, China, UK, India, Pakistan and EU

VI. South Asia

 Peace-making and Peace-Building in South Asia: Analytical overview of peace

processes between/among the states of South Asia especially between India and

Pakistan.

 India and Pakistan: Overview of agreements and accords, Indus Water Treaty;

Composite Dialogue; Sir Creek & Siachen border, Visa and People to people

contact; Trade; and Role of civil society

 Afghanistan: Cold war theatre; Soviet Invasion and Mujahedeen; Geneva Accord;

Post Cold War situation—Rise of Taliban, AL-Qeada & 9/11; Operation Enduring

Freedom; The Bonn Process- Withdrawal

VII. Weapons of Mass Destruction

 Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

 Nuclear Weapon States- Programs and Postures: Indian-Pakistan Nuclear Doctrines

 Nuclear Non –Proliferation Regime: International Atomic Energy Agency, Nuclear

Non- Proliferation Treaty; Nuclear Supplier Group; Partial Test Ban Treaty;

Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty

 Challenges of Non-Proliferation, Cooperation for Nuclear Energy

 The Missile Defence Systems and their impact on global strategic environment

 Militarization and Weaponization of Space.

VIII. Contemporary Issues

 Euro-Atlantic Vs. Asia Pacific: Great Power Policies

 Kashmir Issue

 Palestine Issue