International Politics Concepts,Theories & Issues Rumki Basu English

Part A: Concepts
Chapter 1: The Nation State System: National Power, Balance of Power and Collective Security
Learning Objectives
1.1 Evolution and Main Features of the Nation State System
1.2 The Contemporary State System
1.3 Globalization and the State System
1.4 National Power: Meaning and Elements
1.5 Evaluation of National Power
1.6 Balance of Power
1.7 Conditions of Success for the Balance of Power System
1.8 Main Patterns and Methods of the Balance of Power
1.9 The Balance of Power System: An Appraisal
1.10 Collective Security
1.11 Collective Security and Balance of Power: Similarities and Differences
1.12 Collective Security System Under the League of Nations
1.13 Collective Security System Under the United Nations
1.14 Peacekeeping
1.15 Evaluation of Collective Security System
Chapter 2: Role of National Interest
Learning Objectives
2.1 National Interest and Foreign Policy
2.2 National Interest and Ideology
2.3 The Question of Ethics versus National Interest
2.4 Instruments for the Promotion of National Interest
2.5 Conclusion
Chapter 3: Diplomacy: Nature, Forms and Relevance
Learning Objectives
3.1 Diplomacy: Meaning and Definition
3.2 Nature and Content of Diplomacy
3.3 Kinds of Diplomacy
3.4 Attributes of Diplomats
3.5 Functions of Diplomatic Missions
3.6 Diplomatic Methods
3.7 Features of New Diplomacy
3.8 Diplomacy and Foreign Policy
Chapter 4: Colonialism and Neocolonialism: Impact of Decolonization
Learning Objectives
4.1 Difference Between Colonialism and Imperialism
4.2 Factors Responsible for Colonization
4.3 Types of Colonies
4.4 Neocolonialism as Economic Dominance
4.5 Dependency Theory
4.6 Decolonization: Methods and Stages
4.7 Impact of Decolonization
4.8 Modern Approaches to Decolonization
4.9 Postcolonialism
4.10 Third World: A Conceptual Framework
Chapter 5: Disarmament, Arms Control and Nuclear Proliferation
Learning Objectives
5.1 Disarmament
5.2 Disarmament versus Collective Security
5.3 Forms and Types of Disarmament
5.4 Arms Control
5.5 Types of Arms Control
5.6 Differences Between Disarmament and Arms Control
5.7 Theories of Disarmament
5.8 Disarmament in the Era of Globalization
5.9 Post–Cold War Efforts
5.10 Nuclear Proliferation
5.11 Barriers to Disarmament
5.12 India–US Nuclear Deal, 2008
5.13 Proposed Arms Trade Treaty (By 2012)
Part B: Theories
Chapter 6: Liberalism
Learning Objectives
6.1 Core Ideas
6.2 Pluralism and Neo Liberalism
6.3 Liberalism and Globalization
6.4 Critique
6.5 Conclusion
Chapter 7: Realism
Learning Objectives
7.1 Core Ideas
7.2 Neorealism: Kenneth Waltz and Others
7.3 Critique
7.4 Conclusion
Chapter 8: Marxism
Learning Objectives
8.1 Marx and Engels on International Relations
8.2 Criticism of the Realist School
8.3 Neo-Gramscianism and International Relations
8.4 Critical Theory and International Relations
8.5 Dependency Theory and International Relations
8.6 Conclusion
Chapter 9: Feminism
Learning Objectives
9.1 Politics of Feminism
9.2 Sex and Gender
9.3 History of Feminist International Relations
9.4 Feminist Critique of International Relations
9.5 Feminist Critique of Realist Paradigm
9.6 Feminist Critique of the Concept of Security
9.7 Feminist Interpretation of Insecurity
9.8 Feminist Critique of Citizenship
9.9 Feminism, Ethics and Human Rights
9.10 Conclusion
Chapter 10: Postmodernism and Constructivism in International Relations
Learning Objectives
10.1 Knowledge and Power
10.2 Genealogy
10.3 Deconstruction
10.4 Postmodernism in International Relations Theory
10.5 Critique of the Sovereign State
10.6 Constructivism
10.7 Challenging Realism
10.8 Identities and Interests
10.9 Conclusion
Part C: Issues
Chapter 11: Globalization: Meaning and Dimensions
Learning Objectives
11.1 Definition
11.2 Globalization: A Trajectory
11.3 Various Dimensions of Globalization
11.4 Globalization and Climate Change
11.5 Globalization: Drawbacks
Chapter 12: The United Nations: Changing Role
Learning Objectives
12.1 The Main Organs of the United Nations: Structure and Functions
12.2 The Budget
12.3 The United Nations and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security
12.4 Intervention within States
12.5 Economic and Social Development
12.6 Humanitarian Assistance and Human Rights
12.7 Decolonization
12.8 Achievements
12.9 The Limits of UN Action
12.10 Millennium Declaration
12.11 United Nations Reform
12.12 Conclusion
Chapter 13: Human Rights and International Politics
Learning Objectives
13.1 Historical Landmarks
13.2 New Dimensions of Individual Rights
13.3 Universal versus Cultural Relativism
13.4 Three Generations of Human Rights
13.5 Democracy, Development and Human Rights
13.6 Vienna Declaration on Human Rights, 1993
13.7 Human Rights Interventions
13.8 Protection of Human Rights: Challenges Ahead
13.9 Conclusion
Chapter 14: The Global Environment: Issues and Debates
Learning Objectives
14.1 Global Environmental Negotiations: A Brief History
14.2 Global Regime for Addressing Climate Change
14.3 The Global Environment Debate
14.4 The Politics of Environmental Negotiations
14.5 Conclusion
Chapter 15: Terrorism
Learning Objectives
15.1 Causes of Terrorism
15.2 Terrorism and Democracy
15.3 The History of Terrorism
15.4 Terrorism Since the Second World War
15.5 September 11 Attacks
15.6 War on Terror
15.7 Difference Between Terrorism and Insurgency
Chapter 16: Development and Security: Changing Paradigms
Learning Objectives
16.1 North–South Politics
16.2 UNCTAD and UNDP
16.3 The Development Decades
16.4 The Right to Development
16.5 Human Development and Human Security: An Alternative Approach
16.6 Conclusion
Part D: India's Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relations
Chapter 17: Basic Determinants of India's Foreign Policy and Bilateral Relations
Learning Objectives
17.1 Basic Determinants
17.2 Policy of Non-Alignment
17.3 India as an Emerging Power
17.4 India and the United States
17.5 India and Russia
17.6 India and China
17.7 India and Regions
17.8 India and Her Neighbours
17.9 India and the UN
17.10 Conclusion