Syllabus for Political Science Paper-IIInternational Relation

The study of International Relations started as a study of diplomatic history in the twentieth century and later evolved as a specialized branch of political science. This subject broadly focuses on three major concerns of global politics, national interest, conflict among nations, and politics of power. Thus the subject matter of International Relations is the study of the management of conflict and promotion of peace and cooperation among the nations. International relations underwent major transformation in the last decades of twentieth century for two main reasons: the collapse of the cold war system and; the advent of Globalization. These changes led to an interface between domestic and international laws in the areas like human rights, environmental law, and laws regarding world trade. Thus the study of International Relations is essential to understand the evolution of the world system and political and economic process which immensely influence the nation state and its relations with the world. .

This subject will help the students of legal studies to understand the dynamics of International Relations and its legal implications to domestic legal regime.

Objectives of the Course:

1. To understand the scope of International Relations and its relevance for nation state

2. To relate the process of International Relations to the existing and emerging international legal framework

3. To study the dynamics of international organizations and their impact on sovereign states

4. To understand the relevance of post- cold war global relations to the developing countries.

5. To understand the dynamics of Globalization and Global Governance

Teaching Method :

1. Teaching of IR includes lectures and interactive sessions in the classroom2. the course will analyze select international laws and covenants3. lectures will be supplemented by guest speakers specialized in international relations and

law4. The reading material will be discussed in the class.

COURSE OUTLINEPART 1

Basic concepts of International relations

1.1 Meaning and Nature of international Relations1.2 Relevance of International Relations to Legal Studies 1.3 Approaches to study of International Relations

Idealism Realism Marxist & Neocolonialist approaches

1.4 Emergence of the Nation-State System Emergence of the European Nation-State System Imperialism and Colonialism Worlds Wars: Causes and Effects Post Second World War State Systems: an Over view Post Cold War world order

Part -2

National Interest:Meaning and Instruments

2.1 Elements of National Power

2.2 Foreign policy, Diplomacy , Economic Instruments of National interest 2.3 War as an instrument of National Interest

2.4 Balance of Power : concept and its limitations

Part -3

Global Governance: Instruments of Management

3.1 International law: meaning; relationship with domestic law

3.2 Collective security: objectives and limitations; Institutions: League of Nations and

UNO

3.3 International Dispute Settlement Methods

3.4 International humanitarian law: Evolution and problems of enforcement

Part -4Global Alignments: Competition, Conflict and Peace

4.1 International Conflicts: causes and effects

4.2 Regionalism in World Politics: evolution and contribution to global peace Regional Security Blocs: NATO, SEATO, Warsaw pact

4.3 Global economic divisions:: North - South divide; global equitable order: NIEO and UNCTAD

4.4 Arms Race, Arms Trade and Global peace

Part -5International Trade and Financial Governance

5.1 The Breton Wood System: IMF and the World Bank

5.2 Multilateral Trade Rounds: GATT

5.3 WTO: Globalization and free trade regime: Free trade and Fair Trade

5.4 Regional trade blocs: objectives; contribution to the global free trade regime; EU ,ASEAN, SAPTA

5.5 Trans regional blocs: BRICS Aand IBSA

PART 6. Emerging Global Issues and Domestic Implications

6.1 Sustainable Development and International Politics; UN Initiatives:

6.2 International Human Rights and International Civil society

6.3 Global Terrorism and international security: counter-terrorism measures

6.4 Intervention and State sovereignty: UN position and problems of sovereign guarantees against interventionism

6.5 International Migration: causes and types of migration; Refugee rights and enforcement

Part-7Foreign Policy of India

7.1 Determinants of India’s Foreign Policy

7.2 India and her Neighbors: legal aspects of territorial and water disputes

7.3 India’s Relations with Great Powers

7.4 India and SAARC

7.5 Global Regimes and India’s binding obligations: WTO; Climate Change; Law of

the Sea

Books for Reference:

1. V.K. Malhotra :International Relations : Anmol Publication 2007

2. Peu Ghosh: International Relations :Prentice Hall India Limited 2009

3. Paul R. Viotti and Mark V Kauppi: International Realtions and World Poliics: Security, Economy and Identity:Pearson Education 2007 ( third edition)

4. Martin Griffith, Terry O Callahan and Steven .C. Roach: International relations Key Concepts ; Rutledge 2007

5. Andrew Haywood: Global Politics : Palgrave Macmillan: 2011

6. John Baylis and Steven Smith :Globalization of World politics an Introduction to International relations : Oxford University Press2008

7. Palmer and Perkins : International Relations : World Community in Transition: AITBS Publication 2002( third edition)

8. Walter Carlsnaes et al (ed): Handbook of International Relations: Sage Publication 2002

9. Holsti. K.J. : International Relations a Frame Work for Analysis; Prentice Hall India 1995

10. Chris Alden,Sally Marphet and M.A. Vierira: The South In world Politics: Palgrave Macmillan 2010

11. David.P.Forsyth : Human Rights in International law: Cambridge University Press 2006

12. Robert Kolb and Richerd Hyde: An Introduction to International Law of Armed Conflicts :Hart Publishing 2008

13. Ashok Kapur: India from Regional to World Power: Routledge 2006