International Relations (Optional)

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International Relations (Optional)

CONTENTS:

1.  The Nature and Evolution of International Relations.

2.  The Nature and Development of Modern State-System.

3.  Sovereignty and National Interest.

4.  Colonialism, Imperialism, Neo-Colonialism and Nationalism.

5.  National Power. Elements of National Power.

6.  Balance of Power and Deterrence.

7.  Foreign Policy: Determinants and Objectives.

8.  Diplomacy.

9.  International Law.

10.  Economic Aspects of International Relations

11.  The Concept of War and Peace in International Relations.

12.  New Trends in International Relations.

Required text.

1.  Columbus, Theodore, Introduction to International Relations: Power New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1992.

2.  Kegley, CharlesW. Jr., & Wittkopf, Engene R., World Politics: Trend & Transformation. (4th ed.) New York: St. Martin’s Press, 1993.

3.  Papp, Danial , Contemporary International Relations. (3rd ed.), New York: Macmillan, 1990.

Further Suggested Readings:

1.  Aaron , Raymond, Peace and War: Theory of International Relations, Melbourne: :Kreiger Pub. 1981.

2.  Bull, H., & Watson, A., The Expansion of International Society. London; Oxford University Press, 1986.

3.  Caplin, William D., Introduction to International Politics. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1980.

4.  Deutsh, K. W., The Analysis of Internaional Relations. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1978.

5.  Frankal, Joseph, International Relations in a Changing World. (4th ed.), New York: Oxford University Press, 1991.

6.  Goldstine, Josha S., International Relations, Washington D.C., Harper Collins, 1992.

7.  Hartman, Fredric, The Relations of Nations. (6th ed.), New York: Macmillan, 1983.

8.  Hass, Ernest B., & Witing , Allen S., Dynamics of International Relations. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1956.

9.  Holsti, K.J., International Politics: A Framework for Analysis. (7th ed.), Englewood Cliffs, :: Prentice-Hall, 1995.

10.  Palmer, Norman D, & U International Relations. Parkins, Howard C., New York: Houghton Mifflin Co., 1994.

11.  Morgenthau, Hans J., Politics Among Nations: The Struggle for Power and Peace (7th ed.), : New York Knopf, 1985.

12.  Rosen, Steven, J., The Logic of International Relations. (3rd ed.), Cambridge: Winthrop, 1980.

13.  Reynolds, P. A., An Introduction to International Relations. (2nd ed.), London: Longman, 1980.

14.  Schuman, Frederick, International Politics. New York: Mc Graw-Hill, 1969.

15.  Wright, Quincy, The Study of International Relations. New York: Irvington Pub. 1986.

16.  Zeigler, David, War, Peace and International Politics. (6th ed.), Boston: Little, Brown and Co, 1993.