View Political Science View All Subject International Relations Topic-Wise Notes Introduction to International Relations 1. History of International Relations: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Evolution, Importance 2. Rise of the Modern State System 3. State and Non-State Actors in IR Theories and Approaches to International Relations 1. Liberalism 2. Realism 3. Marxism 4. Feminism 5. Social Constructivism 6. Systems and Communication Approach 7. Game Theory and Decision-Making Theory 8. Post-Structuralism and Post-Modernism 9. Functionalism and Neo-Functionalism Major Historical Developments 1. Colonialism and Imperialism 2. First World War: Causes & Consequences 3. Interwar Period: Rise of Fascism & Nazism 4. Second World War: Causes & Consequences 5. Decolonisation & Neo-Colonialism 6. Cold War: Phases, Rise of Superpowers, Nuclear Arms Race 7. Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) 8. Détente 9. Post-Cold War Politics 10. Nuclear Politics: Proliferation & Non-Proliferation 11. Regionalism: SAARC, ASEAN, EU, BRICS, AU, OIC 12. United Nations Organisation (UNO): Objectives, Achievements, Reforms Concepts & Theories in IR 1. National Interest: Concept & Elements 2. Power, National Power, Balance of Power 3. Hegemony, War, Peace, Collective Security 4. Polarity in IR: Bipolarity, Unipolarity, Multipolarity International Economic System 1. Evolution of International Economic Order: From Bretton Woods to WTO 2. Prominent Economic Institutions/ Agreements: IMF, World Bank, WTO, NAFTA, IORA, IPEF, G20 3. World Capitalist Economy and Global Inequalities Foreign Policy 1. Foreign Policy: Objectives and Determinants 2. Foreign Policies of Major Powers: USA, Russia, China, India 3. Diplomacy and Propaganda 4. Soft Power Emerging Trends in World Politics 1. Emerging Powers/ Middle Powers: China, India, South Africa, Canada, Brazil 2. Emergence of Central Asian Republics 3. Changing Nature of American Power Contemporary Issues in IR 1. Globalisation: Political, Economic, Cultural Dimensions 2. Nuclear Proliferation / Non-Proliferation 3. Human Rights and Human Security 4. Environment & Climate Change Treaties 5. Terrorism 6. Energy Security 7. Diaspora and Migration Issues 8. Role of Science & Technology in IR: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Space Politics 9. Gender Justice 10. North-South Dialogue & South-South Cooperation Subjective Q&A Introduction to International Relations 1. History of International Relations: Meaning, Nature, Scope, Evolution, Importance 2. Rise of the Modern State System 3. State and Non-State Actors in IR Theories and Approaches to International Relations 1. Liberalism 2. Realism 3. Marxism 4. Feminism 5. Social Constructivism 6. Systems and Communication Approach 7. Game Theory and Decision-Making Theory 8. Post-Structuralism and Post-Modernism 9. Functionalism and Neo-Functionalism Major Historical Developments 1. Colonialism and Imperialism 2. First World War: Causes & Consequences 3. Interwar Period: Rise of Fascism & Nazism 4. Second World War: Causes & Consequences 5. Decolonisation & Neo-Colonialism 6. Cold War: Phases, Rise of Superpowers, Nuclear Arms Race 7. Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) 8. Détente 9. Post-Cold War Politics 10. Nuclear Politics: Proliferation & Non-Proliferation 11. Regionalism: SAARC, ASEAN, EU, BRICS, AU, OIC 12. United Nations Organisation (UNO): Objectives, Achievements, Reforms Concepts & Theories in IR 1. National Interest: Concept & Elements 2. Power, National Power, Balance of Power 3. Hegemony, War, Peace, Collective Security 4. Polarity in IR: Bipolarity, Unipolarity, Multipolarity International Economic System 1. Evolution of International Economic Order: From Bretton Woods to WTO 2. Prominent Economic Institutions/ Agreements: IMF, World Bank, WTO, NAFTA, IORA, IPEF, G20 3. World Capitalist Economy and Global Inequalities Foreign Policy 1. Foreign Policy: Objectives and Determinants 2. Foreign Policies of Major Powers: USA, Russia, China, India 3. Diplomacy and Propaganda 4. Soft Power Emerging Trends in World Politics 1. Emerging Powers/ Middle Powers: China, India, South Africa, Canada, Brazil 2. Emergence of Central Asian Republics 3. Changing Nature of American Power Contemporary Issues in IR 1. Globalisation: Political, Economic, Cultural Dimensions 2. Nuclear Proliferation / Non-Proliferation 3. Human Rights and Human Security 4. Environment & Climate Change Treaties 5. Terrorism 6. Energy Security 7. Diaspora and Migration Issues 8. Role of Science & Technology in IR: Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Space Politics 9. Gender Justice 10. North-South Dialogue & South-South Cooperation
