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 Approaches to International Relations 1. Liberalism 2. Realism 3. Marxism 4. Feminism 5. Social Constructivism 6. Systems Approach 7. Communication Approach 8. Decision-Making Approach 9. Post-Structuralism 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 and Ideology in IR 3. Hegemony, War, Peace, Collective Security 4. Polarity in IR: Balance of Power, 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 Justice & 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 Approaches to International Relations 1. Liberalism 2. Realism 3. Marxism 4. Feminism 5. Social Constructivism 6. Systems Approach 7. Communication Approach 8. Decision-Making Approach 9. Post-Structuralism 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 and Ideology in IR 3. Hegemony, War, Peace, Collective Security 4. Polarity in IR: Balance of Power, 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 Justice & South-South Cooperation
