Prakash Chandra obtained his Ph.D. from Lucknow University. He has been a reader and head of the Department of Political science, BSM (PG) College, Meerut University. This book, together with the author´s ´International Law´ and ´International Relations´ forms the trilogy of international affairs. Apart from these, Dr Chandra has written ´History of the Indian National Movement" and ´Modern Indian Political Thought´.The book serves as an introduction to the theoretical aspects of international relations. Besides being a valuable text for postgraduate students of political science, it also serves as a useful guide to those who aspire for higher services or who have an interest in the dynamics of international relations. The entire subject is divided into 5 units as per the latest UGC guidelines:Unit I deals with the development of the study of international relations, various theories on the subject, evolution of the nation-state system, concepts of nationalism sovereignty and national power.Unit II focuses on the instruments that are employed for the promotion of national interests and power, like foreign policy, diplomacy, propaganda, economic instruments, imperialism, colonialism and war.Unit III discusses the mechanism of management of power and control of inter-state relations. The devices used being balance of power, collective security, international law, international Unit IV makes an assessment of regional organisations, like NATO, EU, OAS, OAU (AU), SAARC and ASEAN and their impact on international politics.Unit V covers disarmament and arms control, non-alignment, and impact of globalisation on international relations.
CONTENTS
- Unit I: Introduction
- Divergent Approaches to the Study of International Politics
- Political Realism—Morgenthau’s Theory of International Politics
- Emergence of the Nation-State System
- National Power and its Elements
- Unit II: Foreign Policy as Instrument for the Promotion of National Interest
- Propaganda and Political Warfare as Instruments of National Policy
- Diplomacy as an Instrument of Foreign Policy
- Economic Instruments of Foreign Policy
- Imperialism and Colonialism as Foreign Policy Instrument
- War as an Instrument of Foreign Policy
- Unit III : Balance of Power
- Collective Security
- International Law
- International Organisations: World Community in Transition
- Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
- Unit IV: Regionalism and World Politics
- Unit V: Disarmament and Arms Control
- Non-Alignment and World Politics
- Impact of Globalisation on International Relation
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