Ugc Net Notification July
Ugc Net Notification July
Ugc Net Notification July
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POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Subject Code-44)
5. International Relations
Contending Theories and Approaches to the study of International Relations; Idealist,
Realist, Systems, Game, Communication and Decision – making.
Power, Interest and Ideology in International Relations; Elements of Power :
Acquisition, use and limitations of power, Perception, Formulation and Promotion of
National Interest, Meaning, Role and Relevance of Ideology in International Relations.
Arms and Wars : Nature, causes and types of wars / conflicts including ethnic disputes;
conventional, Nuclear / bio – chemical wars; deterrence, Arms Race, Arms Control and
Disarmament.
Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, Conflict Resolution, Diplomacy, World – order and
Peace studies.
Cold War, Alliances, Non – Alignment, End of Cold war, Globalisation.
Political Economy of International Relations; New International Economic Order,
North – South Dialogue, South – South Cooperation, WTO, Neo – colonialism and
Dependency.
Regional and sub – regional organisations especially SAARC, ASEAN, OPEC.
United Nations : Aims, Objectives, Structure and Evaluation of the working of UN;
Peace and Development perspectives; Charter Revision; Power – struggle and
Diplomacy within UN, Financing and Peace – keeping operations.
India’s Role in International affairs : India’s relations with its neighbours, Wars,
Security Concerns and Pacts, Mediatory Role, distinguishing features of Indian Foreign
Policy and Diplomacy.