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International Relation: Course Outlines

International Relations (IR) is the study and practice of interactions between and among countries and other actors on the global stage.

Course Introduction

This course attempts to provide a general account of the origin and development of International Relation since 1945. The post-war development and historical analysis will enable us to understand the current political development, regional economic cooperation, conflicts and ideological differences around the world.

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Course Outlines

1. Introduction to International Relation ( different perspectives)

  •  Why study International Relation

2. Background of WWII and Multi polar world

3. The emergence of Cold War and bipolarity

4. Policy of containment

  •  Different events
  •  Soviet Union response

5. Third World Developments-South Asia, Middle East, Afghanistan

6. Decolonization

7. Post-Cold War era

  •  Unipolar world
  •  Russia in the Post-Soviet setting
  •  Changing role of NATO
  •  New Cold war and re-emergence of Russia

8. Regional Integration and Economic Cooperation

  • Shanghai Cooperation Organization
  • ASEAN
  • BRICS

9. Rise of China as a major power

10. Terrorism and Humanitarian interventions

11. Contemporary global problems

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