Minor-II Paper-III (Political Science): International Relations and Organisations
Dibrugarh University · LL.B. Semester 3 · B.A.,LL.B.: 3.3
Unit 1 — Introducing International Relations:
1.4 Meaning, nature and scope of international relations. · 1.5 Origin and growth of international relations as an academic discipline. · 1.6 Theories of international relations. 1.6.1 Idealist Theory 1.6.2 Realist theory and Neorealism.
Unit 2 — Concepts In International Relations:
2.1 Collective Security 2.1.1 Meaning, basic assumptions. 2.1.2 Collective security under the United Nations Organisations. 2.1.3 Critical evaluation of the collective security system. · 2.2 National Interest. 2.2.1 Meaning and kinds. 2.2.2 Methods for promotion of National Interest. 2.2.3 National interest and foreign policy. · 2.3 National Power. 2.3.1 Meaning and importance of power. 2.3.2 Elements and Limitations of National Power.
Unit 3 — Non Alignments:
3.1 Meaning, Growth, Role and Relevance. · 3.2 Role of Non Aligned movement in the Post Cold War period. · 3.3 North- South Dialogue · 3.4 South-South Cooperation. · 3.5 New International Economic Order (NIEO) · 3.6 SALT I& SALT II.
Unit 4 — International Organizations:
4.1 Diplomacy, functions of diplomats. · 4.2 League of Nations –formation, aims and objectives. · 4.3 Success and failure of League of Nations.
Unit 5 — The UN System
5.1 Purposes aims and principles of the UN. · 5.2 Structure of the UN · 5.3 Peace keeping and Peace making machinery of the UN. · 5.4 Role and Relevance.. · 5.5 Reform and restructure of the UN.