A] Rise of superpowers; bipolarity, arms race, cold war, nuclear proliferation B] Non Aligned Movement C] Collapse of the USSR, Unipolarity and American Hegemony
The current happenings in the domains of democracy, human rights, environmental movement, gender justice, terrorism and nuclear proliferation. For PSIR Optional.
Understanding regionalization, its benefits, limitations and challenges. With special reference to EU, USMCA, ASEAN, MERCOSUR, SAARC and BIMSTEC
Envisaged role and actual record of the United Nations. Aim and functioning of specialized UN agenicies. UNSC. Need for UN reforms. PSIR Optional UPSC-CSE
Bretton Woods Institutions IMF and WB and role of WTO in international economic system. PSIR for UPSC-CSE and State PSCs
The concept of ‘Power’ in context of theory of international relations. For Political Science Optional in UPSC-CSE and State PSC Exams
The concept of ‘Balance of Power’ in context of theory of international relations. For Political Science Optional in UPSC-CSE and State PSC Exams
The concept of ‘Security’ in context of theory of international relations. For Political Science Optional in UPSC-CSE and State PSC Exams
The concept of ‘Collective Security’ in context of theory of international relations. For Political Science Optional in UPSC-CSE and State PSC Exams
The concept of ‘Deterrence’ in context of theory of international relations. For Political Science Optional in UPSC-CSE and State PSC Exams