IGNOU International Relations

I have completed my UG degree and planning to pursue Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) Course from IGNOU wants some notes. Will you please provide me IGNOU International Relations topics so that I can prepare for exam also provide curriculum?

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About Master of Arts (Political Science) (MPS) Course:

The aim of Masters Degree in Political Science is to provide the learners a sound base in political studies.

Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 5 Years
Course Fee: Rs. 9,000

IGNOU International Relations topics:

Why Study International Relations? Scope and Approaches
Some Concepts – Imperialism, Nationalism, Fascism, Revolution
Some Concepts – State System, Power, National Interest, Security
World War I – Clauses, Events and Consequences
Bolshevik Revolution and its Impact
World War II – Causes and Consequences (Emergence of Super Powers)
Cold War – Meaning, Patterns and Dimensions
Non-Aligned Movement
Arms Race and Nuclear Threat
Disarmament and Peace Movement
Colonialism & Patterns of National Liberation Movements
Features of Third World States
The Gulf War
Distintegration of the Socialist Bloc
Perspectives on the Changing World Order
Restructuring of the U.N. System
Globalisation of the Economy – IBRD, IMF and WTO
Regional Organisations – European Union, ASEAN, APEC, SAARC, OIC and OAU
Environment and Sustainable Human Development
Human Rights and International Politics
Ethno-National Conflicts-Patterns and Dimensions
International Terrorism
Revolution in Communication Technology

MPS Course curriculum:

Gandhi's Political Thought
Conflict Management, Transformation and Peace Building
Human Security
Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflicts
Western Political Thought
Social and Political Thought in Modern India
India and the World
State and Society in Latin America
State and Society in Africa
Peace and Conflict Studies
Social Movements and Politics in India
State Politics in India
Canada: Politics and Society
Dissertation (Optional)
The European Vision in World Affairs
State and Society in Australia
Australia's Foreign Policy
Sustainable Development: Issues and Challenges
Non-violence Movements after Gandhi
Gandhian Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolution
Globalisation and Environment

Address:

Regional Director,
Student Service Centre, IGNOU,
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068
E-mail: ssc@ignou.ac.in
Telephone: 011-29535714