111! International Politics. Concepts, Theories and Issues. Rumki Basu. Edited by. SUB Hamburg A/587295

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1 SUB Hamburg 111! A/ International Politics Concepts, Theories and Issues Edited by Los Angeles London. New Delhi Singapore Washington DC

2 Contents List of Boxes List of Abbreviations Preface Introduction xv xvii xxiii xxv PART A CONCEPTS Chapter 1 The Nation State System: National Power, Balance of Power and Collective Security 3 ' S. R. T. P. Sugunakara Raju Evolution and Main Features of the Nation State System The Contemporary State System Globalization and the State System National Power: Meaning and Elements Evaluation of National Power Balance of Power Conditions of Success for the Balance of Power System Main Patterns and Methods of the Balance of Power The Balance of Power System: An Appraisal Collective Security Collective Security and Balance of Power: Similarities and Differences Collective Security System under the League of Nations Collective Security System under the United Nations Peacekeeping Evaluation of Collective Security System 49

3 viii International Politics Chapter 2 Role of National Interest 52 Farah Naaz National Interest and Foreign Policy National Interest and Ideology The Question of Ethics versus National Interest Instruments for the Promotion of National Interest Conclusion 69 Chapter 3 Diplomacy: Nature, Forms and Relevance 71 Mehtab Manzar Diplomacy: Meaning and Definition Nature and Content of Diplomacy Kinds of Diplomacy Attributes of Diplomats Functions of Diplomatic Missions Diplomatic Methods Features of New Diplomacy Diplomacy and Foreign Policy 94 Chapter 4 Colonialism and Neocolonialism: Impact of Decolonization 97 Furqan Ahmad Difference between Colonialism and Imperialism Factors Responsible for Colonization Types of Colonies Neocolonialism as Economic Dominance Dependency Theory Decolonization: Methods and Stages Impact of Decolonization Modern Approaches to Decolonization Postcolonialism Third World: A Conceptual Framework 118

4 Contents ix Chapter 5 Disarmament, Arms Control and Nuclear Proliferation 122 M. Muslim Khan Disarmament Disarmament versus Collective Security Forms and Types of Disarmament Arms Control Types of Arms Control Differences between Disarmament and Arms Control Theories of Disarmament Disarmament in the Era of Globalization Post-Cold War Efforts Nuclear Proliferation Barriers to Disarmament India-US Nuclear Deal, 2008 Proposed Arms Trade Treaty (by 2012) Chapter 6 Liberalism Farah Naaz PARTB THEORIES 6.1 Core Ideas 6.2 Pluralism and Neo liberalism 6.3 Liberalism and Globalization 6.4 Critique 6.5 Conclusion Chapter 7 Realism 7.1 Core Ideas 7.2 Neorealism: Kenneth Waltz and Others 7.3 Critique 7.4 Conclusion

5 X International Politics Chapter 8 Marxism KrishnaSwamy Dara Chapter 9 Feminism KrishnaSwamy Dara Marx and Engels on International Criticism of the Realist School Neo-Gramscianism and International Critical Theory and International Dependency Theory and International Conclusion Politics of Feminism Sex and Gender History of Feminist International Feminist Critique of International Feminist Critique of Realist Paradigm Feminist Critique of the Concept of Security Feminist Interpretation of Insecurity Feminist Critique of Citizenship Feminism, Ethics and Human Rights Conclusion Chapter 10 Postmodernism and Constructivism in International 248 Krishna Swamy Dara Knowledge and Power Genealogy Deconstruction 254

6 Postmodernism in International Theory Critique of the Sovereign State Constructivism Challenging Realism Identities and Interests Conclusion Contents xi PARTC ISSUES Chapter 11 Globalization: Meaning and Dimensions 279 Adrian Farooqui Definition Globalization: A Trajectory Various Dimensions of Globalization Globalization and Climate Change Globalization: Drawbacks 287 Chapter 12 The United Nations: Changing Role The Main Organs of the United Nations: Structure and Functions The Budget The United Nations and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security Intervention within States Economic and Social Development Humanitarian Assistance and Human Rights Decolonization Achievements The Limits of UN Action Millennium Declaration United Nations Reform Conclusion 333

7 xii International Politics Chapter 13 Human Rights and International Politics 336 Mehtab Manzar Historical Landmarks New Dimensions of Individual Rights Universal versus Cultural Relativism Three Generations of Human Rights Democracy, Development and Human Rights Vienna Declaration on Human Rights, Human Rights Interventions Protection of Human Rights: Challenges Ahead Conclusion 351 Chapter 14 The Global Environment: Issues and Debates Global Environmental Negotiations: A Brief History Global Regime for Addressing Climate Change The Global Environment Debate The Politics of Environmental Negotiations Conclusion 371 Chapter 15 Terrorism 376 Adrian Farooqui Causes of Terrorism Terrorism and Democracy The History of Terrorism Terrorism since the Second World War September 11 Attacks War on Terror Difference between Terrorism and Insurgency 390

8 Contents xiii Chapter 16 Development and Security: Changing Paradigms North-South Politics UNCTAD and UNDP The Development Decades The Right to Development Human Development and Human Security: An Alternative Approach Conclusion 418 PART D INDIA'S FOREIGN POLICY AND BILATERAL RELATIONS Chapter 17 Basic Determinants of India's Foreign Policy and Bilateral 425 Mohammed Badrul Alam 17.1 Basic Determinants 17.2 Policy of Non-alignment 17.3 India as an Emerging Power 17.4 India and the United States 17.5 India and Russia 17.6 India and China 17.7 India and Regions 17.8 India and Her Neighbours 17.9 India and the UN Conclusion Afterword by Model Questions About the Editor andcontributors Index