New IGNOU EPS-07 Help Book International Relations in English – BA Political Science Latest Edition Guide and Study Material.

Block 1 – Understanding International Relations
Why Study International Relations? Scope and Approaches
Some Concepts: Imperialism, Nationalism, Fascism, Revolution
Some Concepts: State System, Power, National Interest, Security

Block 2 – Inter-War Period
World War I: Clauses, Events and Consequences
Bolshevik Revolution and its Impact

Block 3 – Cold War Period
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

Block 4 – Emergence of the Third World
Colonialism and Patterns of National Liberation Movements
Features of the Third World States

Block 5 – End of the Cold War and its Aftermath
The Gulf War
Distintegration of the Socialist Bloc
Perspectives on the Changing World Order

Block 6 – Institutions and Organisations
Restructuring of the U.N. System
Globalisation of the Economy-IBRD, IMF and WTO
The Regional Organisations: European Union, ASEAN, APEC, SAARC, OIC and OAU

Block 7 – Issues in Development
Environment and Sustainable Human Development
Human Rights and International Politics
Te Ethno-National Conflicts, Patterns and Dimensions
International Terrorism
Revolution in Communication Technology