International politics : concepts, theories and issues / edited by Rumki Basu.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The study of international politics has become truly global in nature and scope, as the world stands politically organized in nearly two hundred nation states at the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century. The globalization of political economies and the 'internationalization' of the nation state system is the most characteristic feature of the 21st century. This book provides a roadmap that can orient the reader towards the main concepts, theories and issues in world politics today necessitating explorations in 'new theorizing', thus making the study of global politics a much more exciting and absorbing project than ever before. Every effort has been made to understand the 'new' vocabulary, concepts, debates and discourses in the theory and practice of international relations and global politics today. Each chapter provides an analytical overview of the issues addressed, identifies the central actors and perspectives, outlines past progress and future prospects. Model questions and suggestions for further reading additionally enrich the text."--Publisher's website.

Part A: Concepts. The nation state system: national power, balance of power and collective security / S.R.T.P. Sugunakara Raju -- Role of national interest / Farah Naaz -- Diplomacy: nature, forms and relevance / Mehtab Manzar -- Colonialism and neocolonialism: impact of decolonization / Furqan Ahmad -- Disarmament, arms control and nuclear proliferation / M. Muslim Khna -- Part B: Theories. Liberalism / Farah Naaz -- Realsim / Rumki Basu -- Marxism / Krishna Swamy Dara -- Feminism / Krishna Swamy Dara -- Postmodernism and constructivism in international relations / Krishna Swamy Dara -- Part C: Issues. Globalization: meaning and dimensions / Adnan Farooqui -- The United Nations: changing role / Rumki Basu -- Human rights and international politics / Mehtab Manzar -- The global environment: issues and debates / Rumki Basu -- Terrorism / Adnan Farooqui -- Development and security: changing paradigms / Rumki Basu -- Part D: India's foreign policy and bilateral relations. Basic deteminants of India's foreign policy and bilateral relations / Mohammed Badrul Alam -- Afterword / by Rumki Basu -- Model questions.