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  • Approaches to the study of International Relations: Idealist, Realist, Marxist, Functionalist and Systems theory.

    • Theories of International Politics: Idealist
      • Explain the various facets of the idealist approach to the study of international relations. Comment on its contemporary relevance.
      • What are the core assumptions of idealism as an approach to study International Relations? Explain its continuing relevance in peace building.
    • Theories of International Politics: Marxist
      • "Marxist approach to the study of international relations has lost its relevance in the post-cold war era." Comment.
      • Explain the relevance of the Marxist approach in the context of globalization.
      • How does Marxist approach explain contemporary International Relations? (200 words)
      • Do you agree with the notion that Marxist approach to the study of International relations is largely based on economic reductionism? Give reasons.
      • Comment: Marxist approach to international politics.
    • Theories of International Politics: Realist
      • What do you mean by offensive and defensive realism?
      • What is the realist prescription to the States to ensure their survival in an anarchical world?
      • Discuss the commonalities between the Marxist and Realist approach to the study of International Politics.
      • Discuss the emergence of neo-realism and its basic tenets.
      • Bring out the major differences between the Classical Realism of Hans Morgenthau and the Neorealism of Kenneth Waltz.
      • Is Realist Approach the best method to understand International Relations? Examine this in the context of Classical Realism.
      • Identify the major differences between the classical realism of Hans J. Morgenthau and the neorealism of Kenneth Waltz. Which approach is best suited for analyzing international relations after the Cold War?
      • Write a note on Intellectual precursors of Realism.
      • What are the great debates between ‘classical’ and ‘modern’ realists? Is there any thin line of continuity between these two traditions?
      • Examine the post-modernist critique of Realism in international politics.
      • Discuss the realist and neo-realist approaches in the study of International relations.
      • Clearly explain Realist Theory to the study of International Politics.
      • “Realism as an approach to international relations helps to explain why states fight or threaten each other, but it is less effective in explaining much of the cooperative behaviour we see...” Comment.
      • Examine the main assumptions of the Realist theory.
    • Theories of International Politics: Systems, Functionalist
      • Explain the central tenets of the World-Systems Theory.
      • In what ways does the functionalist approach in International relations help in maintaining peace and order in global politics?
      • Critically examine the Functionalist approach to the study of International Relations.
      • Examine the World Systems Approach as developed by Immanuel Wallerstein.
      • Critically examine the functional and system approaches to the study of international relations.
      • Discuss David Easton’s model of systems analysis.
      • “Morton A. Kaplan’s system theory is contrary to the fundamental precepts of systems approach.” Comment.
      • ‘Building ‘peace by pieces’ is the basis of functionalism’. Elaborate. (200 words)
      • Explain the use of systems approach in international relations and examine the relevance of Kaplan’s system analysis.
      • Discuss the Systems Approach to the Study of International Relations.
      • “A scientific politics can develop only if the materials of politics are treated in terms of systems of actions.” In the light of this statement of Kaplan with regard to application of systems theory to political science, critically examine the drawbacks of its application.
      • Discuss the structural-functional analysis of politics.
      • Examine the explanatory potential of Kaplan’s systems theory of explaining the phenomenon of international politics in the present context.
      • Discuss the importance of the Systems Theory in modern political analysis.
      • Estimate the utility of the systems theory in social sciences.
      • Systems Approach
    • Theories of International Politics: Decision - making
      • Analyse and evaluate the role of decision-making theory as a tool of foreign policy analysis.
      • “The decision-making is only a partial theory of international politics.” Critically examine the above statement.
      • Discuss, with illustrations, the way decision making is influenced by the external and internal environment as perceived by the decision maker.
    • Comment: Game Theory for the study of International Politics and its limitations.
  1. PYQs and Practice Questions
  2. UPSC Optionals
  3. PSIR Optional
  4. Approaches to the study of International Relations: Idealist, Realist, Marxist, Functionalist and Systems theory.
  5. Theories of International Politics: Marxist

"Marxist approach to the study of international relations has lost its relevance in the post-cold war era." Comment. (UPSC 2021, 10 Marks, )

"अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों के अध्ययन के लिए मार्क्सवादी दृष्टिकोण ने शीत युद्ध के बाद के युग में अपनी प्रासंगिकता खो दी है।" टिप्पणी करें।
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Explain the relevance of the Marxist approach in the context of globalization. (UPSC 2019, 20 Marks, )

वैश्वीकरण के संदर्भ में मार्क्सवादी दृष्टिकोण की प्रासंगिकता की व्याख्या करें।
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How does Marxist approach explain contemporary International Relations? (200 words) (UPSC 2013, 15 Marks, )

मार्क्सवादी दृष्टिकोण समकालीन अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों की व्याख्या कैसे करता है? (200 शब्द)
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Do you agree with the notion that Marxist approach to the study of International relations is largely based on economic reductionism? Give reasons. (UPSC 2008, 60 Marks, )

क्या आप इस धारणा से सहमत हैं कि अंतर्राष्ट्रीय संबंधों के अध्ययन के लिए मार्क्सवादी दृष्टिकोण काफी हद तक आर्थिक न्यूनीकरणवाद पर आधारित है? कारण दें।
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Comment: Marxist approach to international politics. (UPSC 2002, 20 Marks, )

टिप्पणी करें: अंतर्राष्ट्रीय राजनीति के लिए मार्क्सवादी दृष्टिकोण।
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