: Acknowledging that nation-states remain self-interested actors seeking maximum strategic advantage.
International Relations in the 21st Century 21vi Shatabdi Mein Antarrashtriya Sambandh Pushpesh Pant
| Feature | Details | | :-------------------- | :--------------------------------------------- | | | International Relations in the 21st Century | | Author | Pushpesh Pant | | Publisher | McGraw Hill Education India | | Edition/Latest Pub. | 2011, 2016, 2017 | | ISBN | 9780070655621 | | Pages | xi, 186p | | Language | English | | Target Audience | UPSC Civil Services aspirants, students | | Key Features | Lucid language, case studies, glossary, questions |
How Beijing's aggressive expansionism and economic statecraft are rewriting Indo-Pacific security. Examination of how these values influence global diplomacy
Examination of how these values influence global diplomacy and international communication systems.
The book is generally structured to move from historical context to contemporary issues. The central thesis argues that the 21st century is defined by a shift from a unipolar world (post-Cold War American dominance) to a multipolar or polycentric world.
The structural limits of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The structural limits of the South Asian Association
Pant begins by establishing the baseline of the late 20th century. He analyzes the dissolution of the Soviet Union not just as the end of a superpower, but as the destabilization of the bipolar balance. He argues that the immediate aftermath—a "unipolar moment" for the United States—was temporary and inherently unstable.
1. The Core Philosophy: Realism vs. Liberal Institutionalism
The Modern State System, Theory of International Relations, and the Cold War phases. Liberal Institutionalism The Modern State System
Written by an former Dean of International Studies at JNU, the book offers a deep dive into India's strategic positioning. It examines the restructuring of Indian foreign policy, specifically looking at the evolution of ties with major powers like the United States and the impact of an assertive China on regional security.
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