Contents: Preface. 1. International relations in everyday life. 2. International relations as an academic subject. 3. The systems approach. 4. Morganthau's realist theory. 5. Decision making approach. 6. Marxian approach to the study of international relations. 7. Imperialism and colonialism. 8. De-colonisation and resurgance of Asia and Africa. 9. Neo-colonialism. 10. National power. 11. Balance of power. 12. Foreign policy and its determinants. 13. Ideology in international relations. 14. Diplomacy. 15. Collective security. 16. Arms race, disarmament and arms control. 17. Cold war. 18. Contemporary trends in international relations. 19. Non-alignment. 20. New international economic order. 21. Evolution of international organisation. 22. Regionalism. 23. Dynamics of globalization. 24. Foreign policy choices. Bibliography. Index.

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