Course Contents
Theoretical perspective: Theory of Regionalism, Theory of Integration, Different School of Thought of Regionalism; Federalist Perspective, Functionalism, Neo-Functionalism, Communication Approach, Domino Theory. Regional Organizations: European Union, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), Regional Free Trade Agreements and Economic Cooperation: North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)+Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) , Organization of American States (OAS) , Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Course Synopsis
A comprehensive study of the development of regional organizations and their role in the contemporary world in the maintenance of peace. The central part of the course deals with almost all basic regional organizations, their structure, performance and prospects, both in the economic and social field. Then specialized agencies and the regional organizations are treated on a descriptive basis.
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students would be able to understand and apply different theoretical perspectives to the analysis of Regional Organizations, comprehend the function, role and influence in regional and world politics. Appreciate the challenges International Organizations face, and the impact political and economic change has on their function
European Union
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European Union
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
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Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
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Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)
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Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC)
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Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC)
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Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC)
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Regional Free Trade Agreements and Economic Cooperation
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Organization of American States (OAS)
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Organization of American States (OAS)
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
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Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
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Book Title : Regional Organizations and Peacemaking: Challengers to the UN?
Author : Peter Wallensteen, Anders Bjurner
Edition : Illustrated
Publisher : Taylor & Francis, 2014
Title : Integrating Integration Theory: Neo-functionalism and International Regimes
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Title : Regionalism in International Politics
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Title : Economic Integration
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Title : EUROPEAN UNION
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Title : Neofunctionalism: logic and critique
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Title : A Research Guide on the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
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