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North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
Board of Studies
in
Defence & Strategic Studies
Syllabus for
M.A. PART – I
Semester Pattern
Semester- I and II
(60:40 PATTERN)
(w.e.f. June – 2017)
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North Maharashtra university Jalgaon Board Of Studies In Defense & Strategic Studies
Syllabus Structure of M.A. Part-I (Defence And Strategic Studies) (SEMESTER I & II )
(60:40 Pattern ): W.E.F.: June 2017-18
M.A. (Defence & Strategic Studies)
Course is divided into four semesters and each semester consists of four papers (two cores, one elective & one foundation).
Each paper is of maximum 100 marks and the division of marks is 60 marks for University (external) Assessment and 40marks for College (internal) Assessment.
M.A. Part-Ist (Defence & Strategic Studies)
Sr.No. Semester Code
no.
Core Course
(compulsory paper)
(all papers are
compulsory)
(A)
Code
no.
Elective Course
(Optional papers)
(any one paper)
(B)
Code
no.
Foundation Course/ Auxiliary Paper
(any one ) Students of other faculties /subjects
will also offered any one paper among
the following papers
( C )
01
1ST
DEF -111
Indian Military History DEF – 113
Strategic Thinker DEF – 115
Defence Economics
02 DEF 112
National Security DEF- 114
Geopolitics & Military Geography
DEF - 116
Peace & Conflict Studies
01
2nd
DEF - 121
International Relation DEF-
123
India’s Strategic Partnership with Major Power
DEF – 125
India’s Internal Security: Issues &
Problems
02 DEF - 122
Research Methodology
DEF-124
Major Crisis in Post-Cold War Era
DEF - 126
Theories of War &
Peace
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North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon Board of Studies in Defense & Strategic Studies
M.A. PART: I (New course w.e.f. June 2017)
Equivalence M.A. PART: I SEMESTER:I
Sr. No
Old Paper Code No.
Old Course W.E.F. 2014 New
Paper Code No
Nature of Paper
New Course W.E.F. 2017
1 DEF. 111
Defence Economics DEF. 111 Core Paper (Compulsory Paper)
Indian Military History
2 DEF. 112 Research Methodology DEF. 112 National Security
3 DEF. 113 Geopolitics DEF. 113 Optional
Paper (Any one)
Strategic Thinker
4 DEF. 114 Terrorism
DEF. 114
Geopolitics & Military Geography
5 DEF. 115
Science, Technology and Computer Application in Defence Management-I
DEF. 115 Foundation
Paper (Any one)
Defence Economics
6 DEF. 116 Evolution of warfare-I DEF.116 Peace & Conflict Studies
M.A. PART: I SEMESTER:II
Sr No.
Old Paper Code No.
Old Course W.E.F. 2014 New
Paper Code No
Nature of Paper
New Course W.E.F. 2017
1 DEF. 121
Defence Production in India DEF. 121 Core Paper (Compulsory Paper)
International Relation
2 DEF. 122
Research Methodology and Techniques DEF. 122 Research Methodology
3 DEF. 123 Military Geography
4
(Any one) DEF. 124
Counter Terrorism Theory & Practice DEF. 123
Optional Paper (Any one)
India’s Strategic Partnership with Major Powers
5 DEF. 125
Science, Technology and Computer Application in Defence Management-I
DEF. 124
Major Crisis in Post-Cold War Era
6 DEF. 126
Evolution of warfare-I
DEF. 125
Foundation Paper (Any one)
India’s Internal Security Issues & Problems
DEF.126 Theories of War & Peace
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North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon. Board Of Studies In Defense & Strategic Studies
New Syllabus: M.A.Part: I (w.e.f.June-2017)
Subject: Defense & Strategic Studies Semester: I
Paper Code: DEF- 111 Indian Military History Compulsory Paper
Total Marks=100 (University Assessment 60 + College Assessment 40) Total Periods -60
Objective: The paper deals with military organization of various armies since ancient time
with special reference to their strategies and tactics adopted in the decisive battles fought in
India.
1. Basic Concept of Military History (Periods: 08)
a. Military History.
b. A brief survey of the Military tradition of India
2. Military History of Ancient India (North Empires) (Periods: 08)
a. Strategies, Tactics, Organizations and Weapons of.
i. Indus Civilization
ii. Vedic Period
iii. Epic Period
iv. Alexander’s invasion of India with Special reference to the Battle of
Hydaspes
3. Military History of Ancient India (South Empires) (Periods: 10)
a. Strategies, Tactics, Organizations and Weapons of.
i. Satvahan
ii. Rashtrakut
iii. Chalukya
iv. Chola & Pandya
4. Military History of Mediaeval India – I (Periods: 10)
a. Strategies, Tactics, Organizations and Weapons of.
i. Saltanat Empire
ii. Mughals Empire
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5. Military History of Mediaeval India –II (Periods: 12)
b. Strategies, Tactics, Organizations and Weapons of.
i. Vijaynagar
ii. Rajput
iii. Maratha
6. Modern Military System (Periods: 12)
a. Strategies, Tactics, Organizations and Weapons of.
i. Portuguese
ii. French
iii. Dutch
iv. British
References
1) B. J. N. Sarkar, Shivaji and His times ( New Delhi, Orient Longman, 1973)
2) B. N. Majumdar, Study of Indian Military History (University of Michigan, Army
Educational Stores, 1963)
3) Chudahri A.P.Bhartiya SianyachaItihas (Marathi), (Jalgaon :Prashant Publication,2001)
4) GurcharnSingh Sandhu, A Military History of Ancient India. ( New Delhi, Vision
Books, 2000).
5) J. F. C. Fuller, Generalship of Alexander the Great (London, Eyre and Spottiswoode
Pub,1958)
6) JadunathSarkar, Military History of India,(New Delhi, MunshiramManoharLal
Pub.1984)
7) James Duff Grant, History of Marathas ( New Delhi, Associate Publishing House,1971)
8) Kiran Kumar Thapiyal, ShivenandanMisra, Select Battles In Indian History: From
Earliest Times to 2000 A.D,Vol-II (Delhi,Agam Kala Prakshan,2002)
9) M.B. Deopujari, Shivaji and the Maratha Art of War (Nagpur,VidarbhaSamshodan
Mandal,1973)
10) RajendraNath, Military Leadership in India: Vedic period to Indo-Pak Wars(New Delhi,
Lancer Publicatilon,1990)
11) S.T. Das, Indian Military-Its History& Development ( Delhi Sager Publication,1969)
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12) Sarva Daman Sing, Ancient Indian Warfare: With Special Reference to the Vedic
Period (Leiden ,Brill, 1965)
13) V.R. RamchandraDikshitkar, War in Ancient India ( Madras, Macmillan 1948)
14) Lekurwale J.D., ‘YUDDHA’ (Marathi) (Atharva Publications, Jalgaon-2014)
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DEF-112 National Security
Compulsory Paper Total Marks=100 (University Assessment 60 + College Assessment 40) Total Periods -60
Objective:-To acquaint the student with National Security of india with Special Reference to External & Internal security and threst to india.
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1. National Security (Periods: 12)
a. Basic concept of Security
b. Evolution and Concept of National Security
c. Recent trends of National Security
2. National Security of India (Periods: 12)
a. Introduction
b. Historical Development
c. Values of India’s National Security
3. Challenges to National Security (Periods: 12)
a. Economical (Recession)
b. Technological (Space Nuclear Information )
c. Military (Missile and Nuclear System)
4. Cyber Crime in India (Periods: 12)
a. Meaning and Definition
b. Elements
c. Evolution
d. Problems2
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5. Security Problems of India (Periods: 12)
a. Food Security
b. Water Security
c. Disaster and Environment
References
1)Raghwan V. R., Cmprehesive Security of South Asia, Seminar proceding, Dehli policy Group, Dehli,
2001.
2) K. V Krishna Rao, Prepare and perish.Lancer publishers, Delhi,1991.
3) Blaan K. The Millenium Thoughts Challenges to Service, Authors press, Delhi,2001. Singh Jasjeet, India Sixth State with Nuclear Weapons,Asian Strategic Review 1997-98, IDSA,
Delhi,1998.
5) Geneva Small Arms Survey Report.
6) International Narco Control Report
. 7) Patil V. T. Trivedi P R Migration, Refugees And security in 21ST Century, Authors Press,2001.
8) Dr. V. Y. Jadhav, Patil H S , Jagtik Surksha, Prashant Publishers, Jalgaon,20
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DEF-113 Strategic Thinkers
Compulsory Paper Total Marks=100 (University Assessment 60 + College Assessment 40) Total Periods -60
Objective: To enable students to understand the theories of world’s great strategic
thinker and to enable them to apply the knowledge to related situation
1. Kautilya (Periods: 10)
a) Introduction
b) Types of Military Forces and War
c) Elements of State
d) Factors of War Planning
e) King and Army
2. Sun Tzu (Periods: 10)
a) Introduction
b) Strategic Considerations –posture of Army
c) Initiative and Flexibility in War
d) Formation of Force
3. Carl Von Clausewitz (Periods: 10)
a) Military and political vision of Clausewitz
b) Element and Strategy of War
c) Clausewitz theory of War
d) Relevance of Clausewitz theory in 21 Century
4. Napoleon Bonaparte (Periods: 10)
a) Introduction of Napoleon Empire
b) War Tactics and Strategic Planning
c) Military and political vision of Napoleon
d) Causes of Failure of Napoleon
5. Adolph Hitler
(Periods: 10)
a) Introduction of Hitler Empire and Strategy-Idea of Strom Troops
b) The seeds of War and World Conquest
c) Military and political Thought of Hitler
d) Theory of Demoralization and Disorganization
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6. Mao Tse Tung (Periods: 10)
a) Introduction of Mao’s Strategy-Idea of Strom Troops
b) War Planning and Tactic
c) Military and political Organization of Mao
d) Policy of the United Front
e) Guerrilla Tactics and Revolution Warfare
References
1) Khand Jitendra Dhoj, Strategic Thoughts, (Aarati Prapti, Ajeeta Khand, Kathmandu, 2005)
2) Adhikari Shekhar, Modern Strategic Thought-Machiavelli to Nuclear Warfare,(Ahbhinav
Publication House,Allahabad,2013)
3) Halperin Morton, Contemporary Military Strategy,( Faber London, ,1972)
4) Paret Peter (ed) Makers of Modern Strategy: From Machiavelli to Nuclear Age, (Oxford,
1986)
5) Baylis John, Booth Ken, Garnett John & Williams Phil, Contemporary Strategy: Theories &
Concepts Vol I & II (Lodon: Groom Helm, 1987)
6) Bobbit Philip &others (ed) Us Nuclear Strategy: A Reader ( New York : New York
University Press,1989)
7) Bajpai Kanti &Mattoo Amitabh (ed) Securing India: Strategic Thought & Practice ( New
Delhi: Manohar,1996)
8) Paranjpe Shrikant, Samrikshastra (in Marathi) , (Continental Prakashan,Pune,1994)
9) Jasjit Singh &Manpreet Sethi, Nuclear Deterrence & Diplomacy ( KnowledgeWolrd, New
Delhi,2004)
10).Bamme, Air Power, (English Book Depot,1974)
11)H. Beiloe, Military History of the Western World
12)Chuadhari A.P. LashkariVicharvant (Marathi) (Jalgaon: Prashant Publication,2003)
13) Dharmadhikari K.D.Samrik Vicharvant,(Marathi),(Nashik: Punyayog Prakashan,2013)
14) Lekurwale J.D., ‘YUDDHA’ (Marathi) (Atharva Publications, Jalgaon-2014)
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DEF- 114 Geopolitics & Military Geography
60 + 40 = 100 Objective: The paper deals with military Geography of various Geopolitics since 19th
century with special reference to their strategies and tactics adopted in the decisive
Changes in World history.
1. Geopolitics (Period:10) a) Concept
b) Historical Perspective
c) Scope and Magnitude
d) Geopolitics in War and Peace
e) Determinants of Geopolitical Stability
2. Evolution of Geopolitical Thoughts (Period: 12)
a) Freidrich Ratzel
b) Rudolf Kjellen
c) Karl Haushofer
d) A. T. Mahan
e) Alfford Mackinder
f) GuilioDouhet
3. Military Geography and War Planning (Period:10)
a) Military Aspect of Geography
b) Military Affairs-National Policy-Environmental Matrix, Operational Matrix
c) Geography and War Strategy- Land Warfare, Air Warfare and Sea Warfare
4 National Power (Period:08)
a) Elements of National Power
i. Tangible Elements
ii. Intangible Elements
5. Important and Scope of Logistics (Period: 08)
a) Resources
b) Industries
c) Supply chain
c) Transport, Communication and their Problems
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6. Geo Strategic Significance of India (Period:12)
a) India’s Land Border- Strategic Position
b) India’s Maritime Border-Strategic Position
References
1) Collins John M, Military Geography: For Professional and Public, (Washington, DC :
National University Press,1998)
2) Das Shiva Tosh, Geo-Strategy,(Allahabad:Kitab Mahal,1986)
3) Sali M. L., Military Geography, (New Delhi : Manas Publication,2009)
4) Das S.T. , Studies in Defence Strategy, (New Delhi: SagarPublication,1978)
5) Gray Colin S and Sloan Geoffrey, Geopolitics, Geography and Strategy, (New York:
Rutledge, 2013)
6) Cohen S. B., Geopolitics of the World System, (New York-Lanham-boulder: Oxfords,
Rowman& Littlefield Publishers,2003)
7) Agnew J., Geopolitics, Re-visioning World Politics, (Routdgle, London, 2003 (2ndedn,)
8) Parker G, Geopolitics, Past, Present and Future, (Pinter, London, 1998)
9) Sempa F. P. Geopolitics from Cold War to the 21st Century, (Transaction
PublishersNew Brunswick and London: 2002)
10) Prasad Rameshwar, The Army Logistics and War Equipment, (Delhi, Cyber Tech,
2011)
11) Adhikari Sudipta, Political Geography, (Jaipur: Rawat Publication, 1997)
12) GrygielJakub J & Hopkins Johns, Great Powers and Geopolitical Change,
(London:Oxford University Press, 2006
13) Chuadhari A.P &Paranjpe Shrikant,LashkariBhugol,(Marathi) (Jalgaon : Prashant
Publication,2001)
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DEF 115 Defence Economics
60 + 40 = 100 Objective: The paper focus on the defence economic theories and India’s defence
production and present defence policy.
1. Economics Theories of Defence (Periods: 12)
a) Adam Smith
b) David Ricardo
c) Thomas Robert Malthus
d) Alfred Marshal
e) Jean-Baptiste Say
2. India’s Defence Budget –Process & Necessity (Periods: 12)
a) Framework, Objective and Preparation of Defence Budget
b) Trend and Analysis of India’s Defence Expenditures since Independence.
c) Comparative Study of Defence Budget of neighboring Country
3. Defence and Development (Periods: 12)
a) Defence Budget and National Economy
b) Defence and Development
c) Dual Use of Technology
d) Rational of Arms production
e) Resources of India
4. War Economic Problems & Effects (Periods:12)
a)Techniques of war Finanching
i)Taxation ii)Borrwing iii)Inflation
b) Peace time & War time Economy
c) Post war Economy
5. Analysis of India’s Defence expenditure since 1947 to still (Periods: 12)
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Reference
1. Mathews Ron, Defense Production In India (New Delhi, ABC, 1989)
2. ChadraShekhar, Arming the Defense Forces: Procurement of Production Policy (New
Delhi, Manas Publiction,2004)
3. Malik V.P. and AnandVinod, Defense Planning: Problems and Prospects (New Delhi,
Manas Publication, 2006)
4. Military Year Book, (New Delhi, S.P. Publication, various years)
5. SIPRI Military Year Book, (Sweden, Stockholm, various years)
6. NarainPratap, India’s Arms Bazaar (New Delhi, Shilpa Publication, 1998)
7. Annual Reports of Ministry of Home Affairs (various years)
8. Jain U. C. and Nair Jeevan, Indian Defence and security (Jaipur, Pointer publication,
2000)
9. Mishra H. B., DefenceProgrammes of India (New Delhi, Author Press, 2000)
10. Laksmi Y, Trends in India’s Defence Expenditure, (New Delhi, ABC, 1998)
11. Annual Report Ministry of Defence (Various Years)
12. AathwaleSanitha, Defence Services (New Delhi, Akansha Publication,)
13. DuttaMeena and Sharma, Defence Economics (New Delhi, Deep and Deep, 2005)
14. Ghosh A. K, India’s Defence Budget and Expenditure Management in a wider context
(New Delhi, Lancer, 1996)
15. Ghosh A. K., Defence Budgeting and Planning in India: The Way Forward, (New Delhi,
USI, 2006)
16. BeheraLaxman Kumar (ed.), Defence acquisition – International Beast Practices (New
Delhi, Pentagon Press, 2013)
17. Vohra. B, Defence Economics, (New Delhi, Sumit Enterprises, 2010)
18. Devendra.P, Funding For Defence And Development Before And After Kargil War,
(New Delhi, Radha Publication., 2008)
19. Kennedy G., Economics of Defence, (London, Faber & Faber, 1975)
20. BeheraLaxman Kumar (ed.), Indian Defence Industry An Agenda for Making in India
(New Delhi, Pentagon Press, 2016)
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DEF- 116 Peace & Conflict Studies
60 + 40 = 100 Objective: This paper focus on current international disputes and their implication
related to world security it also offers study of word crisis and the mechanism to
tackle with it
1. International Conflict (Periods: 08)
a)Nature
b)Scope-Images,
c)Belief systems .
2. Peace-Techniques of conflict Prevention (Periods: 12)
Conceptual analysis of Conflict
3. Conflict Resolution . (Periods: 08)
a) Types of Conflict,
b) Conflict management: Pacific solution of International Dispute, Coercive
methods and war as an instrument
4. TheChallengeof ConflictResolution and Disarmament and Arms Control
(Periods: 10)
International Humanitarian Laws of Armed Conflicts
5. Confidence Building Measures (Periods: 10)
a) IGOs & NGOs in conflict resolution:- Peacemaking,
b)Peace keeping and Peace building
6 Functional Approaches and Regionalism (Periods: 12)
a)Techniques of preservation of peace: Collective security system, Pacific
settlement, Enforcement action, Regional Security arrangements
b)Gandhian Approach and its relevance today
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References
1. AnatolRapoport, Conflict in Manmade Environment, (London: 1974)
2. J.W.Burton, Conflict and Communication, (London, 1969)
3. C. Smith, Conflict Resolution, (London, 1969)
4. David Mitrany, A Working Peace System, (Chicago, 1966)
5. Michal Hass, International Conflict, (New York: Bobbs-Merrill 1975)
6. Chomsky, Noam, World Orders: Old & New, (Oxford University Press, 1999)
7. Galtung, John, Peace by Peaceful Means, (Sage, 1996)
8. Oliver Ramsbotham, Hugh Miall, Tom Woodhouse, and Contemporary Conflict
Resolution: The Prevention, Management and transformation of Deadly Conflicts,
(Cambridge: Polity Press, 2011)
9. John. W.Burton, World Society, (Cambridge University Press, 1969)
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Semester –II
DEF- 121 International Relations
60 + 40 = 100 Objective: the paper offers various theories ,and concepts approaches to
international relations including issue of current relevance.
1. Introduction of International Relations (Periods: 08)
a)Meaning
b)Definition and Objective
2. Theories and Approaches (Periods: 12)
a)Realism
b)Idealism
c)Liberalisms
d)Marxism
e)Neo-liberalism
f)Neo-realism
3. Cold War (Periods: 08)
a)Cold War-Nature Evolution since 1945, US - USSR Perception
b)Deterrence and Detente
c)International Economic Order – NIEO, North – South Dialogue,
South-South Dialogue
4. New World Order (Periods: 12)
a)GAAT and WTO
b)Development of Third World and Regional Security Issues
5. Armament, Disarmament and Arms Control. (Periods: 10)
a)Concept of Arms Race, Arms Aid, Arms Trade, Arms Proliferation,
Disarmament and Arms Control
b)Concept of Nuclear Proliferation and NPT, CTBT, MTCR, PTBT, NMD,
ABM, SALT-I and II, START-I and II
c) Defence Co-operation Strategic Partnership and Security Dialogue
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6. United Nation: Envisaged role and actual record, (Periods: 10)
a) Introduction-Structure and Organization
b) Specialized UN functioning, Record for UN reform
c) Re-structuring of UNO
References
1. Margenthu H., Politics among the Nation, (New Delhi, Kalyani, 1985)
2. Baylis J., Booth Ken, Garnett John and Williams Phil, Contemporary Strategy: Theories
and Concepts, Vol. I and II (London: Groom Helm, 1987)
3. Todkar B.D. Aantarrashtriya Sambhandh: Mahtvachya Sankalpana,(Pune: Dymanond
Publication,2011)
4. Burchill, Scott et al, Theories of International Relations 4th (ed.) (London: Palgrave,
2001)
5. Carlsnaes Walter, Risse Thomas and Beth A. (ed.), Handbook of International
Relation, 2008)
6. Noam D. Palmer and Howard Parkins, International Relation, (Culcatta Scientific Book
Agency, 1985)
7. Malothra Vijay Kumar, International Relation, (New Delhi, Vikas Publication House
Pvt. Ltd., 1997)
8. Todkar B.D. Aantarrashtriya Sambhandh2014 he bhartache parrashtra
dhoran,(Jalgaon: Prashant Publication,2015 )
9. TajainArpit, Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia, (New Delhi, Sage Publication, 2005)
10. Hagerty Devin T., South Asia in World Politics, (United Kingdom, Rowman and
Littlefield, 2005)
11. Williams Mave (ed.), International Relation in the Twentieth Century: A Reader,
(London, Macmillan, 1989)
12. Baylis John and Smith Steve, The Globalisation of World Politics: An Introduction to
World Politics, (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997)
13. Khanna V. N., International Relation, (Delhi, Vikas Publication House, 1997)
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14. Paranjape Shrikant, Samarikshastra (in Marathi), (Pune, Continental, 1994)
15. Todkar B.D. Aantarrashtriya Rajkaran,(Jalgaon: Prashant Publication,2016)
16. Calvocoressi Peter, World Politics 1945-2000, (New Delhi, Pearson Education, 2008)
17. Metha R.S., Encyclopedia of Nuclear Arms Control & Non-Proliferation Volume 1-5,
(Delhi,Pentagaon Press, 2007)
18. Steve Weber, Cooperation and Discord in US-Soviet Arms Control, (Princeton,
Princeton University Press, 1992)
19. Rishiraj Singh, Arms Controls The Politics of Disarmament, (Delhi, Dominant
Publishers and Distributors, 2004)
20. Gill ParamjitKaur and SehgalSheveta, Dynamics of International Relations: Moving
from International to Global, Theory and Issues, (New Delhi, Atlantic, 2012)
21. Chomsky N., World Orders: Old & New, (Delhi, OUP, 1998)
22. Yadav, S. N., Nuclear Non – Proliferation Treaty and World Security, (New Delhi,
Global Vision Publishing House, 2014)
23. Ken Booth, and Steve Smith (eds) Positivism and Beyond: International Relations
Theory Today (Oxford: Polity Press, 1995).
24. Palmer & Perkins, International Relation, (Cbs Publishers And Distributors,)
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DEF- 122 Research Methodology
60 + 40 = 100 Objective: This introduces the students to various tools and approaches used in social
sciences and the formulation of a Research Framework.
1. Concept of Research (Periods: 08)
a) Meaning and importance of Research – Types of Research
b) Nature of Social Sciences Research.
2. Major Components of Research (Periods: 12)
a) Formulation of Research Problem
b) Hypothesis: Meaning and Utility
c) Research Design
d) Literature Review
3. Research Methods (Periods: 10)
a) Traditional Methods – Historical
b) Modern Methods – Survey of Literature, Sampling, Questionnaire,
Case Study, Content analysis, Statistical, Experimental method.
4. Data Collection and Data Analysis (Periods: 12)
a) Types of data
i) Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Data.
ii) Tabulation of data.
iii) Graphical representation of data
b) Analysis of Data
5. Research Report Writing (Periods: 08)
a) Determinants, b) Characteristics
c) Objectives.
6. Research Paper Writing & Dissertation. (Periods: 10)
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References
1. Ahuja, R., Research Methods, (Jaipur, Rawat Publications, 2011)
2. Blaikie, N., Designing Social Research, (Cambridge, Polity Press, 2000)
3. Brew, A., The Nature of Research: Inquiry in Academic Contexts, (London and New
York,Routledge/Falmer, 2001)
4. Bryman, A., Social Research Methods, Oxford, (Oxford University Press, 2008 (4th edition).
5. Burnett, J., Doing Your Social Science Dissertation, (London, Sage Publications, 2009)
6. Cargan, L., Doing Social Research, (Jaipur, Rawat Publications, 2008)
7. Cresswell, J. W., Research Design – Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
Approaches, (New Delhi, Sage Publications, 2009 (3rd edition))
8. Czja, R. and Blair, J., Designing Survey, (London, Sage Publications, 2005(2nd edition))
9. Flick, U., Designing Qualitative Research, (London, Sage Publications, 2007)
10. Flick, U., Introducing Research Methodology, (London, Sage Publications, 2011)
11. Grix, J., The Foundations of Research, (New York, Palgrave Macmillan, 2004)
12. Hakim, C., Research Design: Successful Designs for Social and Economic Research, (London,
Routledge, 2008)
13. Holliday, A., Doing and Writing Qualitative Research, (London, Sage Publications, 2007 (2nd
edition))
14. Israel, M. and Hay, L., Research Ethics for Social Scientists, (London, Sage Publications, 2006)
15. Kothari, C.R, Research Methodology: An Introduction, (Delhi, New Age, 2004)
16. Chris Hart, Doing your Masters Dissertation, ( New Delhi, Sage Publication, 2005)
17. S. J. Shenmare& N. U. Raut, How to Write Dissertation and Research Papers, (Jaipur, Satyam
Publishers, 2013)
18. Mishra R.P. -Research Methodology, (Concept Publishing Company, 01-Jan-1989 )
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DEF-123 India’s Strategic Partnership with Major Powers
60 + 40 = 100 Objective:-India seeks to play a greater role on the global stage, while there is an
increasing desire on the part of major powers comprising of the United States, Britain,
Russia, China and France to engage more actively and closely with it on a range of regional
and global issues. The first decades of the twenty-first century was a memorable one for
India and the major powers of the world as they have made significant strides in their
bilateral partnership that has a global significance.
1. India-USA Strategic Partnership (Periods: 10)
a) History of India-USA relation b)Cold War & India-USA relation c)Post-Cold War India -USA relation d)India-USA Strategic Partnership overview
2. India-Russia Strategic Partnership (Periods: 10) a)History of India-Russia relation
b)Cold War & India-Russia relation c)Post-Cold War India -Russia relation
d)India-Russia Strategic Partnership overview 3. India-Israel Strategic Partnership (Periods: 10)
a)History of India-Israel relation b)India-Israel Defence partnership
c)India-Israel Strategic Partnership overview
4. India-England Strategic Partnership (Periods: 10) a)History of India-England relation b)India-England Defence Partnership c)India-England Strategic Partnership overview
5. India-France Strategic Partnership (Periods: 08) a)History of India-France relation b)India-France Defence Partnership c)India-France Strategic Partnership overview
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6. India-Japan Strategic Partnership (Periods: 12)
a)History of India-Japan relation b)India- Japan Defence Partnership
c)India- Japan Strategic Partnership overview
References
1. Hussain, Mohammad Samir, Indo-US Strategic Relations: Prospects and Challenges in
the 21st Century(New Delhi: Neha Publishers & Distributors, 2014)
2. Sanjay Kumar, Dhirendra Dwivedi and Md. Samir Hussain (eds.), India-China
Relations: Conflict or Cooperation? (New Delhi: G. B. Books in association with
ARIDSS, 2016).
3. Mohammed Badrul Alam (ed.), Contours of India’s Foreign Policy: Changes and
Challenges (New Delhi: Reference Press, 2014)
4. Singh Rajvirsing,US-Pakistan and Strategic Relations, (Allahabad: Chugh
Publication,1985)
5. Swaran Singh,India-US in the age of uncertainty,(New Delhi: Routledge)
6. Bertsch Gary K. Engaging India US Strategic Relation with the world largest
democracy,(New Delhi: Tylor & Fransis Group)
7. Kapur Ashok and Malik Y.K. (eds), India & the United States in a changing world
,(New Delhi: Sage Publication,2002)
8. Kumaraswamy P.R. The Maturation of Indo-Israeli Ties,(Middle East Qurterl)
9. P. R. Kumaraswamy, India and Israel: Evolving Strategic Partnership, Volume 1(Begin-
Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, Bar-Ilan University, 1998)
10. Asia News AgencyIndia-Israel strategic partnership Asia News Agency, 2003
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DEF- 124 Major Crises in Post-Cold War Era
60 + 40 = 100
Objective: This paper offers broad reference to strategy tactic on major International
conflicts taken place in various regions of the world after Cold war-II.
1. Crisis in Europe (Periods 10)
a.Chechen Crisis
b. Yugoslav Crisis
c. Georgian Crisis
d. Ukraine Crisis
2. Crisis in South Asia (Periods 10)
a. Kargil War-1999
b. Rise and fall of Taliban in Afghanistan
c. Sri-Lanka LTTE Crisis
3. Crisis in South-East Asia (Periods 10)
a) East Timor Crisis-1999
b) Senkaku Island Dispute
c) South China Sea Dispute
4. West Asian Crisis (Periods 10)
a. Gulf War -1991
b. Iraq Crisis and USA -2003
c. ISIS in Syria and Iraq
d. Yemen Crisis
5. Crisis in Africa (Periods 10)
a. Congo Crisis
b. Nigerian Civil War
c. Somalian Crisis
d. Sudan Crisis
6. Arab Spring, Effect & Implications (Periods 10)
a) Tunisian Revolt
b) Egyptian Crisis
c) Libiyan Crisis
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References
1) MishaGlenny, “The Fall of Yugoslavia: The Third Balkan War”,(Penguin book, 1996)
2) Garg Ranjan,Peace & Security,(New Delhi: Regal Publication,2014)
3) Calvocoressi Peter,World Politcs1945-2000,( New Delhi: Person Edcution,2006)
4) Andrew Wilson, “Ukraine Crisis: What It Means for the West”, (Yale University Press,
2014)
5) ShrikantParanjpe (Edited) “ISIS: The Challenge and the Response”, (G. B. Publication,
2015)
6) ShrikantParanjpe and RajendraAbhyankar (edited) “Sri Lanka-India: Future
Imperfect”, (G. B. Publication, 2013)
7) Bill Hayton, “The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia”, (Yale University
Press, 2014)
8) Jadhav V.Y.Sayukta Rashtra Sanghatana, (Jalgaon: Atharv Publication,2016)
9) Peter R. Lavoy (ed.),“Asymmetric Warfare in South Asia: the causes and consequences
of the kargil conflict” (Cambridge University Press, 2009).
10) Gerard Prunier, “Africa's World War: Congo, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Making
of a Continental Catastrophe”, (Oxford University Press, 2009)
11) Richard Cockett, “Sudan:Darfur and the Failure of an African State”, (Yale University
Press, 2010)
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DEF-125 India’s Internal Security: Issues & Problems
60 + 40 = 100 Objective: India’s Internal Security scenario is the important area to study for the
students. This paper focuses on various aspects of internal security and challenges to
India.
1. Post partition of India (Periods 10)
a) Geo-Political Impact of Partition
b) Effect’s of Partition
c) Civil Society & Indian Armed forces
d) Defence Preparedness of India
2. Internal Security problem in Jammu & Kashmir (Periods 10)
a) Geo-Strategic importance in J & K
b) Role of separatist movement in J & K
c) Pakistan & China interest in J & K
3. Internal Security problem in North-Eastern States of India (Periods 10)
a. Geo-Strategic importance of North East
b. Origin of Insurgency of North East
c. Counter Insurgency of North East
4. Internal Security Issues related to Terrorisam & Drug trafiking (Periods 08)
5. Naxalite /Maoist / Left wing extremism in India (Periods 10)
a. Origin of Naxalite/Maoist Movement
b. Expansion of Maoist Movement
c. Strategy of Left wing extremism
d. Geo-Economic importance of Maoist dominated aria
e. Role of Security forces to counter left wing extremism
6. India’s Internal Security management-need & reform (Periods 10)
a. Role of Security Forces
b. Effective government policy
c. Public Participation in Internal Security
d. Human Rights Protection
e. Surgical Operations
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References
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House,2003)
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Prakashan,2009)
3. Liu Xuecheng,The Sino-India border dispute and Sino-India relations,(University
Press of America,1994)
4. Saorja B. Threat to India’s Security,(New Delhi: Exxis book pvt.let.2013)
5. Nanavatty R.K.Internal Armed Conflict in India, (New Delhi: Center for Land Warfare
Studies, Pentagon Press,2013)
6. Meena Kanta & Meena Hemraj, Naxalite Insurgency and Gurrilla Warfare, (Jaipur
Books Enclave,2012)
7. Nayyar V.K. India’s Security (New Delhi: Sumit Enterprises ,2014)
8. Das Gautam,Securing India’s Borders,(New Delhi: Center for Land Warfare Studies,
Pentagon Press,2012)
9. Das Gautam, Insurgences in North East India ,(New Delhi: Center for Land Warfare
Studies, Pentagon Press,2013)
10. Jadhav V.Y. Bhartachi Antargat Suraksha,(Jalgaon: Atharv Publication,2015)
11. Rosy Tripathy&Nidhi Singh, Need for Reform in the Internal Security of India,
GoapalK.N.Chowdhari, (ed.), Counter Terrorism, The Indian Police Journal, Published
by, The Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs ,Govt.of
India, New Delhi, April-June,2011,Vol.LVIII,No-2,pp-55-62.
12. PawarOnkar, Internal Security Problems in Northeast India-Insurgency and Counter
Insurgency,(Delhi : kalpaz Publication,2016)
13. Ahluwalia VK, ,Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond,(New Delhi: Bloomsbury,2013)
14. Schofield Victoria, Kashmir in Conflict, (Delhi : Viava Books Private Limited,2004)
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Publishers,1978)
17. Dass S.T. National Security in Perspective,(Delhi: Gian Publishers,2002)
18. Khera S.S. , India’s Defence Problems,(New Delhi : Orient Longmans,1968)
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19. Menon V.P. , The Story of the Integration of Indian States,(New Delhi: Orient
Longmans, 1961)
20. Misra R.N. , Indian Ocean and India’s Security,(Delhi: Mittal Publication,1986)
21. Nayar V.K. , Threats from Within,( New Delhi: Lancer Publications,1992)
22. Rao Ramakrishna & Sharma R.C. (ed.), India’s Borders,(New Delhi: Scholars’
Publication,1991)
23. Rao P.V.R. , Defence without Drift, (Bombay: Popular Prakashan,1970)
24. Singh Nagendra, The Defence Mechanism & the Modern State,( New Delhi: Asia
Publication House,1974)
25. Venkateshwaran, Defence Organization in India,(New Delhi: Ministry of Information
& Broadcasting, Government of India,1967)
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DEF- 126 Theories of War & Peace
60 + 40 = 100 Objective: This paper is offers various theories of war & peace and issues related to world
politics.
1. Concept of War & Peace (Periods: 08)
a) Functions & Nature of War
b) War of 21st Century-Causes & Effects
2. Causes of War: Conventional & Nonconventional. (Periods: 10)
a) Limited & Total War
b) Low Intensity War
c) Guerrilla Warfare
3. Revolutionary War (Periods: 08)
a)Causes & Elements
b)Theory & Motivation of Revolutionary War
4. Nuclear Deterrence& Nuclear War (Periods: 10)
a) Psychological War
b) War in the Nuclear Age
c) Cold War & Nuclear Rivalries
d) Nuclear Issues & Third World countries
5. Terrorism as a New Mode of Conflict (Periods: 12)
a) 9/11 and after month, Counter Terrorism Policy
b) 26/11 and after month Counter Terrorism Policy
c) Cyber Terrorism in the age of Information Technology
6. Major International Conflict & Effects (Periods: 12)
a) Korean Crisis 1950-53
b) Cuban Missile Crisis 1962
c) The Gulf War 1991
d) Iraq Crisis 2002-2004
e) Turmoil in Afghanistan
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References
1) Buzan Barry &Waever Ole(eds) , Regions & Powers : (Cambridge, New Delhi, 2003)
2) Chauhan , Sharad S , War on Iraq, (New Delhi: APH Publication, 2003)
3) PeterrParet F. Gilberts & others – Makers of Modern Strategy
4) Lecurwale J.D.Yudh,(Jalgaon: Atharva Publication,2013)
5) J.F.C. Fuller, Conduct of War.
6) Cooley ,John K, Unholy Wars, (New Delhi: Penguin Books ,2000)
7) Singh L.J. Strategic Thinkers,(New Delhi: Kailaso Books,2014)
8) Gilbert Adrian, The Encyclopedia of Warfare,(New Delhi, Kent Grange Books, 2000)
9) Downing Taylor, Cold War, (London : Bantam Press, 1998)
10) Laqueur Walter ,No End to War : (New York : Continuum, 2003)
11) Thomas Hugh, The Suez Affairs : ( New York : Weidenfeld& Nicolson,1967)
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