Foundations of International Relations and India's Foreign Policy

Navigating the complex landscape of global politics requires a solid grasp of how nations interact, negotiate, and balance power. This course offers a clear, structured path to understanding international relations, focusing on foundational concepts and regional dynamics. You will transition from learning basic diplomatic terminology to analyzing real-world foreign policy decisions and bilateral relationships. What you'll learn: - Understand core international relations theories, including realism, liberalism, and constructivism - Analyze India's strategic, economic, and cultural relationships with its South Asian neighbors - Evaluate the role of regional organizations and multilateral treaties in maintaining stability - Examine modern geopolitical challenges, including border security, trade agreements, and resource sharing - Practice analyzing foreign policy case studies using structured analytical frameworks This course begins with essential terminology and the historical evolution of modern nation-states before moving into deep-dive written analyses of regional foreign policy. You will read comprehensive breakdowns of diplomatic strategies, treaty structures, and regional security dynamics. Designed entirely for beginners, this text-based course requires no prior background in political science or international affairs. Start your journey into global diplomacy today.