Books for International Relations Optional in UPSC CSE
International Relations BOOK LIST - MAINS: PAPER-I BOOKS
International Relations and International Relations
Section A: Comparative Politics and International Relations
Essential Readings:
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“The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations” by John Baylis, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens.
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“Global Politics” by Andrew Heywood.
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“Theories of Comparative Politics: The Search for a Paradigm Reconsidered” by Ronald H. Chilcote.
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IGNOU notes on Comparative Politics.
Additional Readings:
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“Theories of International Relations” by Palgrave publications.
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“The Oxford Handbook of International Relations” by Christian Reus-Smit and Duncan Snidal.
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“Understanding International Relations” by Chris Brown and Kirsten Ainley.
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“Introduction to International Relations: Theories and Approaches” by Georg Sorenson and Robert Jackson.
Section B: India and the World
Essential Readings:
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Indian Foreign Policy: An Overview by Harsh Pant
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International Relations- Mcgraw Hill education
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“IDSA website should be followed for articles.
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MEA website should be regularly followed for updates and articles.
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IR editorials should be followed in The Hindu and TheIndian Express.
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