-- Approaches to the Study of Global Politics:

Understanding the Dimensions

Introduction:

International Paradigm vs. Globalization Paradigm:

Straddling Paradigms:

Understanding Global Politics:

- Transformation from International to Global Politics:

New Actors on the World Stage:

Increased Interdependence and Interconnectedness:

Trend Towards Global Governance:

Understanding the Term "Global Politics":

Balancing Continuity and Change:

-- Increased Interdependence and Interconnectedness

Traditional State-Centric Approach:

Challenges to the Traditional Approach:

Interdependence and its Implications:

- From International Anarchy to Global Governance

Traditional Notion of International Anarchy:

Evolving Notions of Anarchy:

Importance of Global Governance:

-- Introduction: Defining Globalization

Understanding Globalization

Dimensions of Globalization

Debate on Globalization

Transformation in World Politics

Diverse Perspectives on Globalization

Conclusion: Complex Phenomenon

-- Introduction: Theoretical Perspectives on Global

Politics

Mainstream Perspectives: Realism and Liberalism

Critical Perspectives: Expanding Horizons

Conclusion: Varied Lenses for Global Understanding

-- Continuity and Change in Global Politics: Analyzing

Power, Security, and Justice

Power: Shifting Dynamics and Changing Nature

Security: Addressing Threats and Challenges

Case Study: September 11 and Its Global Impact

-- Justice in Global Politics: Balancing Ethics and

Realpolitik

Traditional Perspectives on Justice

Shift Towards Global Justice

Global Distributive Justice

Global Environmental Justice

Cosmopolitanism: A Moral and Political Framework

-- Introduction: Theoretical Lens in Global Politics

Mainstream Perspectives: Realism and Liberalism

Realism

State Egoism and Conflict

Liberals

Critical Views

-- Theories of Global Politics

Introduction to Theories and Interpretation:

Mainstream Perspectives - Realism and Liberalism:

Realism:

Key Themes in Realism

Liberalism:

Key Themes in Liberalism:

Critical Theories and Perspectives:

Critical Perspectives' Impact on Global Politics:

Globalization and Theoretical Challenges:

Key Issues for Consideration:

Paris Peace Conference 1919–20:

-- Polarity, Stability, and the Balance of Power:

Introduction:

Balance of Power:

Great Powers and World Order:

Stability and Polarity:

Realist Disagreements:

- Liberalism:

Introduction:

Harmony and Balance:

Interdependence Liberalism:

Republican Liberalism:

Liberal Institutionalism:

Neoliberal Institutionalism:

- Key Themes in Liberal Theory:

Interdependence Liberalism

Republican Liberalism
Liberal Institutionalism

Neoliberal Institutionalism

-- Liberal Institutionalism

Introduction:

Internationalism:

Republican Liberalism:

Domestic Analogy and Rule of Law:

Neoliberal Institutionalism:

Realist-Liberal Divide:

Critical Perspectives on Liberal Institutionalism:

-- Critical Perspectives on Global Politics

Introduction:

Common Characteristics:
Marxism, Neo-Marxism, and Critical Theory:

Social Constructivism:

Poststructuralism:

Feminism:

Green Politics:

Postcolonialism:

-- Critical Theory in International Relations: A

Comprehensive Analysis

Introduction:

Antonio Gramsci's Influence:

The Frankfurt School's Contribution:

Significance and Impact:

-- Social Constructivism in International Relations: A

Comprehensive Analysis
Introduction:

Foundations of Constructivism:

Construction of Reality:

Wendt's "Anarchy is what States Make of it":

Constructivism and Nationhood:

Critiques and Debates:

Poststructuralism and International Relations:

-- Feminism and Green Politics in International

Relations: A Comprehensive Analysis

Feminism's Influence on Global Politics:

Gender Biases in Conventional Theories:

Theoretical Alternatives by Feminist Thinkers:

Impact of Green Politics in International Theory:

Mainstream and Reformist Green Politics:

Radical Green Theories:

-- Postcolonialism and Challenges of Global

Interconnectedness: A Comprehensive Overview

Postcolonialism's Cultural Lens:

Continued Impact and Critique:

Thinking Globally in the Age of Globalization:

Empirical Challenge:

Normative Challenge:

Theoretical Challenge:

Complexity and Non-linear Thinking:

Chaos in Global Context:

-- Challenges of Global Interconnectedness: A

Paradigm Shift in Thinking

Complexity of Interconnectedness:
Implications of Non-Linear Thinking:

- Moral Dimensions in Globalization:

Cosmopolitan Ethical Perspective:

Universal Rights and Obligations:

Alternative Forms of Cosmopolitanism:

- Debating Moral Cosmopolitanism:

Critics of Moral Cosmopolitanism:

Agency, Sovereignty, and Self-Reliance:

-- Paradigms in Global Politics: Balancing Illumination

and Constraints

Role and Definition of Paradigms:

Paradigm Shifts and Value:

Drawbacks and Limitations of Paradigms:

Interdisciplinarity and Changing Boundaries:

No Single Paradigm as Final Word:

Limitations of Paradigms in Explaining Reality: