##### Currently

#### B.A Hons. International Relations

##### (specialisation Indian Foreign Policy)

#### 4-year –8 Semester course as per UGC Directives

##### Syllabus

First Year:

1st Semester

Conceptual understanding of International Relations /Foreign Policy -Various Theories

2nd Semester

#### Diplomacy

Economic Diplomacy
Cyber Diplomacy
Space Diplomacy
Science Diplomacy
Climate Change and Environment
Defense Diplomacy
Countering terrorism and radicalisation
Cultural Diplomacy
Media Diplomacy
Para Diplomacy

Second Year:

3rd Semester

#### India’s Diplomatic Initiatives

Neighborhood “First”,
Look East to “Act East”,
"Look west” to " Link and ACT West,
Indian Diaspora's Partnership with New India,
International Yoga Day,
Vaccine Diplomacy,
Initiative of International Solar Alliance,
Net-Zero Emissions by 2070,
Personal Diplomacy: US, Russia, China and India,

4th Semester

#### India’s Foreign Relations

1. Neighbourhood
2. Southeast Asia (ASEAN)
3. East Asia
4. Eurasia-Central Asia
5. Gulf-Iran, West Asia, and North Africa
6. Africa
7. Europe and the European Union
8. Latin America
9. Oceania-Australia, New Zealand

Third Year:

5th Semester

#### India and Major Powers

##### -USA, Russia, and China

6th Semester

#### Area Studies

##### EU, Central Asia, South-East Asia, East Asia, Latin America, Oceania

Fourth Year:

7th Semester

#### India in International and Regional Organisations

8th Semester

##### Thesis

##### Academic Environment at FPS

1. Regular class lectures, assignments, student group discussions, live interactive class room /online lectures by subject experts.

#### 79 Lectures on Indian Foreign Policy uploaded on YouTube during 2022-23

https://www.youtube.com/@mahendragaur9451

2. Diplomatic Pilgrimage

##### -Visit to Indian MEA,Parliament,Foreign Embassies, Media Houses

3. Spiritual Pilgrimage

##### -Visit to Indian Spiritual /Heritage sites

##### Diploma Courses

###### Understanding Indian Cultural diplomacy

1. Indian Yoga
2. Indian Dance
3. Indian Music

#### Why international students should consider pursuing their studies on Indian foreign policy in India.

An international student in India, will find the country, home to a mix of international cultures, contemporary thinking, and exciting experiences. Students can go on a journey full of discoveries of exotic places, people, and traditions. However, the open and all-embracing nature of the country helps students quickly find ground and become truly global citizens by cultivating an international perspective.

#### Overall attractiveness is increased by the focus on academic achievement and the adaptable curriculum.