The International System in the 21st Century
8-9 January, 2004
The International System has been through a
process of transformation in its systemic and functional essence. The process
of transformation has seen the emergence of new actors, process and paradigms
that has unequivocally affected the essence of International Order. The
apparent promises of globalisation is confronted with
threats of internecine conflicts manifested in war that has its emergent
typologies in the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Asymmetric
Warfare, Terrorism and ever increasing global economic inequalities.
The momentum of
paradigm change in the International System has vital inputs for the study,
teaching and research in the field of International Relations. The rationale
for the seminar is to initiate a debate and analysis in the dynamics of
systemic transformation and emerging issues both at the global and regional
levels.
This National Seminar will be an interactive session with resource
persons from all over the country, faculty, students and audience that are
enthused to study and research in International Relations. The following themes
would constitute the key sub-themes.
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New Issues and Actors in
the International System.
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Globalization and the
Evolving Political Economy of the International System.
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Regional Systems and the
International System.
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Issues and Challenges in
the International System– Nationalism, Sub-nationalism, Ethnicity.
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Dynamics of International
Security and Conflict: Asymmetric War, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction.
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Information Technology and
the Global media.