Chapter 1

पाठ्यक्रम अभिकल्प समिति

This section lists the Course Design Committee responsible for the development of the textbook 'समसामयिक अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्ध' (Contemporary International Relations) for Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It includes the names, designations, and affiliations of the academic contributors, editors, and coordinators. The committee comprises senior professors, associate professors, and lecturers from various universities in Rajasthan and other states. Their collective expertise ensures that the curriculum is scientifically structured, comprehensive, and aligned with the academic standards of political science, especially for distance education students. The section also details the academic and administrative arrangements, including the Vice-Chancellor, Director, and production officers involved in the publication and distribution of the course material. The copyright and reproduction policy is clearly stated, emphasizing that no part of the material may be reproduced without written permission from the university.

• Lists the academic and administrative contributors to the textbook.
• Ensures the scientific and comprehensive design of the curriculum.
• Includes copyright and reproduction guidelines.
• 📌 Course Design Committee: A group of subject experts responsible for developing and reviewing the curriculum.
• 📌 Editor: The academic responsible for compiling and editing the textbook content.
• 📌 Coordinator: The faculty member overseeing the coordination of content development.

अनुक्रमणिका

This section presents the Table of Contents (अनुक्रमणिका) for the textbook 'समसामयिक अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सम्बन्ध' (Contemporary International Relations). It outlines the structure of the book, which is divided into 15 units (इकाई). Each unit covers a specific theme or period in international relations, ranging from foundational concepts to regional and global issues. The units include topics such as the concepts of international relations, historical and contemporary perspectives, Indian foreign policy, the changing role of the United Nations, globalization, regional cooperation (with a focus on SAARC), Middle Eastern politics, the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the reorganization of Europe, the rise of Asia, international terrorism, and future perspectives on international relations (including theories by Huntington and Fukuyama). Each unit is assigned a specific page range, providing a clear roadmap for students to navigate the curriculum.

• Lists all 15 units of the textbook with their respective topics.
• Covers both historical and contemporary issues in international relations.
• Includes regional studies, global organizations, and theoretical perspectives.
• 📌 Unit (इकाई): A thematic section of the textbook focusing on a particular aspect of international relations.
• 📌 Table of Contents: A list of chapters/units and their page numbers for easy navigation.