International Relations – Class Notes | Based on Complete IAS/PCS Syllabus

Drishti Publications’ International Relations Class Notes are designed for IAS/PCS aspirants seeking structured and comprehensive coverage of international affairs. The book covers major areas such as International Relations, Indian Foreign Policy, India’s bilateral relations, regional organisations, the United Nations, and important international institutions. It is presented as study material based on the complete IAS/PCS syllabus.

Key Features

• Comprehensive International Relations Coverage: Covers the development of international politics, major global events, foreign policy, diplomacy, and contemporary international relations.
• India & Neighbouring Countries: Detailed coverage of India’s relations with Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives, China, Afghanistan, Bhutan, and Myanmar.
• Relations with Major Powers: Covers India’s relations with the United States, Russia, Japan, France, Britain, and Africa.
• Foreign Policy & Diplomacy: Explains diplomacy, its objectives, types, political and non-political dimensions, and the role of different actors in international affairs.
• Regional & Global Organisations: Covers regionalisation, important regional organisations, the United Nations, and major international institutions.
• Strategic & Security Issues: Includes important topics such as India, NPT, CTBT, security concerns, and international strategic issues.
• Indian Diaspora: Covers the background, role, and significance of Indians living abroad.
• IAS/PCS-Oriented Notes: Structured specifically for aspirants preparing International Relations for IAS, PCS, and other Civil Services examinations.

About this Book

The International Relations Class Notes provide a systematic understanding of India’s foreign policy and global political developments. The book begins with the chronology of the development of international politics and major events, followed by foreign policy, diplomacy, and India’s relations with various countries.

The section on Foreign Policy explains Diplomacy, its objectives, political and non-political dimensions, and the changing role of different actors. It also discusses non-state actors such as individual citizens, NGOs, international organisations, civil society, human rights organisations, environmental organisations, multinational companies, and media.

A major part of the book focuses on India’s neighbourhood and bilateral relations. It includes India-Nepal relations, India-Bangladesh relations, India-Sri Lanka relations, India-Pakistan relations, and other important neighbouring countries.

The book also covers India’s relations with major global powers such as Japan, France, the United States, Russia, and Britain, along with India-Africa relations. For example, the India-Japan chapter discusses historical, cultural, and Cold War-era relations, while the India-France section examines the background and evolution of bilateral relations.

Complete Chapter Coverage

1. Chronology of Development of International Politics & Major Events
2. Foreign Policy & Associated Issues
3. India-Nepal Relations
4. India-Bangladesh Relations
5. India-Sri Lanka Relations
6. India-Pakistan Relations
7. India-Maldives Relations
8. India-China Relations
9. India-Afghanistan Relations
10. India-Bhutan Relations
11. India-Myanmar Relations
12. Look East & Act East Policy
13. West Asia and Central Asia
14. India and the United States of America
15. India-Russia Relations
16. India-Japan Relations
17. India-France Relations
18. India-Britain Relations
19. India-Africa Relations
20. Regionalisation and Important Regional Organisations
21. United Nations Organization & India
22. India, NPT and CTBT
23. Indian Diaspora
24. Important International Institutions and Organisations

International Organisations & Global Affairs

The book includes a dedicated section on the United Nations Organization (UNO), covering its history, formation, objectives, and India’s association with it. It also discusses important regional and international organisations such as SAARC, ASEAN, NATO, and other frameworks of international cooperation.

Ideal For

This book is suitable for aspirants preparing for IAS, PCS, UPSC Civil Services, State Civil Services, and other competitive examinations who require structured study material for International Relations, Indian Foreign Policy, bilateral relations, global affairs, and international organisations.