बी. ए. ( I सेमेस्टर)
रक्षा एवं स्त्रातजिक अध्ययन
युद्ध के अवधारणात्मक दृष्टिकोण

B.A. (I Semester)
DEFENCE AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
(Conceptual Aspects of War)

SYLLABUS

Part - A

Unit - I :

1. Conceptual Formulation
(a) Meaning and definition of Defence and Strategic Studies - Its relevance and significance and relationship with other disciplines of study.
(b) War- Definition and meaning and basic concepts -
Understanding various causes of War. Basic Concepts War, Campaign, Battle, Strategy, Tactics, Security and Defence.
(c) Ancient Indian War and Defense Strategies.

Unit - II

3. Principles of War

4. War as an instrument of policy : Past, Present and Future.

Unit-III

5. Modern Warfare
(a) Concept and definition
(b) Features of Modern Warfare Electronic Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Information Warfare.

Unit-IV

6. Guerilla Warfare
(a) Origin and concept.
(b) Principles, techniques and characteristics of guerrilla warfare.
(c) Counter guerrilla measures.

PART-B

Unit - V

7. Psychological Warfare
(a) Definition and concept.
(b) Functions and Limitations.

Unit-VI

8. Economic Warfare
(a) Concept and definition
(b) Basic dimensions
(c) Effects of war on National Economy

Unit - VII

9. Nuclear Warfare
(a) Beginning of nuclear era and effects of nuclear explosion.
(b) Nuclear strategies of Deterrence' and 'Massive Retaliation'.

Unit - VIII

10. Chemical and Biological Warfare
(a) Definition and concept.
(b) Agents, their effect and military use.

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