Hi guys,

please guide me to tackle IR as I have no background and have very short span of time to ace through it.
What are the do's and don't of this subject .
Please reply

First give a reading (just a reading) to the following theories:

1. Nation State
2. Realism, Idealism, Liberalism, Neo-Realism, Neo-Liberalism
3. Balance of Power (Just get a concept of what on earth it is.)
4. Deterrence
5. Nationalism, Internationalism, Globalization.

Also give a reading to the following. Although, they are not physically in the syllabus, but would help you understand the first half of 20th century.

Socialism, Fascism, Monarchy, Democracy, Capitalism.

Once you have got a glimpse of the above terms, start from the the Bolshevik Revolution i.e Part II of IR. Trust me, you will start digesting IR like you have been studying this subject since your childhood. Initially, the pace would be slow, but ultimately you'll start to grasp things, world politics and events easily. This is the most ingenious strategy that is helping me a lot. I wish you good luck mate.

I can't imagine I forgot Lenin sahb Also read communism.

please name the books which one should study and take them more then enough.

IR by Parkash Chandrs
and
IR by Joshua Goldstein

just two??

i don't like parkash as he speaks on Indian side. next tell me so much books that make me extraordinary.

either do Phd in IR as this degree might help you to get 80-90 in IR out of 200
for 120-130 marks you have to spend 5-10 years as Ambassador observing foreign politics

LoL do preparation as you did before ,and pray that it might not be targeted

You can't read many books now. Time is not in your favor. There are just 4 months left and you have to cover around 11 subjects. Just follow the above mentioned strategy, clear you concepts and work on improving your critical thinking. Critical thinking is what will get you through all subjects. Good luck

opting it first time. and have no background.

i have done other. i dont want to fail because of it. i studied goldstein, world politics and kegly and andrew