Amitav Acharya Explained | Global IR, ASEAN Way & Decolonising International Relations

Want to master Amitav Acharya's contribution to International Relations for UPSC PSIR Optional? 📚 Why does International Relations often feel so Western? Why are Asia, Africa, and the Global South missing from many mainstream IR theories? In this lecture, Shubhra Ranjan Ma’am explains the ideas of Amitav Acharya — one of the most important contemporary scholars of International Relations. From Global IR and norm localization to the ASEAN Way and the idea of a multiplex world, this video breaks down Acharya’s concepts in a simple, engaging, and analytical manner. For UPSC PSIR aspirants, Amitav Acharya is an important thinker whose ideas are highly relevant for Paper I (Comparative Politics & International Relations Theory) as well as Paper II (India and the World, Regional Organizations, and Contemporary Global Politics). Understanding his theories can significantly improve the analytical depth of your answers in the UPSC Mains examination. International Relations is no longer just one story told by the West. It is becoming more plural, diverse, and interconnected — and Amitav Acharya helps us understand why. This session simplifies complex concepts with clear explanations, practical examples, and their relevance to current global affairs, enabling aspirants to write richer, more scholarly, and high-scoring answers. 📚 What You'll Learn in This Video: ✅ Who is Amitav Acharya and why is he important in International Relations? ✅ Understanding the concept of Global International Relations (Global IR) ✅ How Global IR differs from traditional Western IR theories ✅ The significance of the ASEAN Way in regional cooperation ✅ Decolonising International Relations: Meaning and importance ✅ Regionalism, multilateralism, and Global South perspectives ✅ Critique of Eurocentric approaches to International Relations ✅ Relevance of Amitav Acharya's ideas for UPSC PSIR Optional ✅ How to use his theories effectively in UPSC Mains answers ✅ Contemporary examples connecting his ideas with global developments 📘 Courses Offered GS Prelims cum Mains Classroom Course 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... GS Prelims cum Mains Tablet Course 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... Political Science & International Relations (PSIR) Optional Classroom Course 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/politic... PSIR Optional Postal Correspondence Course 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... PSIR Optional Answer Writing Module 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... Political Science & IR Tablet Course 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/politic... Political Science & IR On-Demand Tablet Course 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... Sociology Optional Classroom Course with Test Series 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... Sociology Optional Tablet Course with Test Series 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... Sociology On-Demand Tablet Course 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... Essay Writing Program by Shubhra Ranjan 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/courses... Explore All Courses 👉 https://www.shubhraranjan.com/course-... 🔗 Connect With Us Facebook:   / shubhraranjanias   Instagram:   / shubhraranjaniasstudy   Twitter (X):   / shubhraranjan   WhatsApp: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=9... #upsc #internationalrelations #indiandiplomacy #security #securitystrategy #securitydilemma #shubhraranjan #iaspreparation