TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY, NEPAL FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

STRATEGIC STUDIES
MASTER'S LEVEL SYLLABUS

CURRICULUM April 2012

(DESIGNED FOR ARMY COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, SHIVAPURI)

TABLES OF CONTENTS

Content Introduction
Course Structure First Year Course
Military History and Strategic Thought (Stra.Std. 541) Contemporary National Security Affairs (Stra.Std. 542) Military Operation and Administrative Management (Stra.Std. 543) Armed Conflict, Military Appreciation and Plans (Stra.Std. 544) Research Methodology (Stra.Std. 545)

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Second Year Course

National Security and Statecraft (Stra.Std. 546) International Relations (Stra.Std. 547) Command, Leadership and Resource Management (Stra.Std. 548) Military Strategy and Combat Theories (Stra. Std. 549) Thesis (Stra.Std. 550) 20-23 24-29 30-32 33-36 37-38

TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Strategic Studies Masters Level

Introduction
The course of study is designed for two years Master's Degree (MA) in Strategic Studies. It offers a total of ten papers - five in the first years and five in the second year. All papers are compulsory subjects.

Objectives
a. Make the student to understand ancient and modern strategic thoughts and combat theories and various security issues existing at the national, regional and international levels; b. Prepare the students to undertake research and analysis; c. Enable students to develop independent and critical thinking on strategic matters that relate to contemporary change, strategic balance, and technological advancement in the world; d. Facilitate the students to acquire knowledge in specific areas of Nepal's national security, international relations, regional organizations, the United Nations, and the methods of conflict resolution; e. Lastly, to familiarize the students with the domain of strategic leadership and enhance their awareness on resource management in order to promote peace, development, and security.

Admission Criteria
a. Students with Bachelor's degree in any subject as recognized by Tribhuvan University are eligible to apply for admission. b. Students who fail in the first year final examination will not be given admission in the second year.

Course Duration and Examination

a. Duration. The duration of the course is of two years and each academic year has five papers. The academic year commences normally from the month of June. b. Lecture hours. All papers are of 150 lecture hours. However, National Security and Statecraft (Stra. Std. 546) and 'Strategic Leadership and Resource Management' (Stra.Std. 548) will have 75 lecture hours each and 75 hours is allotted to the internal research. c. Exams. The final examination for both, first and second year, in association with TU authority will be taken at the end of the academic calendar. Each paper carries 100 total marks. The final exam for the paper National Security and Statecraft (Stra. Std.

4 546) and 'Strategic Leadership and Resource Management' (Stra.Std. 548) will be as follow: i. Theoretical examination at the end of the academic calendar 50 marks (50%) ii. Internal research assignments in association with members of Subject Committee - 50 marks (50%) d. Thesis. During the second year, the students will carry out a dedicated research and prepare a thesis, called 'Commandant Paper'. The topic of the thesis will be determined in concurrence with the Subject Committee. This is normally evaluated by a board of at least three assessors. The procedure comprises of verbal paper presentation and viva voce.

Grading
A student who has successfully passed the two years' program of study will be graded on the basis of two years' average score. The grading will be as follow: 80 Percent and above 60 Percent and above 50 Percent and above 40 Percent and above ----Distinction First Division Second Division Third Division

Course Structure
First Year
Paper I II III IV V Code No Subject Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Full Marks 100 100 100 100 100

Stra. Std. 541 Military History and Strategic Thought Stra. Std. 542 Contemporary Security Affairs Stra. Std. 543 Military Operations and Administrative Management Stra. Std. 544 Armed Conflict, Military Appreciation and Plans Stra. Std. 545 Research Methodology

Second Year
Paper VI VII VIII IX X Code No Stra. Std. 546 Stra. Std. 547 Stra. Std. 548 Stra. Std. 549 Stra. Std. 550 Subject National Security and Statecraft International Relations Command, Leadership and Resource Management Military Strategy and Combat Theories Thesis Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Compulsory Full Marks 100 100 100 100 100

MILITARY HISTORY AND STRATEGIC THOUGHTS

Stra. Std. 541

Paper: Marks: Teaching Hours:

I 100 150

Course Objectives
This course intends to familiarize students with the prominent events in the Military History and help them understand the scope and ideological implications of strategic thoughts and doctrine in the present context. The course also orients students towards the exploration of military history, and prescribes some major military campaigns for their study and analysis.

Course Contents Units

Part-I The Relevance of Military History to Teaching of Modern Warfare Lessons from Military History Strategy -Past, Present and Future Origin of Modern war Napoleonic Influence on Development of Modern Warfare Impact of Industrial Revolution Reformation in Military thoughts Age of Machine Warfare Part-II 9. Nepal-Tibet China War-1791 10. Anglo Nepal War 1814-1816 11. Blitzkrieg 12. Allied Invasion of Europe; 1944 (WW-II) 13. Korean War 1950-1953 14. Vietnam War 1965-1975 15. Arab Israel War-1967 & 1973 16. Russo Afghan War 1979-1988 Part-III 17. Impact of Nuclearisation on Conventional Warfare 18. Nuclearisation of South Asia

Teaching Hours

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

10 10 10 8 6 7 9 10 8 8 8 8 7 9 8 8

Required Readings
Army Command and Staff College, Military History Primer-2012, R&D Wing, Army Command and Staff College, Shivapuri, 2012.

Recommended Readings

6 Douhet, Giulio, Command of the Air, Trans Dino Ferrari. New York: CowardMcCann, 1942. Fuller, JFC, Memories of an Unconventional Soldier. London: Ivor Nicholson and Watson, 1963. Gresis, Thomous E, (ed.) Definitions and Doctrine of the Military Art. Wayne, NJ: Avery Publishing Group, 1985. Hamal, Laxman B, Military History of Nepal. Kathmandu: Sharda Pustak Mandir, 1995. Herold, J Christopher, The Mind of Napoleon. New York: Columbia University Press, 1955. Joint Warfare of the United States Armed Forces, JP-01. Washington, US: Government Printing Office, 10 January 1995. Leonard, Barry, (ed.) Concept For Future Joint Operation: Expanding Joint Vision 2010. Washington DC, US: Government Printing Office, May 1997. Neustadt, Richard E, and Emest R May, Thinking in Time: The Uses of History for Decision-makers. New York: the Free Press, 1988. Parent, Peter, (ed.) Makers Of Modern Strategy From Machiavelli To The Modern Age, Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1986. Pemble, John, The Invasion of Nepal: Oxford: Cleareden Press, 1974. Pogue, Forrest C, George C Marsall, Ordeal and Hope 1939-1942, New York: Viking Press, 1966. Rana, Netra RL, The Anglo Gorkha War (1814-16). Rommel, Field Marshal Erwin, Infantry Attacks. Vienna Va: Athena Press, 1979. Stiller, Ludwig F, The Rise Of The House Of Gorkha. Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar, 1975. Stiller, Ludwig F, Nepal: Growth of a Nation. Kathmandu: Human Resource Development, 1993. Toffler, Alvin, The Third Wave. New York: Bantam Books, 1991. Toffler, Alvin, and Heidi, War and Anti-War: Survival at the Dawn of the 21st Century. New York: Warner Books, 1995. Antal, John, F, The End of Maneuver. Army magazine, July 1998. Dietrich, Steve E, Army History: A Call for Action in the information Age. Army History, Winter 1997. Glenn, Russell W, No More Principles of War? Parameters, Journal of the US Army War College, Spring 1998.

7 Grove, Eric, David A Chanters, (et al), The Utility of History to Modern Navies. Military History and the Military Profession, Westport, CT: Praeger Publications, 1992. Helton, Emory R, Humanitarian Assistance: A Good Way to Lead the World. Unpublished Paper for the US Naval War College, 22 February 1993. Henry, Ryan and C Edward Peartree, Military Theory and Information Warfare, Parameters, 1998. Katzaman, Jim, Short path to the Future. Air Force News Service, 13 September 1966. Luvaas, Jay, Military: Is it Still practicable? Parameters, Spring 1982. Mazarr, Michael A, (et al), The Military Technical Revolution: A Structural Framework. Centre for Strategic and International Studies, March 1993. Molino, John, View from the Hill. AUSA News, September 1998. Reimer, General Dennis J, The Army is People. Army Magazine, October 1998. Mote, F.W., Imperial China, MA: Harvard University Press, 1999. Rose, Leo E., Nepal: Strategy for Survival, California: University of California Press, 1973. Regmi, Mahesh C. (ed.). An official Nepali Account of the Nepal-China War, 1970. Uprety, Prem R., Nepal Tibet Relations, Kathmandu, Puga Nara, 1980.

CONTEMPORARY SECURITY AFFAIRS

Stra. Std. 542

Paper: Full Marks: Teaching Hours:

II 100 150

Objectives
This course plans to familiarize with the contemporary political, economic and military affairs, activities and initiatives. It engages students to critically understand different dimensions of emerging inter-state and international affairs with focus on their rationales, trends and implications.

Course Contents Units 1. National Security Teaching Hours 15

Concepts, Objectives and Essential Components of National Security (Geography, People, Economy, Resources, Environment, Armed Forces, Defense and Foreign Policies, Human Factors).

2.

Strategic Environment

Studies in General: The National (Nepal), Regional (South Asia) and International Strategic Environment.

Nepalese Context 3. Socio-Political Issues 15

Current Security Concerns; Socio-Cultural and Socio-Economic Issues; Political Policies and Diplomatic Relations with Neighboring Countries; Treaties and Agreements with Other States and INGOS; Developmental and Economic Issues.

4.

Conflictual Issues
Armed Conflict; Events and Activities Vulnerable to National Security.

Regional Context (South Asia) 5. Politico-Economic Issues 15

Agreements and Treaties between States; Socio-Economic or Political Events in the Region; Issues of Mutual Co-operation, Prominent Conferences, Seminars or Workshops on Economic Issues; SAARC - Activities and Impacts, etc.

6.

Weapons & Impacts

15

9 Invention, Tests or Induction of New Conventional Weapons; Any Research Initiation or Introduction to the Weapons of Mass Destruction; Transfer of Weapons; Impacts of Such Activities in the Region.

7.

Conflictual Issues

20

Conflicts, War, Negotiation and their Impacts in the Region; Specific Treaties and Agreements; Internal Dynamics as Issues of Ethno Nationalism, Religious, Linguistic or Racially Related Agitations; Security Implications of Ethnic Secessionist Movements; Trans-national Threats such as Women/Girls Trafficking, Drug Trafficking, Terrorism and Environmental Degradation.

International Context 8. Foreign Policies & Impacts 20

Major Foreign Policy Issues of China, India, EU and USA; Agreements and Treaties on Environment, Disarmament, Cooperation, or the Issues of Collective Security Measures at the Regional or Global Level.

9.

Conflictual Issues

20

Historical Backgrounds, Causes or Particular Ongoing Conflicts; Insurgencies and Wars; International Terrorism and Reprisals; Transnational Threats and Cooperation among Nations.

10.

Conflict Resolution

20

UN Initiations for Peace; Peace Process Initiated by Regional Associations or a Particular Country/Countries; Major Initiatives taken by UNO or other States/Association of States in the Field of Humanitarian Assistance, Refugee Problems, or Events as Natural Calamities.

Required Readings
Booth, K, Thinking About Strategy and International Security. London: Harper Press, 1991. Buzan, Barry, People, States and Fear. Wheatsheat: Brighton Harvestor, 1991. Edwards, D. C., International Political Analysis. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1994. Jackson, Robert and Georg Sorensen. Introduction to International Relations. London: Oxford University Press, 1999. La Palombara, Joseph, Politics Within Nations, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1974. Morgenthau, Hans J, Politics Among Nations. New Delhi: Kalyani Publishers, 1997. Palmer, N. D. and Howard C. Perkins., International Relations. A. I. T. B.S. Publishers and Distributors, 1997.

Recommended Readings

10 Constitution of SAARC Countries, USA, France, England, Russia and China. Foreign Affairs (Fivo Micas Yeatly), Council of Foreign Relations Inc., NW USA. Himal (Journal), Fortnightly, Nepal. India Today (Weekly). New Delhi: India. Journal and other Publications, Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). Kissinger, Henry, Diplomacy. New York: Union and Schuster, 1994. Nepal (Journal), Fortnightly, Nepal. Regional Center for Strategic Studies (Journal) and Its Special Publications. Colombo, Sri Lanka: Manohar Publication. South Asian Analysis Group (Journal) and Its Special Reports. Spotlight (Fortnightly). Nepal Strategic Analysis (Journal) and Its Special Publication. New Delhi: Institutes for Defense Studies and Analysis (IDSA). The Newsweek (Weekly). USA. The Times (Weekly). USA. The Nation (Weekly.) Nepal. Waltz, Kenneth, Theory of International Political Economy. Wesley: Mass Addison, 1979.

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MILITARY OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT Stra. Std. 543 Paper: Full Marks: Teaching Hours: III 100 150

Objectives
This course acquaints students with combat theories, offensive and defensive operations of war, operations other than war, and specialized warfare techniques. It aims at developing the art of military leadership, command and management. It is to educate students to administer training and logistics in peace and war.

Course Contents Units 1. Introduction To Basic Arms

Teaching Hours

15

Infantry: Role and Organization; Armour: Role and Organization; Field and Air Defense Artillery: Role and Organization; Engineer: Role and Organization; Signal (Communication): Role and Organization; Air Aviation: Role and Organization.

2.

Specialized Warfare

10

Heliborne and Airborne Operations; Mountain Warfare; Jungle Warfare; Special Forces Operations.

3.

Counter Insurgency Operation

15

Intelligence Operation; Psychological and Civic Action Operation; Civil Defense Concepts; Unified Command and Security Operation; and Concept of Internal Defense and Development.

4.

Operation Other Than War

15

Aid to Civil Power; Engagement in National Development Activities, Military Efforts in Natural Calamities, Peace Keeping in General; Civil Military Relations.

5.

Operation of War (Tactical Level)

25

Attack Operation in Plain and Mountain; Defensive Operation in Plain and Mountain; Retrograde Operation.

6.

Training Package

10

Individual Training; Collective Training; Junior Leadership Training; Training for Conventional Operation; Specialized Training.

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7.

Intelligence

15

Existent Intelligence Organization with Nepal Army; Concept and Theories of Intelligence; Intelligence Practice in the Field.

8.

Management

15

Security of Installations; Military Leadership, Morale and Motivation; Personnel Management

9.

Legal Aspects

15

The Existent Constitution of Nepal; Military Diplomacy; Military Act (Sinik Kanoon) Rules and Procedures; Military Courts and Jurisdiction; Pay, Pension, Promotion, Leave and Retirement.

10.

Administration and Logistics

15

Organization for Administration and Logistic Services in the Nepal Army; Personnel Administration; Movement of Troops in War; Logistic Services in Peace and War; Casualty Evacuation and Medical System.

Required Readings
Basic - Tactics (Prcis), Advance Operation in War. Nepalese Army HQ: Directorate of Military Training, 2045 B.S. Basic - Tactics (Prcis), Attack Operation in War. Nepalese Army HQ: Directorate of Military Training, 2045 B.S. Basic - Tactics (Prcis), Defense Operation in War. Nepalese Army HQ: Directorate of Military Training, 2045 B.S. Basic - Tactics (Prcis), Mountain Warfare. Nepalese Army HQ: Directorate of Military Training, 2045 B.S. Basic - Tactics (Prcis), Retrograde Operation in War. Nepalese Army HQ: Directorate of Military Training, 2045 B.S. Basic Arms (Prcis), Artillery in Operation of War. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Basic Arms (Prcis), Engineer in Operation of War. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Basic Arms (Prcis), Signal in Operation of War. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Basic Arms (Prcis), Air Aviation in Operation of War. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Intelligence (Prcis), Intelligence. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Jungle Warfare (Prcis), Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare. Nepalese Army HQ: Directorate of Military Training, 2047 B.S.

13 Specialization Operation (Prcis), Heli-Borne Operation. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Training (Prcis), Training. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff

College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Recommended Readings

Adm (Prcis), Administration in Peace and War. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Adm (Prcis), Administration in Peace and War. Nepalese Army HQ: Directorate for Military Administration, 2050 B.S. Combat Journal. Mhow, India: The College of Combat. Gonsalves, Ken, Battle Psychology and Administration. Ken's Military Services Indian Army, 1985. Military Act 2016; Nepal Army, HQ. Minor Tactics Prcis for Intensive Operation. Nepal Army HQ: Directorate of Military Training, 2060 B.S. Operation of War. India, Pakistan and Bangladesh Armed Force: General Service Publication. US Army, Field Manual for Specialized Warfare. 1990. US Army Military Review. The Professional Journal.

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ARMED CONFLICT, MILITARY APPRECIATION AND PLANS Stra. Std. 544 Paper: Full Marks: Teaching Hours: IV 100 150

Objectives
This course is designed to acquaint students with the process of logical reasoning and help them evaluate the varying tactical situations. It comprehensively familiarizes students with the mechanics of military estimate (appreciation) process for the solution of military problems and formulation of most viable plans.

Course Contents Units 1. Armed Conflict Teaching Hours 10

Nature of Armed Conflict; Level of Armed Conflict; Laws related to Armed Conflict; Nature of Military Tasks/ Missions.

2.

Basic Concepts

15

Concepts and Theories of Military Appreciation; Thinking, Perceptions and Reasoning Barriers to Thinking, and Fallacies of Thought Process.

3.

Military Appreciation (Estimate)

15

Mental or Verbal Appreciation; Written Appreciation; Conditions for Reappreciation.

4.

Terrain Analysis

15

Use of Aerial and Electronic Means; Elementary/ Satellite Maps and Model Methods; Global Positioning System; Geographical Information System; Human Terrain Analysis; Physical Recomaissance and Documents Methods.

5.

Review of the Situation

20

National Political Conditions and Requirements; Political Goal and Military Objective; Terrain Evaluation and Climatic Conditions; Physiological Conditions; Strategic Environments, Terms of Reference (From the Political Leadership, or Higher Commander, Depending on the level of Military Organization); Defining the Aim.

6.

Method

30

Consideration of Factors: Ground, Relative Strength (Own and the Enemy), Time and Space, Surprise and Deception, Administration and Logistic, and Drawing-out Deduction.

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7.

Course of Action

Own Courses of Action; Enemy's Courses of Action; Enemy's Most Likely Course of Action; Own Best Course of Action.

8.

Outline Plan

20

Concept or Stages of Operation; Employment of Own Forces and Supporting Arms; Communication and Coordination; and Psychological and Logistic Aspects.

9.

Appreciation for Conventional Operations

15

High Altitude Warfare; Desert Warfare; Joint Operations; Airborne Operations; Defensive Operations, Offensive Operations; and Logistic Appreciation.

10

Appreciation for Non-Conventional Operations

Aid to Civil Power; Counter-Insurgency Operations; and Operations Other Than War.

Required Readings
Appreciation (Prcis), Amplification Notes on Military Appreciation. Shivapuri, Kathamndu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Chaudhari, Col, Appreciations In Two Hours. India: Nataraj Publications, 1978. Counter Insurgency (Prcis), Organizational Patterns and Modus Operandi of Various Insurgent and Terrorist Groups. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Intelligence (Prcis), Terrain Analysis. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Intelligence (Prcis), Intelligence preparation of the Battle Field. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Intelligence (Prcis), Intelligence Appreciation. Shivapuri, Kathmandu, Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Intelligence (Prcis), Logistic Appreciation. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Kulakarni, Col. Military Appreciation of Tactical Situations. India: Nataraj Publication, 1970. Staff Duties (Prcis), Staff Officer Hand Book, SD 5B. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Special Operations (Prcis), Heli-Borne Operation. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S. Tactical Doctrine Characteristics and Organization of Neighboring Countries. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 B.S.

Recommended Readings

16 Brooks, A. H., The Influence of Geography On the Conduct of War. Geographical Review, 1920. James, C. Gaston, Grand Strategy and Decision Making Process. Washington DC: National Defense University Press, 1992. Military Estimate (Technique). Officers Hand Books, Canada: Land Forces Command and Staff College. 1990. Low Intensity Conflicts, P8 31, US Army Manuals, 1990. Rustam, S. Davar, Execution Decision Making. New Delhi: Universal Book Stall, 1996.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROJECT WORK

Stra. Std. 545 Paper: V Full Marks: 100 Teaching Hours: 150

Objectives
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basic knowledge on research methodology in social science, especially in areas associated with strategic and security issues. The course employs techniques that develop student's skills for treatment of the problematique (phenomenon) as analytically as possible with credible conclusions and solutions. In order to match the nature of research work in various organizations, the course plans to make the training in research methodology to be practical. In general, the course insists students to prepare research proposals, draw research designs and make proper analysis of the collected data. The course helps in preparing research reports which are finally delivered to an audience for thesis defence.

Course Contents Units 1 Introduction to Research Methodology Teaching Hours 5

Research - definition and importance; Characteristics of research; Functions and applications of research.

The Research Process and Research Proposal

15

Research problem, Hypothesis and objectives, Literature review, Conceptual or theoretical framework, Research/study design, Data collection, Data processing, Report writing.

3 4 5

Literature Review The Research Design

Definitions and functions of research designs; Types of research design.

5 15 10

Approaches to Research
Qualitative approach; Quantitative approach; Other methodological approach Cross-cultural research.

Qualitative Research
Introduction; Qualitative methods; Developing interview guidelines; Data collection procedures; Phases of qualitative analysis.

25

Quantitative Research

25

Introduction; The laboratory and field research; Survey research/Correlational research; Sample area and sampling procedure; Developing questionnaire; Quantifying qualitative data ;Validity and reliability.

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Research Methods (Quantitative and Qualitative)

30

Sources of data Primary source; Secondary source. Methods of data collection Experimental method; Survey method; Questionnaire method; Interview method; Observation method; Focus Group Discussion method; Content analysis method; Archival (documentary, library) method.

9 10

Techniques and Use of Statistics in Data Analysis Report Writing and Presentation Techniques
Style guide/Format for Report Writing; Oral presentation; Poster presentation

10 10

Required Readings Baker, Tehrese L, Doing Social Research. Columbus: Mc-Graw Hill Inc, 1994. Gupta, Santosh, Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publication, 1993. Gupta, S. P., Statistical Methods. New Delhi: S Chand and Sony, 1987. Kothari, C. R. Research Methodology. New Delhi: Biswa Prakasan, 1997. Kumar, R., Research Methodology. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 1996. Mishra, Chaitanya, Social Research in Nepal: A Critique and a Proposal. Contributions to Nepalese Studies, Vol -112, TU, Kathmandu: CNAS, 1984. Naval Staff Course, Dissertation. Wellington, India: Defense Services Staff College, 1989. Research and Thesis Writing, Shivapuri, Kathamndu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC). 2050 B.S. Recommended Readings Blalock, Hubert M, Sociological Theory and Research, A Critical Appraisal. New York: Collier Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc., 1980. Johnson, Janet Buttolph, and Richard Joslyn A, Political Science Research Methods. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd., 1989. Kerlinger, Fred, Foundations of Behavioral Research. New York: Rinehart and Winston, 1973. Minor Research Project, Wellington, India: Defense Services Staff College, 1989. Misra, R.P., Research Methodology: A Handbook. New Delhi: Concept publishing Company. Singh, Sadhu, Research Methodology in Social Seiences. Bombay: Himalaya Publishing House.

19 Spradley, James P, Participant Observation, New York: Holt, 1980. Thakur, Devendra, Rearch Methodology in Social Sciences. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publication, 1993. Young, Pouling V, Scientific Social Survey and Research. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India Pvt., 1982.

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NATIONAL SECURITY AND STATECRAFT

Stra. Std. 546 Paper: Full Marks: a. Theory b. Research Assignment Teaching Hours: Internal Research: VI 100 50% 50% 75 75

Objectives
This course plans to familiarize students with the conceptual elements of national security. The course also deals with different aspects of statecraft, mainly focusing on instruments of state power and policy formulation process. The course offers students an opportunity to explore Nepal's domestic security through analysis of national policies and national resources along with internal research on the issues of national security and statecraft.

Course Contents Units 1

Teaching Hours Introduction to National Security 8

Concepts of Nation, State and Nation-State; Nation State System: Motives of State Behavior, Power Politics (The Fundamentals of Nation State System); The Anatomy of Nation-State System: The Concept of Sovereignty and Nation State System, Factors Affecting State Behavior, Attitude of states towards the International System. Changing Trends in the Nation-State System; Concept of Security & National Security: Common Security, Traditional Security, Comprehensive Security, Cooperative Security and Human Security.

National Interests

Meanings, and Concepts; Levels of National Interests (Inspirational, Operational and Explanatory or Interest Polemical Level); Classification of National Interests; Criteria to Determine National Interests (Economic, Ideological, Power Augmentation, Security, Moral, Legal).

Civil Military Relations

Constitutionalism; Political Direction of Military; The Functions and Organizational Structure of Defense Ministry; Transparency and Accountability; Parliamentary Oversight of Defense.

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National Power
Elements and determinants of National Power; Limitations of National Power.

Instruments of Statecraft
Diplomacy; o (Military Diplomacy). Economy; Military; Information and Propaganda.

National Security Policy Process

National Values; National Purpose; National Interest; National Objectives; National Policies; Formulation of National Strategies.

Nepal as a State
State and Nation Building; Nepal's Geopolitics; Existing Constitution of Nepal; Nepal Government's Organizational Structure and Governance; Nepal's Major Political Parties.

10

Domestic Security, Policies and Strategy

10

Nepal's Resources: Agriculture, Water, Forest, Manpower etc; Nepal's Threat Perceptions; National Security Council; Nepal's Socio-Economic Issues: Regionalism, Social Stratification & Ethnic Issues, Demographic Pattern, Gender Issue, Empowerment of Women.

Nepal's National Security Policies & Strategies

Foreign Policies; Economic Policies; Social Policies; Defense Policies; Military Doctrine and Military Strategy;

10

Required Readings
Agrawal, R. C., Political Theory (Principles of Political Science). New Delhi: S Chand and Coy, 2006. The Fundamentals of Military Studies. Shivapuri, Kathmdndu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2009.

22 Asirvardam, Edddy and K. K Misra, Political Theory. New Delhi: S Chand and Coy, 2005. Bajracharya, B. R., Sharma, S. R. and Bakshi S. R., Political Development in Nepal, New Delhi: Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd., 1993. Khadka, Narayan, Politics and Development in Nepal. New Delhi: Nirala Publication, 1994. K. C. Laxman Bahadur, Recent Nepal. New Delhi: Nirala Publication, 1993. Khatry, T. B., Sahi Nepali Sena Ko Itihas. Kathmandu: Sarada Kumari, B.S. 2041. Manandhar, T. R., Nepal-Bhot Bibad. Kathmandu: CNAS, B.S. 2041. Mishra, T. P., Angrej Bhot Bibad Ma Nepalko Bhumika. Kathmandu: Sumita Pokharel, B.S. 2053. Pradhan, Bishwa, Behaviour of Nepalese Foreign Policy. Kathmandu: Pradhan Mrs Durga Devi, 1996. Regmi, D.R., Medieval Nepal.(4 Vols), Calcutta: Firma K. L., Mukhopadhya,1968-88. Rose, Leo E, Nepal; Strategy for Survival. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1971. Shah, Rishikesh, Ancient and Medieval Nepal. New Delhi: Manohar Publication, 1992. Stiller, Ludwig F, The Rise Of The House of Gorkha. Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar, 1975. Vaidya, T. R.,. Manandhar, T. R and Joshi S. L., Social History of Nepal. New Delhi: Anmol Publication Pvt. Ltd, 1993.

Recommended Readings
Barmam, S. P., Modern Political theory. New Delhi: Bikas Publishing House, 1993. Boyce, James K, and Madalence O' Donnell (ed.), Peace and the Public Purse. U.S.A: Lynne Rienner, 2007 Brown, Anne M. (ed.), Security and Development in the Pacific Islands. USA: Lynne Rienner, 2007. K.C., Khadga (ed.), The Institutionalization of Democratic Polity in Nepal. P.N. Campus, Pokhara in cooperation with FES, Kathmandu: 2000. Kunwar, Ramesh Raj, Himalayan Heritage. Kathmandu: Laxmi Kunwar, 1999. Manandhar, Laxmi Keshari and Krishna B. Bhattachan (eds.), Gender and Democracy in Nepal. T.U in Cooperation with FES, 2001. Mingst, Karen A. and Snyder, Jack L., Essential Readings in World Politics. New York: W.W. Norton and Company, 2004. Morgan, Apri, Lucinda Joy Peach and Mazzueelli Colette, Ethics and Global Politics. U.S.A: Kumarian Press, 2004.

23 Seddon, David, Nepal: A State of Poverty. Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 1990. Shah, Rishikesh, Politics in Nepal (1980-1991). New Delhi: Manohar Publication, 1993. Stiller, F. Ludwig, Nepal-Growth of a Nation (HRD). Kathmandu: Modern Printing Press, 1993. Taylor, Rupert (ed.), Creating a Better World. U.S.A.: Kumarian Press, 2004. Upadhaya, Sailendra Kumar, Tryst with Diplomacy. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 1991. Uprety, Prem R, Political Awakening in Nepal. New Delhi: Commonwealth Publishers, 1992. Vaidya, T. R., Nepal: A Study of Socio-Economic and Political Changes. New Delhi: Anamol Publication Pvt. Ltd., 1993.

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Stra. Std. 547 Paper: Full Marks: Teaching Hours: VII 100 150

Objectives
This course consists of International Relations, International and Regional Organizations and Conflict Resolution. It familiarizes the students with theories, laws and practices of International Relations and various organizations contributing in the stability of international and regional geo-politics with a view to reduce the likelihood of conflict. The curriculum mainly emphasizes on the functions of the International and Regional Organizations in general and the United Nations and SAARC in particular and its contribution in global politics and conflict resolution.

Course Contents Part I: International Relations Units 1 Introduction to International Relations

Teaching Hours 10

Evolution of Inter-state Relations: Historical and Political Perspective, Development of International Systems; International Theories: Liberalism, Realism, Geopolitical Theory, Globalization and Interdependence.

International Law
Importance of International Law in International Relations; Interventions; Recognition of State and Government; The Law of Landlocked Countries.

15

Arms Control and Disarmament

Introduction to Arms Control and Disarmament; Partial Test Ban Treaty (PTBT) 1963; Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT); Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT); Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT); International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Trends in International Relations

Introduction to recent trends in International Relations;

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25 Collection Theory and the Instability of Balance of Power; Concepts of Bipolarism, Unipolarism, Unilateralism, Bilateralism, Regionalism; Globalism and Multilateralism.

Political Economy and Economic Policies

Introduction to Political Economy; Political Economy Approaches Marxism, Capitalism and Nationalism (International Trade and Markets, FDI, Multinational Corporation).

Part II: Regional Organizations 6 7 Concept and Introduction to Regionalism South Asia in International System
Historical Evolution; Geo-Political Setting; Demographic Patterns; Resource Bases, Inter-State Discords and Conflicts; South Asian Commonality.

4 8

Major Regional Organizations

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SAARC European Union; Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); Organization of African Union (OAU) and Arab League; The Rise of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO); Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)

Part III International Organizations Units 9 The United Nations System

The League of Nations; The UNO and Its Charter; Principle Organs of the UN; Subsidiary Organs of UN; Funds, Programmes and Projects.

Teaching Hours 9

10

The UN Peacekeeping Operations

Principles and Evolution of UN Peacekeeping Operations. Spectrum of UNs Evolving Role in Peace and Security Activities: Conflict Prevention; Peacemaking; Peacekeeping; Peace Enforcement; Concept of Robust Peacekeeping, Multidimensional Peacekeeping and Protection of Civilian. UN Peace Building Activities: SSR, DDR, Mine Action, Protection and Promotion of Human Rights, Restoration and Extension of State authority, Electoral Assistance.

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11

Planning, Supporting and Sustaining UN Peacekeeping Operations

Decision Making, Planning, Deployment and Management of UN Peacekeeping Operations. UN Peacekeeping Doctrine; Rules of Engagement; Information Support and Security of UN personnel and materials; Provision of Troops; Contingent Owned Equipment and the Method of Reimbursement. Field Support to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.

12

UN Exercise Based on Intra-State Conflict

Situational Analysis of Intra-state Conflict Scenario. Mission Planning and Formulation of United Nations Mandate at United Nations Headquarters. UN Peacekeeping Organizational Structure (Force HQ and Troops Deployment) in a Conflict-ridden Field Scenario. Staff Work at the United Nations Field Mission. Conduct of Tactical Level Operations.

13

UN's Other Roles and Nepal in UN Peace-Keeping Operations

10

United Nations' Role in Development. United Nations' Role in Humanitarian Affairs. Nepal's Participation in the UN Peacekeeping; Constraints, Achievements and Opportunities. Contribution of the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force in maintaining Rule of Law in UN Peacekeeping Missions.

14

UN and Terrorism
History and Definition of Terrorism. Evolution of Global Terrorism. Psychological and Social Aspects of Terrorism. Economic Dimension of Terrorism. UN and International Coalition against Terrorism.

Part IV Conflict Resolution 15 Understanding Conflict

Causes and Theories of Conflict; Connectors and Dividers. Role of Conflict in Society. Socio-economic and Political Dimensions of Conflict.

16

Conflict Resolution

17

Principles and Methods of Conflict Resolution. Stakeholders in Conflict Resolution: Peace Movements; Institutions and Actors in the Field of Conflict Management; Conflict Resolution and Legal Framework. Human Rights Abuses and Impunity. Transitional Justice, Healing and Reconciliation and Truth Commission. Peace Building and Conflict Transformation.

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Required Reading
Aditya, Anand (ed.), The Political Economy of Small States. Kathmandu: NEFAS, 1997. Banerjee, Dipankar (ed.), Security Studies in South Asia, Change and Challenge. Colombo: RCSS, 2002. Clarke, Colin, and Payne, Tom, Politics, Security and Development in Small States. London: Allen and Unwin, 1997. Cleary, Laura R, and McConville Teri (eds.), Managing Defence in a Democracy. London: Taylor and Francis, 2006. Dahl, Robert, A., and Edward R Tufte, Size and Democracy: The Politics of Smaller European Democracies. California: Stanford University Press, 1973. Goldstein, Josua, The International Relations. New Delhi: Pearson, 2008. Handel, Michael. Weak States in the International System. London: Frank Class, 1987. Hazif, M. A., and A.R. Khan, Security of Small States. Dhaka: The University Press, 1987. Jayaram, N., and Satish Saberwal (ed.), Social Conflict. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, India, 1996. Jetly, Nancy, Regional Security in South Asia. Dhaka: The University Press Ltd, 1999. Kayathwal, Mukesh Kumar, United Nations-Retrospect and Prospects, India: Pointer Publishers, 1997. Lohani, Mohan Parsad, and Damber Bir Thapa, Nepal and the United Nations 19561996. Kathmandu: United Nations Association of Nepal, 1996. Narsimha, C. V., The United Nations An Inside View. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House, 1994. Roberts, Lt. Col. David L., Handbook of International Humanitarian Law. ICRC. Rothstein, R.L., Alliances and Small Powers. New York: Colombia University Press 1968. Shrestha, Anand P., and Hari Upreti (ed.), Conflict Resolution and Governance in Nepal. Nepal: NEFAS in Cooperation with FES, 2003. The Fundamentals of Security Studies. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College, 2009. US Army, Joint Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Peace Operations, 1999. US Army, The Army Field Manual, Peacekeeping Operations, Volume V Part I. 1988. Vadantam, Shambhavi, United Nations Putting Words to Work. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House, 1996.

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Recommended Readings
Agrawal, M. M. (ed.), Ethnicity, Cultural and Nationalism In Northeast India. New Delhi: Sage Publishing Co., 1996. Ahmed, Feroz, Ethnicity and Politics in South Asia. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1998. Allen, Douglas (ed.), Religion and Political Conflict in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1993. Chakraborty, Bimal, The United Nations and The Third World: Shifting Paradigms. New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Company Ltd, 1996. Chatteri, Rakhahari (ed.), Religion Politics and Communalism. New Delhi: South Asian Publishers, 1994. Creveld, Martin Van, Nuclear Proliferation and the Future of Conflict. New York: The Free Press, 1993. Chimni, B. S., International Law and World Order: A Critique of Contemporary Approaches. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 1993. Frankel, Joseph, International Relations in a Changing World. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1990. Jackson, Robert, and Georg Sorensen, Introduction to International Relations. New York: Oxford University Press, 1999. Jesses, M.R., Nepal and the World (2 Vols). Kathmandu: Author, 1984. Khand, Jitendra Dhoj, Nepals Relations, Cooperation and Peace: A Study of South Asia. Kathmandu: Prava Khand, 1984. Katzenstein, Peter J., Small States in World Markets: Industrial Policy in Europe. New York: Cornell University Press, 1985. Ku, Charlotte, and Paul F Diehe (eds.), International Law. U.S.A.: Lynne Rienner Publisher, 2003. Mallick, Ross, Development of Ethnicity and Human Rights in South Asia. New Delhi: Sage Publication, 1991. Mathew, C. Joseph, Ethnic Conflict in Bhutan. Jaipur: Nirala Publication, 1999. Mingst, Karen A, Essentials of International Relation (3rd ed). Kentucky: University of Kentucky, 1947. Rajan, M. S., World Order and the United Nations. India: Har-Anand Publication, 1995. Reynolds, P.A., An Introduction to International Relations. New York, U. S. A.: Longman Inc., 1980. Schumacher, M., Small is Beautiful: A Study of Economics as People Mattered. New York: Muller and White, 1973.

29 Sen, Asit Kumar, International Relations Since world war-I. New Delhi: S. Chand and Company Ltd., 1995. Strake, J. G., Introduction to International Law. New Delhi, Aditya Books Pvt. Ltd., 1994. Subramanium, S., Human Rights Training, New Delhi: Manas Publication, 1992. Vijapur, Abdul, P. Rahim, Kumar Singh and Suresh Kumar, Pluralism, Minorities, National Integration Problems and Prospects. New Delhi: Sage Publishers 1997.

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COMMAND, LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Stra. Std. 548 Paper: Full Marks: a. Theory b. Research Assignment Teaching Hours: Internal Research: VIII 100 50% 50% 75 75

Objectives
This course consists of Command, Leadership and Resource Management. It aims to inculcate the ideas of decision makings; drawing the traits and analogies from prominent thinkers. Furthermore, the theory needs to be translated through the correct application of managing resources to achieve the defined end states by maintaining pragmatic equilibrium of end and means. Thus the subject will aim to impart the knowledge on command, leadership and dovetailing it with the tenets of resource management. The Students will also carry out an internal research on Resource Management.

Course Contents Units Part I- Strategic Thinkers (Group Research)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Thucydides. Sun Tzu. Kautilya. Machiavelli. Clausewitz. Jomini. Pritihivi Narayan Shah. Mao Tsu-tung

Teaching Hours 10

Part II: Strategic Leadership

1. Challenge of leadership at the tactical and operational level (Bn and Bde). 2. Command climate and vision. 3. Establishing organizational ethics and values.

Part III: Leadership and Management Skills*

1. Personal and Interpersonal Skills.
a. b. c. d. e. f. Understanding Managerial Roles. Developing Managerial Self Awareness. Emotional Competence; Managing Stress Tolerance. Problem Solving/Decision Making. Power of Positive Attitude. Interpersonal Relationship.

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31 2. Leading and Organizing Skills.

a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. Team Work/Team Building. Leadership Style/Skills. Motivation Skills. Result Based Management. Managing and Leading Government Organizations. Managing and Leading Public Sector Organizations. Knowledge Management and Learning Organizations. Managing and Leading Reforms in Public Sector Governance. Negotiation Skills. Staff Development.

* Package run by the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) Part IV: Resource Management a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l. m.

30

Introduction to Resource Planning and Allocation. Management. Decision Theory. How the Army Runs. MOD/ Army Resource Management. Decision Trees. Probability and Statistics. Force Development. Linear Regression Analysis. Financial Management. Economic Analysis. Network Analysis. Linear Programming.

Required Readings
Army Command and Staff College, Resource Management, R&D Wing, Army Command and Staff College, Shivapuri, 2012. Army Command and Staff College, Strategic Leadership and Strategic Thinkers2012, R&D Wing, Army Command and Staff College, Shivapuri, 2012. Nepal Administrative Staff College, Compilation of Study materials on Leadership and Management Skills, Kathmandu: 2012.

Recommended Readings
Acquisition Community Connection (https://acc.dau.mil/CommunityBrowser.aspx). Centre for public leadership: John F Kennedy School of Government. Harvard University (http://content.ksg.harvard.edu/leadership/). Centre For Creative Leadership ( http://www.ccl.org/leadership/index.aspx). Defense Acquisition University (www.dau.mil). Department of Management Strathclyde Business School University of Strathclyde (http://www.euroeducation.net/euro/sgbs.htm).

32 Durham University Business School (http://www.dur.ac.uk/dbs/mdc/accredited/leadership/ ). Griffith, Tom (ed.) On War: Carl Von Clausewitz. UK: Wordsworth Classic of World Literature, 1997. Khanal, D. R and N. R. Kanel, Macroeconomics, Shocks and Poverty Reduction in Nepal. Kathmandu: Institute for Policy Research and Development (IPRAD), 2005. Khanal, D. R., and others. Understanding Reforms in Nepal. Kathmandu: Institute for Policy Research and Development (IPRAD), 2005. Krause, Donald, Sun Tzu. The Art of War for Executives. London: Nicholas Brealey Publication, 1995. Lancaster University Management School (http://www.lums.lancs.ac.uk/leadership/). Leeds University Business School (http://business.leeds.ac.uk/). McConnell, Campbell R. and Stanley L. Brue, Macroeconomics Principles, Problems, and Policies. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies 2005. MIT Sloan School of management (http://mitleadership.mit.edu/r-dlm.php). Pant, N. R., and others. Sri Panch P.N Shah Ko Upadesh. Lalitpur: Jagadamba Publication, 2024 B.S. Regmi, D. R., Medieval Nepal (4 Volumes). Calcutta: Firma K.L Mukhopadhaya, 1968. Rose, Leo E, Nepal; Strategy for Survival, Berkeley: University of California Press, 1971. Resource Planning and Allocation. US Army Command and Staff College. Stiller, Ludwig F. The Rise Of The House Of Gurkha. Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar, 1975. Surya Bikram Gyawali, Amar Singh Thapa. Darjeeling: 1957. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) (http://www.iss.co.za). University of Exeter Business School Centre for Leadership Studies (http://centres.exeter.ac.uk/cls/). Vaidya, T. R., Prithvi Narayan Shah, The Founder of Modern Nepal. New Delhi: Anamol

Publication, 1993.
Walstad, William B and Robert C Bingham, Study Guide to accompany McConnell and Brue Macroeconomics. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies 2005. Warwick University Business School (http://www.wbs.ac.uk/executive/diploma/public_leadership/).

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MILITARY STRATEGY AND COMBAT THEORIES

Stra. Std. 549 Paper: IX Full Marks: 100 Teaching Hours: 150

Objectives
This course familiarizes students with the concept of Military Doctrine and acquaints them with a process designed to formulate Military Strategy in order to enhance the understanding of conventional and non-conventional art of combined warfare at divisional, corps and army level. The course provides a comprehensive knowledge of the role of various arms and services in combat.

Course Contents Units 1

Teaching Hours Military Doctrine and the War 15

Concept of Military-Doctrine: Philosophical Bases; Military, Operational, and Tactical Doctrine; and Nuclear Doctrine; Principles of War; The Nature of War: Definition, Causes, Friction, Uncertainty, Human Dimension, Evolution of War, and the Art and Science Aspects of War; Levels of War: Strategic, Operational and Tactical; Miscellaneous: War as an Art of Policy, Means in War, Combat Power and Combat System, Centers of Gravity and Critical Vulnerabilities.

Military Strategy

10

Operational Art of War: Historical Development of Military Tactics and Strategy; Nature of National (Security) Strategy and Military Strategy; Types of Strategy: Strategy of Annihilation, Exhaustion (Erosion) and Indirect Approach.

Research and Development (R&D)

10

R&D on Military Doctrine: Military Doctrine of Major Powers, NA's Operational and Tactical Doctrine; Critical Studies on Major Military Systems; Study of Major Campaigns; R&D on NA's Administration and Logistic System.

Offensive Operations
Operation of Advance; Operation of Attack in Plain and Mountains; Periods and Stages of Attack;

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34 Forms of Maneuver: Penetration, Envelopment, and Attack by Infiltration; Mobile Offensive Operations and Art of Blitzkrieg.

Defensive Operations

20

Forms and Stages of Defensive Operations; Conduct of Defensive Operation: Conventional Defensive Operations and Mobile Defensive Operations; Defensive Operations in Mountain, Plains and Desert; Delaying Action Battle; Retrograde Operations.

Battle Exercises (Indoor/outdoor) and War Games

Terrain and Situational Analysis; Sand Model Exercises; Tactical Exercise Without Troops (TEWT) on the Ground; Tele- Battle Exercise; War Games.

25

Counter-Insurgency Operations
Concept and Theories of Counter-Insurgency Operations; Various Tactical Operations; Role and Participation of Para-Military Forces and Aid to Civil Authority; Domestic Laws and Internal Security System (Levels of Security Committee).

25

Intelligence Operations
Intelligence Organizations; Intelligence Theories and Art of Execution; Intelligence in Conventional and Non-Conventional Operations.

10

Psychological Operations
Concepts and Theories; Civil Affairs Operations; Civic Action Operations; Propaganda Operations.

10

10

Miscellaneous

10

Concept of Joint and Combined Operations; Concept of Operations and Design of Battle; Conduct and Planning of Military Campaigns (Conventional / Non conventional). Military Decision Making Process (MDMP).

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Required Readings
Administration and Logistics (Prcis), Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051. Advanced Level: Intelligence, Counter Insurgency, Mountain Warfare, Aid to Civil Power, Specializes Operation, Training and Tactical Air Operations, Precis, Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051. Fundamentals of Military Study. Shivapuri, Kathamdu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC) 2066. Gallagher, James J, Low Intensity Conflict. New Delhi: Lancer Publishers, 1992. Luttwak, Edward N. For the Distinction between Strategy, Operational Art and Tactics in a Military Context, The Logic of War and Peace, Cambridge: Warcard University Press, 1987. Offensive and Defensive Prcis, Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051. Mohan, D. H., Studies in Defence Strategy. New Delhi: Sagar Publications, 1989. Nuclear Warfare, Biological, Chemical Warfare, Information Warfare (Prcis), Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2051 and Related Prcis Available from other Countries. Payne, Samuel B, The Conduct of War-N Introduction to Modern Warfare. USA: Basilo, Blankwell, 1989. Sarin, Pramodh, Military Logistics - The Third Dimension. New Delhi: Manas Publication, 2000.

Recommended Readings
Bailey, Kathleen C. (ed.), Weapons of Mass Destruction. New Delhi: Manohar Publishers and Distributors, 1994. Cross, J. P., Jungle Warfare; Experiences and Encounters. Dehradun: The English Book Depot, 1992. Downey, John, Management in the Armed Forces. England: McGraw-Hill Book Company (UK) Ltd, 1976. Dua, M. R. and V. S. Gupta (ed.), Media and Development. New Delhi: Har-Anand Publication, 1994. Jerath, Prakash, Tactical Concepts and Fire Power in the 21th Century. India: Trishul Publications, 1994. Rogers, Paul, Guide to Nuclear Weapons. New York: Berg. Publishers Ltd, 1998.

36 Toppe, Alfred, Desert Warfare; German Experiences in World War II. India: U.S. Army CGSC, 1992. Vigor, P.H., Soviet Blitzkrieg Theory. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1983.

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THESIS

Stra. Std. 550

Paper: Full Marks: Year:

X 100 II

Objectives
The thesis which is also known as Commandant's Paper familiarizes students with the practical aspects of research work and develop skills to carry out comprehensive research on selected topics. The students learn to work and write research papers and dissertations individually in a close observation and guidance from the research supervisor.

Course Contents

Units 1 Thesis (Commandant Paper)

Distribution
100 percent This is primarily an important final research work in the form of a main dissertation, which is assessed by a board consisting of at least three members.

Required Readings

Baker, Therese L, Doing Social Research. New York: Mc Graw Hill Inc., 1994. Defense Services Staff College, Dissertation. Wellington, India: Naval Staff Course, 1989. Gupta, Santosh. Research Methodology and Statistical Techniques. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publications, 1993. Gupta, S. P., Statistical Methods. New Delhi: S Chand and Sony, 1987. Howard, Wolff K. and Prem R Panta, A Handbook for Social Sciences Research and Thesis Writing. Kathmandu: TU. Kothari, C. R., Research Methodology. New Delhi: Biswa Prakasan, 1997. Mishra, Chaitanya, Social Research in Nepal: A Critique and a Proposal. TU, Kathmandu: Contributions to Nepalese Studies, Vol -112, CNAS, 1984. Researches and Thesis Writing. Shivapuri, Kathmandu: Nepalese Army Command and Staff College (AC&SC), 2050 B.S.

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Recommended Readings
Blalock, Hubert M, Sociological Theory and Research: A Critical Appraisal. New York: Collier Macmillan Publishing Co, Inc, 1980, 141-167. Day, Robert A, How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 1979. Johnson, Janet Buttolph and Richard A Joslyn, Political Science Research Methods. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, Pvt. Ltd., 1989. Kerlinger, Fred, Foundations of Behavioral Research. New York: Rinehart and Winston, 1973. Minor Research Project. Wellington, India: Defense Services Staff College, 1989. Misra, R.P., Research Methodology: A hand book. New Delhi: Concept publishing Company. Spradley, James P, Participant Observation, New York: Holt, 1980. Thakur, Devendra, Research Methodology in Social Sciences. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publication, 1993. Young, Pauline V, Scientific Social Survey and Research. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall, 1982.