In the world of —especially the UPSC Civil Services—few names carry as much weight as Pushpesh Pant . His analysis of International Relations (IR) has become a staple for students trying to navigate the shift from a bipolar Cold War world to the complex, multi-polar reality of the 21st century .
Security in the 21st Century
Professor Pant breaks down centuries of global evolution into digestible, thematic segments. Rather than presenting isolated historical timelines, his material links historical precedents directly to 21st-century realities. In the world of —especially the UPSC Civil
- The book introduces students to the major theoretical frameworks used to analyze world politics.
Pushpesh Pant’s work is renowned for its ability to break down complex global, regional, and bilateral relations into digestible content. The, as of 2025, , co-authored with Jitendra Kumar Pandey, reflects the most updated information on global affairs. The, as of 2025, , co-authored with Jitendra
The "21st Century" title is deliberate. Unlike older textbooks that end with the Cold War, Pant’s work focuses on:
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