School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages (SICSSL), RRU

The study of International Relations at the school is focused on disseminating an Indian viewpoint of the regional security environment, i.e; its immediate and extended neighborhood as national security threats assume greater salience at proximity. A ty threats assume greater salience at proximity. As India’s stature grows in the international community, its global engagement will become increasingly pertinent and will have significant implications for every sphere of national policy. Political economy studies the relationship that forms between a nation’s population and its government when public policy is enacted. It is, therefore, the result of the interaction between politics and economy. India’s economy is growing at a consistent pace and the world is eyeing its market potential. Hence studying the interplay between the political system and economy will be crucial in the times ahead. Studying a language that has strategic importance from an Indian National Security perspective will add another key dimension to an Individual’s skills. This will lead to enhanced employment opportunities. It will bridge the gap between cultures by enabling a better understanding of other indigenous perspectives. As technology and globalisation accentuates a world where movement of people and services are enhancing rapidly, learning a language will facilitate effective communication. Offers Masters programs in International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Political Economy and National Security Offers Integrated Masters Programs in Select Foreign Languages. Unique syllabus with specific focus on the external dimensions to India’s internal security in the context of its foreign policy in key strategic geographies. Pedagogy will involve rigorous training in subject matter and strengthening proficiency in select foreign languages. Facilitate subject matter expertise along with language specialisation of key geographies impacting India’s National Security. To Strengthen proficiency in key strategic Indian and Foreign languages for Interpretation and Translation services. To Develop subject matter experts with language specialisation who can join Academic institutions and train the next generation of strategic experts. To Enhance awareness on matters of Foreign Policy, Political Economy and Internal Security. To Facilitate students’ in preparing for competitive exams to join Government services at the State and Central level. To Adopt an India focused syllabus for the Master of Arts and Doctorate programs. To develop a Key focus on the external dimensions of Foreign Affairs and Political Economy and its implications for India’s Internal Security. To Impart a good balance of practical skills required on the ground and a strong foundation in theory required for recognizing trends in the long term. To Create a strong cadre of Security and Non-Security Interpreters and Translators in key strategic languages.