The programme is a multidisciplinary study area that deals with strategic studies and its unique connections within the defence, peace, and security context. It is aimed at responding to the demand of highly qualified persons in the growing technological and competitive sector of defence, peace and security, and harnessing of innovation and strategic trends in defence, peace and security. It emphasises on strategy as related to war and peace, with particular reference to the role, development and use of military power as a strategic resource and its impact on the international system. Students in the programme will acquire several theoretical, conceptual, and analytical tools with which to filter, order and attach contextual meaning to a plethora of themes or issues regarding national security, strategy, international relations and foreign policy. With the proposed modules, students will attain knowledge, attitude, and skills that will lead to strategic and practical leadership in the defence, peace, and security sector. Courses include Leader Assessment & Development, Critical Thinking & Reasoning Skills, Classical Military Thoughts, Leadership Command & Management, Research, Revolution of Military Affairs, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, International Relations, National Security, Peace & Conflict Studies, Civil Military Relations Strategy, Technology & Warfare, Battle & Campaign Analysis, Disaster Management, Counter Terrorism, and Peace Support Operations.

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