School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages

"In the complex world of relation between nation states who strive for national interest, it is the need for IR specialists who understands the dynamics and can carry forward the relation while reaping out the most from it. The International Relations course at RRU offers a complete set specially designed to create experts of International Relations, National Security, International Political Economy and Strategic Languages. RRU provides experience and opportunities unlike any other institute with great faculties, experts and professionals from the domain. The School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages has some of the best facilities dedicated to the student's development and acts truly as a friend, philosopher and guide."

"The MA in IR&SS programme at SICSSL, RRU has simply been exhilarating. It has primarily encompassed understanding the fundamentals & evolution of international relations and its inter-linkages with India's national security challenges, drawing correlations from traditional theories to the contemporary developments in the global order and deciphering the perspectives of prominent authors, beyond the written text. Guided by mature in-house faculty and frequent interactions with experts in their respective domains, we have been continuously engaged & held deliberations in multiple facets of state behaviour, national security, international relations, major world powers, and international & Indian political economy. The opportunity to learn a new language has also been immensely helpful on this exciting path of this prestigious course."

"For any area study, studying language is very important. Learning Mandarin as a part of the course itself is proving to be very beneficial for me in studying China. This course offers the ideal blend of international relations, security studies, political economy, and area studies, as well as language specialisation. This combination, together with the well-crafted course, makes this institution stand out. Professors and Emeritus Resource Faculty do more than simply teach us concepts; they also prepare us to build opinions only after critical analysis, which is the most crucial aspect of any program in my viewpoint."

"Developments in today's interconnected world and the interactions of major powers, international organizations, and other governmental and non-governmental actors at the international level create threats and opportunities that need to be understood. On the other hand, in order to prevent threats, especially security threats, we must have an understanding of security and its components in its modern meaning. Therefore, the School's MA in IR & SS program, as a collection, helps us to study and observe all the mentioned themes."

"Masters in International Relations and Security Studies (with language specialization) offered by the School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages at Rashtriya Raksha University is a unique course on its own. The course structure ensures that our foundation is strong and also emphasizes on the importance of developing the Indian perspective of the world. It is also comprehensive as it integrates International Relations with the aspect of National Security by analyzing behavior of state and non-state actors, political economy and their impact on national security. The professors not only help us gain an in-depth knowledge of every aspect of the course, but also help us in improving our skill set in interviews, group discussions and research writing by assessing and giving valuable feedback. The expert lectures on various contemporary issues help us apply the theoretical knowledge to the practical field thereby giving a comprehensive view of the world."

"The School of International Cooperation, Security, and Strategic Languages (SICSSL) offers a unique M.A. in International Relations and Security Studies program. It provides a comprehensive curriculum with the goal of preparing the next generation of subject-matter experts in International Relations. Thanks to its excellent professors and industry professionals, SICSSL provides opportunities and experiences unlike any other institute in India. The professors are the best part of the school because they not only teach the subjects in-depth but also make each lecture engaging and interactive. The opportunity to learn a new language along with the course is also very exciting."

"Knowing about what's going on in the contemporary world is fascinating but the complexity of understanding the dynamics behind it can be challenging. At SICSSL, we are continuously getting lectures from experts with real-life experience and expertise in different domains like diplomacy, security, negotiation, etc. The school has some of the best faculties who always guide students in their development, and learning foreign languages from the Native faculty adds an essential skill set to the student, which shall help students to be the next generation subject matter expert."

"The 21st Century has been the era of dynamic changes from the advent of globalization, technological advancement, the impact of major powers, the rise of terrorism as a global threat to China's rise in the contemporary time. These are some major events which the voluminous discipline of International Relations covers. Derived from political science the discipline is expanding with the passage of time. The Master of Arts in International Relations and Security Studies with Foreign Language Specialization offered by the School of International Cooperation Security and Strategic Languages (SICSSL) provides a strategic understanding of International Relations by connecting it with National Security. The course along with covering crucial aspects delve deep into other key areas like International Political Economy, State Behaviour and Global Security. The faculty possesses a great degree of experience and along with teaching concepts they also help us in enhancing our personality skills. The foreign language is an added advantage as it enables you to develop good command in area studies. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of IR."

"As India celebrates its Azadi ka Amrit Mahautsav, we've come a long way and are now a major voice in world politics. To understand India, its National Security, and how it perceives the world, SICSSL offers Masters in International Relations and Security Studies taught by expert faculty and subject matter experts who, through their expertise, provide a broader perspective on how states behave in times of peace and crisis and what derives the International political economy. The course encourages us to broaden our understanding and to develop interest in a particular area to understand the regional dynamics, while also specializing in strategic languages."