MISSION
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
PROGRAMS OFFERED AND SYLLABUS OUTLINE
THE FACULTY
LECTURES
EMERITUS RESOURCE FACULTY
VISITING FACULTY
VISITING FOREIGN SCHOLARS
LAVAD CONFAB ON NATIONAL SECURITY
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
EXTENSION, TRAINING & RESEARCH
EVENTS
STUDENTS
OUR PARTNERS
GALLERY

School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages
(SICSSL)
Why study Foreign Affairs and Political Economy?
Foreign Affairs involves matters having to do with international relations and with the interests of the home country, i.e. India, in foreign countries. As India’s stature grows in the international community, its foreign affairs will become increasingly important 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.
Why Study Languages?
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 and enable a better understanding of other indigenous perspectives. As technology and globalisation accentuates a world where movement of people and services is becoming increasingly borderless, learning a language will facilitate effective communication
Unique Features
- Only Security Institution in the country offering Domain knowledge combined with Language proficiency (in an Area of Interest) in International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Political Economy and National Security.
- Customized short duration programs for Security and Business professionals.
- Regular Internships with Government and Non-Government Institutions for on-field analysis complimenting classroom learning.
- Reputed experts with significant practical experience as Emeritus Resource Faculty.
- Emphasis on Languages of key geographies from an Indian National Security Perspective.
- Deep insights into the Culture, Literature, Society and History of these key geographies
- Taught by native speakers and supported by Indian faculty
Opportunity for Advancement
The below mentioned are job opportunities for the MA IR&SS students :- Research Analyst – China Studies(PLA) at The Takshashila Institution https://takshashila.org.in/careers
- Research Analyst at Strategic Foresight Group https://strategicforesight.com/careers.php
- Research Associate at Center for Air Power Studies https://capsindia.org/vacancy/
Vision
- Strengthen proficiency in key strategic Indian and Foreign languages for Interpretation and Translation services.
- Develop subject matter experts with language specialisation who can join Academic institutions and train the next generation of strategic experts.
- Enhance awareness on matters of Foreign Policy, Political Economy and Internal Security.
- Facilitate students’ in preparing for competitive exams to join Government services at the State and Central level.
Mission
- Adopt an India focused syllabus for the Master of Arts and Doctorate programs.
- Key focus on the external dimensions of Foreign Affairs and Political Economy and its implications for India’s Internal Security.
- 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.
- Create a strong cadre of Security and Non-Security Interpreters and Translators in key strategic languages.
About School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages (SICSSL)
- Offers Masters programs in International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Political Economy and National Security
- Offers Graduate and 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.
PROGRAMS OFFERED AND SYLLABUS OUTLINE
Programs Offered for Academic Year 2021-22
- Integrated (5 years) M.A. in Arabic Studies (Level 2)
- Integrated (5 yrs.) M.A. in Chinese Language Studies (HSK Level 4+ Proficiency) More Information, Recommendations by Experts
- Integrated (5 yrs.) M.A. in Russian Language Studies (Level 2) More Information
- M.A in International Relations and Security Studies (with Language specialization) More Information, Recommendations by Experts
- PG Diploma in Arabic Language (Level 2) PGDIAL More Information
- PG Diploma in Chinese Language (HSK Level 4)PGDICL More Information, Recommendations by Experts
- PG Diploma in Russian Language (Level 2) PGDIRL More Information
FACULTY
LECTURES
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “India’s National Security Management: its Evolution and Key Features”, Woodrow Wilson Centre for International Scholars, Washington DC, May 25, 2022.
- Raj Kumar, Talk on “The Concept of Cultural Nationalism in India by Swami Dayanand Saraswati (स्वामी दयानन्द सरस्वती द्वारा भारत में सांस्कृतिक राष्ट्रवाद की संकल्पना)” in an International Seminar on Revisiting the ideas of India from Swaraj to New India, Department of Political Science, University of Delhi, 20th May 2022. New Delhi.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “Understanding India’s National Security: Institutions, Processes and Perspectives”, Faculty Development Programme, UGC-HRD Centre, Goa University, March 9th, 2022.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “China’s Strategic Intentions: Inferences for India”, Faculty Development Programme, UGC-HRD Centre, Goa University, March 14th, 2022.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “Indo-US Counter Terrorism Cooperation”, Maharana Pratap Annual Security Dialogue2022, Usanas Foundation, January 12th, 2022.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “India’s National Security Management”, Faculty Development Programme for Academics, Researchers and Professionals in Law, National and Internal Security, at Rashtriya Raksha University, November 27th, 2021.
- Dr. Raj Kumar, Talk on “Positive Projection of Self and Organisation”, Nayara Energy Security Officers Training Programme, School of Internal Security and Police Administration at Rashtriya Raksha University, 19th October, 2021
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “”Styles of Writing: Academia, Media and Policy Notings””, One Week Online Faculty Development Programme on Research Methodology and Research Writing for Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors, Research Scholars, and Students of Different Colleges and Universities, at Rashtriya Raksha University, September 16th, 2021
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “Hindsight Front: Implications of Afghanistan Withdrawal for South Asia”, Asia Programme, Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, Washington DC, August 26th, 2021.
- Lecture by Chiehyu Wang “Chinese Teaching in India and Culture Exchange”, Building up the Academic Chain between India and Taiwan, Organized by Taiwan Education Center in India & The Office of Taiwan Indian Studies Association, July 20th, 2021.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “Lengthening Shadow of China on India’s Neighbours: Implications for India”, Society for Transformative Research, Integration and Veteran Empowerment (STRIVE), Lucknow, June 23rd, 2021.
- Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma, Talk on “India-Russia Relationship in a New Era”, Webinar Organized by United Service Institution of India, New Delhi, Rashtriya Raksha University, June 2nd, 2021.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “Effective Communication: Practical Tips to Deal with Competitive Environment”, School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Rashtriya Raksha University, May 22nd, 2021.
- Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma, Talk on “Rohingya Refugee Crisis and its Implications for India”, Webinar Jointly Organized by Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi and A-Cube IAS, Rashtriya Raksha University, April 17th, 2021.
- Ms. Wang Chiehyu, Talk on “Living in India” for Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry of Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan, 3rd March 2021.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “The ‘Right’ in Writing”, Research Methods Workshop for Central Reserve Police Force Officers, Rashtriya Raksha University, February 25th, 2021
- Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Upadhyay, Talk on ” Health, Hygiene, and Yoga” Combined Annual Training Camp organised by the National Cadet CorpsUnits 1 Gujarat Girls Battalion and Gujarat 1 Arty Bty at Rashtriya Raksha University on 15th February 2021.
- Dr. L. Venkateswaran, Talk on “Career as a Security Analyst”, School of Military Affairs, Strategy and Logistics, Rashtriya Raksha University, December 11th, 2020.
EMERITUS RESOURCE FACULTY
VISITING FACULTY
LAVAD CONFAB ON NATIONAL SECURITY
- Dr. Dattesh Parulekar, Appraising Cutting-Edge Frontiers in India’s Global Strategic Calculus: Prioritising Food Security and Health Securitisation, 24th June 2022.
- Dr. Dattesh Parulekar, Reconfiguring Non-Traditional Security in Indian Foreign Policy: Energy Independence and Water Security at the Vanguard of Strategic Development, 23rd June 2022.
- Amb Pankaj Saran, Russia’s war in Ukraine: Key takeaways for India, 22nd June 2022.
- Jaideep Saikia, Security Situation in the North East and the Strategic Encirclement, 20th May 2022
- Col Sanjay Kannoth, “Unravelling China Through the Years: A perspective”, 12 May 2022
- Lt Gen Vinod G Khandare, “Comprehensive National Security: Indian Context”, 7 May 2022.
- Mr. Sanjay Chadha,IRSME: 1985 and Fmr Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Govt of India “Trade Relations with China: Implications for India” 30 March 2022.
- Lt Gen (Dr.) S.L. Narasimhan, “China’s National Security Management: Institutions, Personalities and Issues” 21 January 2022
- Amb Venkatesh Varma, “Russia’s National Security Management: Institutions, Personalities and Issues” 20 January 2022
- Mr. Michael Kugelman, “How the United States manages its National Security?” 19 January 2022
- Prof Harsh Pant, “Non Traditional Security Agenda Post Cold War: Takeaways for India”, 7 January 2022
- Prof Harsh Pant, “Global War on Terror: Implications for India”, 5 January 2022
- H.E. Asoka Milinda Moragoda, Ambassador of Sri Lanka, “Sri Lanka – India Relations: Way Forward” 29th December 2021
- Dr. T.V. Somanathan, Post Covid Global Economy: Takeaways for India’s Economic Security”, 20 November 2021
- Prof Prem Shekar, Strategic Heft of Major Powers in Developing Countries: Egypt’s Arab Spring and lessons for India, 17 November 2021
- Prof Prem Shekar, Strategic Heft of Major Powers in Developing Countries: Geopolitics of Iran Nuclear Deal and key takeaways for India, 12 November 2021
- Prof Prem Shekar, Strategic Heft of Major Powers in Developing Countries: India as a Case tudy, 1 November 2021
- Prof Vaidyanathan, New Emerging Order and Reorganisation of Global Regulatory Framework, 26 October 2021
- Prof Vaidyanathan, Global Financial System: Emerging Trends and Implications for India, 25 October 2021
EXTENSION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH
Training Activities
13th February to 7th March 2021
27th October- 7th November 2020
1st October to 31st October 2020
3rd August to 21st August 2020
Extension Activities
PAST EVENTS
- Afghanistan’s Security, Political and Economic Environment: Implications for the Region and India
Date: 12th & 13th August 2021 - One-month Online Certificate Course on Super Intensive Spanish Language A1.1
Date: 1st October to 31st October 2020 - Super Intensive Online Certificate Course in Six Languages (Arabic, English, Hindi, Mandarin, Russian, Urdu)
Date: 13th February to 7th March 2021
Total Participants- 35
Resource Faculty- All are Native Speakers - Two Weeks Online Certificate Course on ‘India and its Neighbourhood’
Date: 27th October- 7th November 2020
Total Participants- 40
Resource Faculties – Mr. Tilak Devasher, Mr. Michael Kugelman, Mr. Asanga Abeyagoonasekera, Amb. Vijay Gokhale, Prof. Manish, Prof. Priyankar Upadhyay, Amb. Sujan Chinoy , Mr. Krishna Verma, Dr. Constantino Xavier, Amb. Goutam Bambawale, Colonel Rohit Dev. - Three weeks Online Certificate Course for Intensive Mandarin (Chinese)
Date- 3rd August to 21st August 2020
Total Participants- 04
Resource Faculty- Prof. Yinghuei Chen
UPCOMING EVENTS
Diplomacy and negotiations | School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages | Security Personnel, next generation subject matter experts, young diplomats (15 Hours) | Dr. shraddha (dushyant.atram@rru.ac.in) |
Tibetan and Mandarin Language | School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages | Next generation subject matter experts (30 Hours) | Mr. Norbu Lhagyal(norbu.lhagyal@rru.ac.in) |
Certificate course on French Language | School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages | (60 Hours) | August 2022 to November 2022 |
CURRENT EVENTS
English Hindi and Sanskrit Language | School of International Cooperation, Security and Strategic Languages | Foreign Participants through embassies other countries in India (30 Hours) | Dr. Dipak Patel(dipak.patel@rru.ac.in) |
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OUR PARTNERS
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The Institute Of Contemporary Studies – Bangalore | Foundation For Non-violent Alternatives (FNVA) – New Delhi |
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Press Institute of India – Research Institute for Newspaper Development (PII-RIND) – Chennai | Chennai Centre for China Studies – Chennai |
Contact us
Dr. L. Venkateswaran
Rashtriya Raksha University,
Lavad, Dahegam, Gandhinagar – 382305
Phone No. – 079-68126800 – 602

Dr. L. Venkateswaran
Director (I/c) and Associate Professor, (International Relations and Security Studies)
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