The Department of National Security Studies aims to promote teaching and research in the field of security and strategic studies. As India is becoming more involved in global issues and is contributing to shaping global norms, it must also be prepared to face a range of security challenges at multiple levels. The department is committed to preparing the new generation of scholars, experts, and leaders in security and strategic studies. Located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), which is considered a security and strategic hot spot in South Asia, it has the inherent potential to promote academic research as well as policy analysis on issues related to national, regional, and international security. It would provide a platform for all the stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue, and debate on issues related to national security. Apart from the assigned curricula, students and scholars of the department are introduced to policy analysis using innovative teaching and research skills along with field visits. Four major thrust areas have been identified for research namely China and Pakistan, Border Security Management, Trans-boundary Water Security and Conflict Management, Maritime Security, Non-Traditional Security Issues, including Environmental and Energy Security.
The Department of National Security Studies has a clear vision and mission to become a Centre of Excellence in the field of national security and regional and international studies in the country. It aims to achieve this by promoting rigorous research and generating alternative and innovative national security discourse through an interdisciplinary approach. The department also interacts with various stakeholders, such as policymakers, armed forces personnel, the media, and civil society, to intellectually engage them on issues concerning India's security and foreign policy.
The Department of National Security Studies has a clear vision and mission to become a Centre of Excellence in the field of national security and regional and international studies in the country. It aims to achieve this by promoting rigorous research and generating alternative and innovative national security discourse through an interdisciplinary approach. The department also interacts with various stakeholders, such as policymakers, armed forces personnel, the media, and civil society, to intellectually engage them on issues concerning India's security and foreign policy.
