The establishment of the Department of International Relations provides a new institutional focus at Central University of Jharkhand for teaching and research on politics in all its dimensions; international and comparative, theoretical and empirical, abstract and practical. The Centre offers a five year integrated course on International Relations which is the first in India of its kind. The subject discusses the long and distinctive tradition in the study of politics and international relations, with particular emphasis on historical, legal, economic, empirical and philosophical approaches to the study of national and international politics.
The five year curriculum has been very carefully designed which caters to the needs of the students in the present context. Traditional International Relations as a discipline has evolved in western societies particularly in Europe and United States and therefore, western values are reflected in the approach. In order to make International Relations a holistic discipline, the five year integrated curriculum is inclusive of the alternative perspective with special emphasis on the Indian standpoint. This center has endeavored to include sufficient amount of literature and modules from different regions of the globe. The engagement with politics and dynamics of international relations in area-studies such as that of Far-East, Africa, Middle East and Latin America shall be one of the major priorities of the Centre which shall enable to a very comprehensive understanding of the nuances of the subject.
In a nutshell, the Centre shall strive to emerge as a local academic and intellectual platform for learning and developing knowledge in the area and its dissemination, to help the students to become experts of the subject with global perspective and information, so that they can enhance international communication and cooperation in a rapidly changing world of politics, economy, and technology.

1. The Department shall strive to emerge as a local academic and intellectual platform for learning and developing knowledge in the area and its dissemination, to help the students to become experts of the subject with global perspective and information, so that they can enhance international communication and cooperation in a rapidly changing world of politics, economy, and technology.
2. Our vision is to groom the new generation foreign policy ambassadors, diplomats and analysts who can work across borders to tackle shared challenges, promote stability, and protect shared interest.
3. The Department is a forward-looking organization which endeavors to make its mark in academic circles at the national level and abroad and contribute meaningfully towards enriching the discipline of International Relations.
4. Further the department endeavors to provides a deep understanding of global politics, diplomacy, and international cooperation which will open doors to careers in government, international organizations, non-profits, consulting, journalism, and more.

1. Establish the Vajpayee Chair of Foreign policy and Diplomacy.
2. An UGC Area Studies Program with a special focus on China, USA and the European Union as they acquire strategic importance in Indian foreign policy.
3. The ultimate goal of the Department is to expand and become a School of International Relations. It is imperative to make a clear distinction between social sciences and International Relations. The granting of autonomy to the school would enable the faculties to contribute towards giving good foreign policy analysts and researchers to the country.

Head of the Department

Dr. Alok Kumar Gupta

Associate Professor & Head (Ph.D.)
  +91-8102003537
  alokgupta@cuj.ac.in

Office Address

Department of International Relations
 Central University of Jharkhand
Cheri-Mantu, P.O. Kamre, P.S.Kanke Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand, INDIA 835222
 +91-7632894719

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