Department of International Relations
The undergraduate programme in International Relations at Ashoka University is designed for students interested in understanding historically shaped, socially diverse world events around them from multiple perspectives–political, economic, and sociological–to develop an intellectually rigorous and reflexive engagement with global affairs. The faculty at the department are committed to epistemic inclusivity and methodological innovation, offering a wide range of courses from introductory modules in international relations theory and international history, to advanced courses on security, globalization, gender, identity politics, ethics, foreign policy, populism, area studies and popular culture. The larger pedagogical philosophy of the department opens up possibilities for interdisciplinary engagements in allied fields including political science, history, sociology, and media studies. Apart from rigorous intellectual training, the department also organizes public seminars involving academic experts, policymakers, journalists, and professionals whose work is centered around international politics. The vibrant student society (Ashoka Society of International Affairs) contributes in fostering values of dialogue and creative engagement, adding to the strength of the department. In times of economic uncertainty, climate emergency and political polarization, our teaching and research aims to inculcate critical thinking skills through a supportive and stimulating environment among our students.
Faculty at International Relations
Faculty at the IR Department are at the cutting edge of various aspects of the discipline: India's diplomatic history; evolution of strategic thought in post colonial India; analysis of patterns of internationalist thought and behaviour in China, SouthEast Asia and Latin America; challenging Eurocentric frames of reference for understanding IR; and the influence of geopolitics on the making of foreign policy. Collectively, their research shapes the broader discussion and analysis of South Asia’s internationalist dilemmas, both within India and outside.
Associate Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University.
M.A History, Jadavpur University
Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. National University of Singapore
Head of the Department, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. University College London
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Yale University
Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. University of Cambridge
Professor of International Relations and History, Ashoka University
Ph.D. King's College, London
Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
D.Phil. University of Oxford
Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University
Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Tufts University
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. City University New York (CUNY), Graduate Center
Visiting Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Visiting Faculty of International Relation, Ashoka University
Ph.D. Nanyang Technological University
Visiting Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University Chair, Ashoka Centre for China Studies
Visiting Faculty of International Relations, Ashoka University
Ph.D. John Hopkins University
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News
Extended Submission Deadline: 11 October, 2025
The department is delighted to welcome Professor Varun Sahni as Professor of International Relations.
The Graduate School of Governance at Sungkyunkwan University (성균관대학교 국정전문대학원) hosted the 24th Global Platform Governance Forum on July 11,…
The department is delighted to welcome Dr. Natallia Khaniejo as a Visiting Faculty of International Relations.
The department is delighted to welcome Prof. Kanti Bajpai as a Visiting Professor of International Relations.
The Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS) is part of the Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary. It offers visiting research…
Dipin Kaur is the Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Ashoka University.
Amit Julka is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations, Ashoka University. His research lies at the intersection…
The Department of Social Sciences at West Point hosted its fourth annual West Point Social Sciences Seminar on Feb 5-6,…
The department is delighted to welcome Dr. Arun Sukumar as an Assistant Professor of International Relations.
