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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.

Programmes

Undergraduate Programme in International Relations

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Ashoka Scholars Programme in International Relations

The Department offers students supervision and guidance to students who wish to research for a senior undergraduate thesis…

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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.

Nayan Chanda

Associate Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University.

M.A History, Jadavpur University

Amit Julka

Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. National University of Singapore

Quintijn Kat

Head of the Department, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. University College London

Dipin Kaur
Dipin Kaur

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. Yale University

Pallavi Raghavan

Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. University of Cambridge

Srinath Raghavan

Professor of International Relations and History, Ashoka University

Ph.D. King's College, London

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Ananya Sharma

Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University

Arun Sukumar

Assistant Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. Tufts University

Bann Seng Tan

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. City University New York (CUNY), Graduate Center

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Shivshankar Menon

Visiting Professor of International Relations, Ashoka University Chair, Ashoka Centre for China Studies

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Constantino Xavier

Visiting Faculty of International Relations, Ashoka University

Ph.D. John Hopkins University

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The department is delighted to welcome Dr. Arun Sukumar as an Assistant Professor of International Relations.

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For any queries regarding International Relations programmes, please contact: -

Quintijn Kat

Head of Department

quintijn.kat@ashoka.edu.in

Pratima Kadian

Department Manager

pratima.kadian@ashoka.edu.in

Ananya Madan

Student Representative

ir.rep@ashoka.edu.in

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