The Department of Defence & Strategic Studies at Dayanand Vedic College in Orai, Uttar Pradesh, is a significant academic division. Defence & Strategic Studies is a fascinating field that delves into various aspects of national security, military strategy, and global affairs. This department is an academic department that focuses on the study of defence and strategic issues, including National and international security, Military history and strategy, Defence policy and planning, Strategic thinking and leadership, Global security challenges (e.g., terrorism, cyber warfare, pandemics), Regional security studies (e.g., Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe), Defence technology and innovation, Civil-military relations, Conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
The department typically offers undergraduate and Research programs in Defence and Strategic Studies or related fields. Faculty members often have expertise in various areas of defence and security studies and may have backgrounds in academia, government, military, or private sector. The department's activities may include Teaching and research, Seminars and workshops, Conferences and symposia, Publication of research papers and journals, Partnerships with defence and security organizations and Student internships and placements.

Vision & Mission

The vision of the Defence and Strategic Studies Department is to: - Foster a deeper understanding of the complexities of national and international security - Develop strategic thinkers and leaders who can navigate the intricacies of defence and security issues - Provide cutting-edge research and analysis to inform defence policy and strategy - Promote interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the intersections of defence, politics, economics, and technology - Prepare students for careers in defence, government, and related fields, as well as for further academic pursuits - Engage with the broader defence and security community through outreach, collaboration, and public service.

The mission of the Defence and Strategic Studies Department is to:
- Educate and train students to become knowledgeable and skilled professionals in defence and strategic studies
- Conduct research and analysis on defence and security issues to inform policy and decision-making
- Provide expertise and advice to government, military, and private sector organizations on defence and security matters
- Foster critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills in students and faculty
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and exchange of ideas on defence and security issues
- Develop and maintain partnerships with defence and security organizations to stay relevant and applied in teaching and research
- Contribute to developing defence and security policy and strategy through research, publication, and public engagement.

Opportunities

  • Armed Forces
  • Think Tanks and Policy Research:
  • Security Officers
  • Teaching and Academia
  • Defence Journalism
  • Defence Analyst
  • Intelligence Officer
  • Strategic Planner
  • International Relations Specialist
  • Paramilitary Forces
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Faculties
58
Faculty Members
23
Programmes
51
Non-Teaching Staff
3000
Students
3
Student Centric Activities