Prof. (Dr.)Arvind Kumar M.Phil., Ph.D.
Professor and Head of the Department
Department of Geopolitics & International Relations
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Arvind Kumar is Professor and Head, Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, MAHE. Prof. Kumar is also the Director of China Study Centre, North East Studies Centre, Centre for Polish and Central European Studies.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Understanding Geopolitics (Core Course) | First semester |
| Research Methodology | Second semester |
| International and Regional Organisations | First and Third semesters |
| Indian National Security and Defence Management (Core Course) | Second semester |
| Geopolitics, Security and Environmental Change | Third semester |
| India and the US in the Emerging World | Third semester |
| Role of Media in Geopolitics | Third semester |
| Science, Technology and Geopolitics | Fourth semester |
| Arms Control, Nuclear Disarmament and Nuclear Futures | Fourth semester |
| Strategy and Negotiations in International Treaties | Fourth semester |
| Defence & Intelligence in India’s National Security | Fourth semester |
| World Peace in the Nuclear Age | Fourth semester |
| Contemporary Indian Society (Shared Responsibility) | |
| Idea of India (Shared Responsibility) | |
| Challenges to Indo-Pacific Security Architecture | Course work for PhD |
| Methods in Review of Literature | Course work for PhD |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) | Nuclear, strategic, defence and foreign policy issues, Asia -Pacific Security Issues, American Society and Civil Rights Movements, Strategic Technologies more particularly surveillance and monitoring, Technologies for intelligence gathering, ballistic missiles, deterrence theory and matters related to international security. | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | |
| Master of Philosophy (MPhil) | Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geopolitics and International Relations | Professor and Head | January 2010 till Date | |
| Study Abroad Program | Director | January 2010 till Date | |
| Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Associate Professor | October 2007- December 2010 | |
| Manipal Institute of Communication | Visiting Faculty | October 2007- December 2010 | |
| Delhi University | Lecturer | Taught Political Science and International Relations. | 2 years |
| Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA, New Delhi) | Research Analyst | Conducted Policy and Academic Research on the role of United States in South Asia and South Asian Security Scenario. | 2 years |
| National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS, Bangalore) | Research Fellow | Conducted Policy and Academic Research on international Security issues and delivered lectures in some of the major courses offered by NIAS. | 12 years |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
International Relations Theory, Indian Foreign Policy, Technology & National Security, Asian Security Architecture, India and South Asia, Terrorism, Geopolitics and Globalisation and Indo-US Relations, American Society.
Area of Expertise
Nuclear, strategic, defence and foreign policy issues, Asia - Pacific Security Issues, American Society and Civil Rights Movements, Strategic Technologies more particularly surveillance and monitoring, Technologies for intelligence gathering, ballistic missiles, deterrence theory and matters related to international security.
Area of Research
Nuclear, strategic, defence and foreign policy issues, International Relations Theory, Indian Foreign Policy, Technology and National Security, Asian Security Architecture, India and South Asia, Terrorism, Geopolitics and Globalisation and Indo-US Relations, American Society.
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Member of International Studies Association.
- Member of International Political Science Association.
- Member of International European Studies Association.
- Member of Advisory Board, UNISCI Discussion Papers, University of Madrid.
- Member of Advisory Board, Defence Journal, Mumbai.
Relevance of long range SLBM
2010-01-01
Centre for Asian Strategic Studies, New Delhi .
The evolution of china's strategic culture and its geopolitical significance and implications
2013-01-01 Anand V
PhD Research.