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M.Phil. Defence & Strategic Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Defence & Strategic Studies as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sem. I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

Paper I

Title: Research Methodology

Sect. I

1. Research Methodology: Meaning, Applications, Characteristics and Approaches to Strategic Studies.
2. Scientific Methods of Research in Social Sciences.
3. Formulation of Research Problem: Review of Literature, Concept and Variables.
4. Hypotheses: Definition, Functions, Characteristics and Types of Hypotheses.

II

5. Research Design. Types and formulation of Research Design.
6. Sampling: Concept, Principles and types of Sampling.
7. Data collection: Method, Questionnaire, Schedule & Interview.
8. Processing, Analysis, Report Writing and Bibliography.

Paper II

Title: Strategic Thinking & Culture

Section I

1. Sun Tzu: The art of war.
2. Napoleon: Military Leadership and Manoeuvre Warfare.
3. Jomini: Concept of mass army and tactics.
4. Clausewitz: Theories on war

II

5. Economic Foundation of military power – Views of Adam Smith & Hamilton
6. Concept of Integrated Warfare.
7. Theories of Nuclear War.
8. India’s Strategic & Space Programme

Paper III

Title: Conflict and Cooperation in South Asia

Section I

1. Geo-political structure and Geo-Strategic significance of South Asia.
2. Regional & Extra-regional threats in South Asia.
3. Defence policies of South Asian States.
4. Ethnic conflicts, separatism, insurgency and terrorism in South Asia – Causes and responses.

II

5. CBMs in South Asia – Scope & relevance.
6. Political, economic and security Co-operation in South Asia with particular reference to SAARC.
7. Nuclear deterrence and Missiles Proliferation in South Asia
8. Problems & Prospects of Regional Cooperation.

Sem. II

Paper I

Title: Conflict Resolution & Peace Building

Section I

1. Conflict Resolution and Peace Building: meaning and significance.
2. Conflict Resolution, Conflict Prevention and Conflict Transformation.
3. Understanding Conflict-psychological, political, social and economic aspects.
4. Nature of Conflict Resolution and Peace Building: Conflicts between the states and conflicts within the state.

II

5. Strategies and Techniques for Conflict resolution and Peace Building.
6. Role of third party intervention (state(s) in conflict resolution and peace building.
7. Role of Civil Society in conflict resolution and peace building.
8. Role of United Nations in conflict resolution and peace building.

Paper II

Title: Indian Ocean and India’s Security

Section I

1. Geo-political and geo-strategic significance of Indian Ocean.
2. Regional conflicts in Indian Ocean Region.
3. Extra-regional powers interests and involvement in Indian Ocean.
4. Sea Laws and Indian Ocean Region.

II

5. India’s Strategic perspective in Indian Ocean.
6. India’s maritime interests in Indian Ocean.
7. India’s threat perceptions in Indian Ocean.
8. India’s maritime/naval capabilities.

Paper III

Title: Dissertation

 

i. Research design preparation and presentation 
ii. Dissertation evaluation 
iii. Viva-Voce Examination


    M.Phil. Defence & Strategic Studies Job Types

    • Commissioned Officer - Army/Navy/Air Force
    • Lecturer & Assistant Professor
    • National Security Advisor
    • Public Service Commission Officer
    • Defence Practice Lead - Architect
    • Laboratory Assistant - Defence Institute of Advanced Technology
    • Presales - Defence Solution Architect
    • Business Unit Head - Defence
    • Key Account Manager - Defence