International Talkies

The Department of International Studies and History invites you to a talk by Dr. Craig Dicker, Counselor of the US Embassy, New Delhi at the Mini Auditorium Block 4 on August 2 at 10 AM. The topics touched by Dr. Craig will include: 1) Political Party Conventions 2)  Political Party Conventions Campaign Finance Reform (or lack thereof) 3)  PAC s and Super- PAC s 4)  Uses of Internet 5)  Electoral College and Election of a President 6)  Checks and Balances: Limitations to the power of a President 7) Contendency of bureaucracy: A challenge faced by American Presidents                      Looking forward to your presence in this engaging discussion.

The Department of International Studies and History held its first in – house lecture on 22 nd July for the both year International Studies Students and the Law Students at Room number 911 The event was presided by Dr. Venugopal Menon, HoD, Department of International Studies and History and the Panelists for the day – Prof. Alexander Samuel, Prof. George Jose, Prof.  Joshy. M . Paul, Prof. Madhumati Deshpande and Prof. Gitika Kapoor The discussion centred around the dispute between Philippines and China over the South China Sea. The topic was covered by the panelists from the perspectives of International Law, History of the region, Environmental Impact, Political Impact and from the perspective of the impact of the dispute on India’s trade. After an hour long discussion on the various issues engulfing the dispute, there followed a question and answer session bringing the programme to a fruitful conclusion with a vote of thanks by Saagar Kote, Student Council Represent

  The inaugural ceremony of Lyceum, the first Postgraduate Association was held on 2 nd July. The function was presided over by Dr. Venugopal, HOD, Department of International Studies and History, Fr. Jose CC and the chief guest for the day Dr. Lal CA, English Professor, University of Kerala and the representative of Whole Earth Project. The function commenced with an invocation song by the second years followed by a welcome address by Dr. Vagishwari. Niyati from 1MAIS briefed the audience regarding the first PG association for the political science students – Lyceum Pearl from 2 nd year gave an insight about the objectives of the association. The objectives aimed at all r ound development of the students from not only the International Department, but across the University through MUN, debates and through university activities. This was later followed by a speech of encouragement by Dr. (Fr) Joseph CC urging the students to go along with the change and inculcate the qual

As the world moves into the New Year 2016, a greater challenge lies ahead  and even more greater threats that may be a hindrance to the existence of World Peace and World Order. In the third issue of the newsletter we take you through the dispute over the South China Sea and the challenge to World Trade posed by the dominance of China.  The issue of Fishermen between India and Sri Lanka is the next highlight of this edition. Will Terrorism have an adverse impact on the role of UN as a peace promoter?  and the interpretations of liberalism in India are some of the highlights of this edition.  Happy reading!

As the world moves into the New Year 2016, a greater challenge lies ahead  and even more greater threats that may be a hindrance to the existence of World Peace and World Order. In the third issue of the newsletter we take you through the dispute over the South China Sea and the challenge to World Trade posed by the dominance of China.  The issue of Fishermen between India and Sri Lanka is the next highlight of this edition. Will Terrorism have an adverse impact on the role of UN as a peace promoter?  and the interpretations of liberalism in India are some of the highlights of this edition.  Happy reading!

As we move to the end of 2015, the journey through the course becomes even more interesting and more though provoking through sessions and seminars . Presenting to you the second issue of the Newsletter Beyond the Borders, a publication by the Department of International Studies and History. In this edition we take you through some of the talks and seminars that have been a catalyzer of knowledge and at the same time an idea generator.  The highlights for this edition are: 1) National Conference on Sub - Regional Cooperation in South Asia 2) Guest lecture by Prof.RP Kaushik 3) Global Refuge Crisis 4) Modi's visit to West Asia

Beyond the Borders is a publication by the Department of International Studies and History which covers on a wide range of topics which range from the events that take place in Christ University with relation to the global phenomenon witnessed to general perspectives on Foreign Policies which impact not only the nations, but their relations with India as well.  Some of the highlights of this edition include: 1)The need to understand the history of an International event  2)Will Obama's visit to India spark a new bond between India and US? 3)The role of media in curbing or catalysing conflicts in the International Arena 4)The issue of fishermen between India and Srilanka It not only gives you an insight into the future prospects and stances of India's course of action towards the newly bond relations and the fruitful sessions that have been a part of this rather engaging and intensive course.