O.P. Jindal Global University

American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties Specialization

O.P. Jindal Global University

American Politics, Foreign Policy, and US-India Ties Specialization

America and the World.

You will be introduced to American Politics, Society, and History, and gain an understanding about international affairs.

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Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Describe American polity, culture, and society in interdisciplinary and historically informed ways.

  • Describe the origins of United States Foreign Policy and how history, domestic institutions, and trade have defined it.

  • Describe the scope and breadth of India-US relations focused on government-to-government interactions and through people-to-people contacts.

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Specialization - 3 course series

American Politics, Society, and History

American Politics, Society, and History

Course 1, 59 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the US Constitution, federalism, separation of powers, and key political institutions that shape American government.

  • Examine the history of race, ethnicity, and civil rights in the United States, including the Civil Rights Movement and systemic bias.

  • Explore how gender, culture, literature, music, and film have shaped American society and influenced the wider world.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Governance
Category: Social Studies
Category: Diversity Awareness
Category: Social Justice
Category: Culture
Category: Political Sciences
Category: Court Systems
Category: Sociology
Category: Social Sciences
Category: International Relations
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Policy Analysis
Category: Public Policies
The Making of US Foreign Policy

The Making of US Foreign Policy

Course 2, 41 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the origins of United States Foreign Policy and how history, domestic institutions, and trade have defined it.

  • Analyze American foreign policy and its impact on the world order.

  • Demonstrate interpretive and analytical arguments clearly through discussions.

Skills you'll gain

Category: International Relations
Category: Diplomacy
Category: Economics
Category: Policy Development
Category: Political Sciences
Category: Lobbying
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Public Affairs
Category: Economic Development
Category: World History
Category: Public Policies
Category: Financial Policy
Category: Public Safety and National Security
Category: International Finance
Category: Policy Analysis
Category: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Category: Social Studies
Category: Governance
Category: European History
India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

Course 3, 34 hours

What you'll learn

  • Understand the evolution of India-US strategic relations, including defence cooperation, the Indo-Pacific, the Quad, and key military agreements.

  • Analyse India-US business and economic ties, including trade, technology, investment, entrepreneurship, and the role of the Indian diaspora.

  • Explore India-US cultural and educational ties, including migration, student exchanges, intercultural relations, and cultural influence.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: International Relations
Category: Culture
Category: Immigration Law
Category: Diplomacy
Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Public Safety and National Security
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Social Studies
Category: World History
Category: Higher Education
Category: Demography
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Political Sciences
Category: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies
Category: Business Economics
Category: Social Sciences

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Instructor

Dr. Rajdeep Pakanati
O.P. Jindal Global University
4 Courses4,431 learners

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