As the world is getting increasingly complex, competitive, and convoluted, it is imperative to pay close attention to the interdependent and multi-dimensionalrelationship between geopolitics and economics. The examples of the practice of geo-economics — deployment of economic instruments for geopolitical purposes andvice-versa — are plenty: be it the US-China trade and technology competition, the renewed push to bring semiconductor manufacturing to India or the efforts of de-coupling and de-risking global supply chains. In this context, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics seeks to introduce a new MSc Economics programme with aspecialization in Geoeconomics and from the academic year 2024-26, is a two-year full-time post-graduate programme. This programme offers theoretical underpinnings,practical knowledge and policy insights in Geo Politics and Geo Economics. Competences and skills acquired are directly transferable to a range of employment opportunities, including in the public, NGO and private sectors. The programme combines a strong core curriculum with flexibility in the choice of research topics selected by students. Through modules and independent research, students develop their own interests under the supervision of a member of staff with relevant expertise.
The specific objectives are:
- Develop writing skills in the form of academic articles and a
- Establish contacts with political and economic actors and policy-
- Gain critical reading skills in the area of Geopolitics and Geo
- Learn research techniques and
- Obtain knowledge of current affairs and historical events as related to international
After completing the course, students will be able to:
- Understand and analyse the dynamic relationship between geopolitics and economics
- Critically assess how geopolitics is influencing economic policies of countriesaround the world and vice versa.
- Examine the key policy tools deployed in practice of
- Comprehend major issues and important countries at play in
- Locate and explore the emerging geoeconomics from India’s