Geopolitics, Strategic Studies, and Global Security

STRATI’s programs in Geopolitics and Global Security integrate theory, strategy, and policy with contemporary challenges — from climate and cyber security to regional conflict and great power competition — helping participants understand and navigate global transformations.

  1. One-Week Certificate Courses

(Introductory and Awareness Level)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Introduction to Geopolitics and International Relations 1 Week Online Learn key concepts of geopolitics, statecraft, and power dynamics Analytical frameworks Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 IR & diplomacy
Contemporary Global Security Challenges 1 Week Online Understand new dimensions of global security — cyber, energy, and climate Threat analysis Case study ₹2,500 / $30 Security policy
Indo-Pacific Geopolitics and Strategy 1 Week Online Explore strategic shifts in the Indo-Pacific and their global implications Regional understanding Report ₹2,500 / $30 Policy & defense
Introduction to Defence, Strategy, and Policy 1 Week Online Learn the principles of national security and strategic studies Strategic thinking Quiz ₹2,500 / $30 Defence & research
Global Institutions and Security Governance 1 Week Online Study UN, NATO, ASEAN, and global security cooperation mechanisms Institutional mapping Essay ₹2,500 / $30 International affairs
  1. Two-Week Certificate Courses

(Applied and Regional Focused Learning)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Geopolitics of Asia and Eurasia 2 Weeks Online Analyze power shifts across Asia, Russia, and Central Asia Regional policy analysis Report ₹3,500 / $40 Geopolitical consulting
Strategic Competition in the 21st Century 2 Weeks Online Examine great power competition between U.S., China, and emerging powers Strategic foresight Project ₹3,500 / $40 Security & policy think tanks
Energy Security and Climate Geopolitics 2 Weeks Online Explore how energy transitions and climate policy affect global security Energy strategy Essay ₹3,500 / $40 Energy & climate diplomacy
Defence Policy, National Security, and Strategy 2 Weeks Online Study national defence frameworks and strategic doctrines Policy design Case study ₹3,500 / $40 Government & military studies
Global Conflict Management and Peacebuilding 2 Weeks Online Learn conflict resolution, mediation, and peace negotiation frameworks Mediation skills Simulation ₹3,500 / $40 Peace & conflict institutions
  1. One-Month Certificate Courses

(Intermediate and Analytical Programs)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Geopolitics and Strategy 1 Month Online Study classical and modern geopolitical theories and their applications Strategic analysis Report ₹7,000 / $85 Academia & policy
Maritime Security and Blue Economy 1 Month Online Explore maritime governance, trade routes, and oceanic security Maritime strategy Case study ₹7,000 / $85 Maritime policy
Cyber Security, Technology, and Global Power 1 Month Online Examine cyber warfare, AI, and digital security geopolitics Cyber strategy Project ₹7,000 / $85 Tech policy & security
Security Governance and International Law 1 Month Online Study international law frameworks and multilateral cooperation Legal analysis Capstone ₹7,000 / $85 Diplomacy & law
Climate Security and Humanitarian Policy 1 Month Online Understand climate-induced conflict, migration, and policy responses Policy analysis Report ₹7,000 / $85 Development & global policy
  1. Three-Month Certificate Courses

(Advanced, Thematic, and Regional Integration)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Advanced Strategic Studies and Security Policy 3 Months Online Analyze advanced theories of strategy, security, and international power Policy design Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Defence & policy studies
Eurasian Geopolitics and Global Order 3 Months Online Examine Eurasia’s role in global security and connectivity Regional strategy Report ₹12,000 / $150 Regional policy research
Nuclear Policy, Arms Control, and Non-Proliferation 3 Months Online Study nuclear deterrence, treaties, and disarmament Security analysis Case study ₹12,000 / $150 Strategic studies
Global Security Architecture and Governance 3 Months Online Learn about evolving institutions managing global peace and security Institutional design Project ₹12,000 / $150 UN & international agencies
Peace, Conflict, and Post-War Reconstruction 3 Months Online Explore peacebuilding models, reconciliation, and institutional recovery Conflict resolution Dissertation ₹12,000 / $150 Peace & development sector
  1. Six-Month Diploma Courses

(Comprehensive, Multi-Thematic Programs)

Course Title Duration Mode Key Learning Outcomes Skills Gained Assessment Type Suggested Fee (INR/USD) Industry Relevance
Diploma in Geopolitics and Strategic Studies 6 Months Online Master theories and practices of modern geopolitics and global strategy Strategic analysis Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Research & policy institutions
Diploma in Global Security and Peacebuilding 6 Months Online Develop integrated knowledge of security governance and peace processes Peace strategy Project ₹27,000 / $320 Peacebuilding organizations
Diploma in Defence Policy and Strategic Governance 6 Months Online Understand national defence, policy frameworks, and global partnerships Policy application Case study ₹27,000 / $320 Defence & public policy
Diploma in Climate, Energy, and Security Policy 6 Months Online Link sustainability, energy transition, and security governance Systems thinking Capstone ₹27,000 / $320 Energy & climate diplomacy
Diploma in Cyber and Technological Security Governance 6 Months Online Study cybersecurity, AI, and data governance for strategic systems Digital defence Dissertation ₹27,000 / $320 Digital & security industries

Common Features Across All Courses

  • Frameworks aligned with UN, NATO, OSCE, ASEAN, and regional security institutions
  • Taught by experts in geopolitics, strategy, diplomacy, and global governance
  • Combines theoretical depth with applied strategy
  • Emphasizes regional integration, climate security, and peacebuilding
  • STRATI-certified, building pathways for research, diplomacy, and security consulting
  • Placement and research collaboration opportunities
  • Pathway to STRATI Advanced Diplomas and Research Fellowships