S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
| Sekolah Kajian Antarabangsa S. Rajaratnam (Malay) 拉惹勒南国际研究院 (Chinese) சர்வதேச ஆய்வுகள் சின்னத்தம்பி ராஜரட்ணம் பள்ளி (Tamil) |
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| Type | Graduate school |
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| Established | 2007 |
| Director | Ong Keng Yong |
| Location |
Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 1°20′41″N 103°40′53″E / 1.34472°N 103.68139°ECoordinates: 1°20′41″N 103°40′53″E / 1.34472°N 103.68139°E |
| Website | www |
The S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) was established in January 2007 as an autonomous school within the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). Known earlier as the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies when it was established in July 1996, RSIS’ mission is to be a leading research and graduate teaching institution in strategic and international affairs in the Asia Pacific.
The school is named after the one of modern Singapore's pioneering leaders, the late Mr. S. Rajaratnam, who held various Cabinet appointments until his retirement.
RSIS offers a challenging graduate education in international affairs, taught by an international faculty of leading thinkers and practitioners. The Master of Science degree programmes in Strategic Studies, International Relations, Asian Studies, and International Political Economy are distinguished by their focus on the Asia Pacific, the professional practice of international affairs, and the cultivation of academic depth. Thus far, students from more than 50 countries have successfully completed one of these programmes. In 2010, a Double Masters Programme with Warwick University was also launched, with students required to spend the first year at Warwick and the second year at RSIS. A select Doctor of Philosophy programme caters to advanced students who are supervised by senior faculty members with matching interests.
Constituents of the school include
RSIS exists to "develop a community of scholars and policy analysts at the forefront of Asia-Pacific security studies and international affairs." The School's motto is “Ponder the Improbable.” Its research, teaching and networking objectives are aimed at assisting policy makers to develop comprehensive approaches to strategic thinking in areas related to Singapore’s interests.
The RSIS started off as the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS), autonomous research institute within the Nanyang Technological University.
Its stated objectives are to conduct research and provide general and graduate education in the area of national security, military technology and international relations. It also promotes joint and exchange programmes with similar regional and international institutions; and organises seminars and conferences on these topics.
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