Strengthening Regional Ties: U.S. Consulate Backs Educational Initiatives for Enhanced Indo-Pacific Understanding
Bengaluru, November 20, 2024: U.S. Consul General in Chennai Chris Hodges launched the Indo-Pacific curriculum (IPC) at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru on Thursday November 19, 2024. The Indo-Pacific Circle (IPC), Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS), Christ University, and the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) jointly developed the curriculum, which was funded by a grant from U.S. Consulate General Chennai.
The curriculum is available free-of-charge on the IPC website. It offers college and university students, researchers, and the public a resource to explore and analyze the geopolitical, social, and environmental dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region. The website link is: https://www.ipcircle.org/online-courses
Addressing the launch gathering, Consul General Hodges said, “The Indo-Pacific curriculum inspires participants to ask critical questions, promote inclusive engagement, and work toward a united future.”
The Indo-Pacific curriculum includes a series of online recorded lectures presented by 18 scholars from India and the Indo-Pacific region, covering topics such as Diversity of the Indo-Pacific, Trade, Geo-Economics, Demographics and Challenges, Climate Change and Maritime Security, and Migration among others.
