The document discusses the objectives and vision of the Geopolitics and International Relations department at Manipal University. The department provides a multidisciplinary understanding of national and international security issues from an Indian perspective. It offers postgraduate courses in Geopolitics, National Security Studies, and Gandhian and Peace Studies. The department was established in 1999 to conduct academic research on security issues and has produced many papers on the topic. Studying Geopolitics helps develop an understanding of complex geopolitical issues and provides career opportunities in strategic affairs and defense.