Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The world has become highly volatile and complex and our day-to-day lives are directly or indirectly affected by the war in Ukraine, suicide bombing in Afghanistan, election in the US, population ageing in Japan, oil depletion in Bahrain, and climate crisis in Bangladesh. How can we gain a better understanding of the world we live in? Can studying International Affairs help us find solutions to the ever-evolving global issues and make a difference in the world? The session delves into these quintessential questions by discussing the truly interdisciplinary nature and scope of the International Studies discipline, the unique and industry-ready skillset it offers, and the career opportunities in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors globally.
Faculty bio:
Dr. Divya Balan is Assistant Professor in International Studies at FLAME University. She holds a doctorate degree in European Studies from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. She is UGC-NET qualified in International and Area Studies and has been teaching for the past eight years. At FLAME University, she teaches courses on Introduction to International Relations, Migration and Diaspora, Regional Integration and European Union, and Forced Migration, Refugees, and Human Security. Dr. Divya is a passionate teacher and dedicated social researcher. Dr. Divya has received several scholarships and grants and is also a member of several academic organizations. Currently, she serves as the Joint Secretary of Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), a Delhi-based global research network and advocacy organization. She has authored several timely opinion pieces in English and Malayalam for international, national, and regional newspapers and magazines and published research papers in edited books and reputed journals. An active public speaker, Divya has presented her works in national and international conferences and several public fora. She has also served as a migration policy consultant for government and civil society organizations.
The world has become highly volatile and complex and our day-to-day lives are directly or indirectly affected by the war in Ukraine, suicide bombing in Afghanistan, election in the US, population ageing in Japan, oil depletion in Bahrain, and climate crisis in Bangladesh. How can we gain a better understanding of the world we live in? Can studying International Affairs help us find solutions to the ever-evolving global issues and make a difference in the world? The session delves into these quintessential questions by discussing the truly interdisciplinary nature and scope of the International Studies discipline, the unique and industry-ready skillset it offers, and the career opportunities in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors globally.
Faculty bio:
Dr. Divya Balan is Assistant Professor in International Studies at FLAME University. She holds a doctorate degree in European Studies from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. She is UGC-NET qualified in International and Area Studies and has been teaching for the past eight years. At FLAME University, she teaches courses on Introduction to International Relations, Migration and Diaspora, Regional Integration and European Union, and Forced Migration, Refugees, and Human Security. Dr. Divya is a passionate teacher and dedicated social researcher. Dr. Divya has received several scholarships and grants and is also a member of several academic organizations. Currently, she serves as the Joint Secretary of Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), a Delhi-based global research network and advocacy organization. She has authored several timely opinion pieces in English and Malayalam for international, national, and regional newspapers and magazines and published research papers in edited books and reputed journals. An active public speaker, Divya has presented her works in national and international conferences and several public fora. She has also served as a migration policy consultant for government and civil society organizations.
