Archive · 28 May 2025
Amitabh Mattoo Appointed to Chair of Excellence at DSSC
Imagine a special school for leaders in the Indian military called DSSC.
They've hired Professor Amitabh Mattoo, a smart teacher from JNU, to be in charge of something called India's Strategic Culture.
This is like having a wise guide to help them understand how India thinks about big decisions and plans for the future.
Professor Mattoo will teach the military leaders, help them learn, and do research.
He will bring his knowledge of both old Indian ideas and modern global strategies.
This will help India prepare for a changing world.
Professor Amitabh Mattoo appointed as Chair of Excellence on India’s Strategic Culture at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC).
The appointment, effective June 1, is for one year, with a possible extension.
Mattoo will engage with faculty, contribute to curriculum development, and mentor research.
DSSC aims to enrich professional military education with indigenous knowledge.
Mattoo is currently Dean of the School of International Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
- Who
- Professor Amitabh Mattoo
- What
- Appointment to the first-ever Chair of Excellence on India’s Strategic Culture
- When
- Appointment effective June 1 for a year
- Where
- Defence Services Staff College (DSSC)
- Why
- To deepen understanding of India’s strategic culture and contribute to India’s preparedness.
- Institution
- Defence Services Staff College (DSSC)
- Appointee
- Professor Amitabh Mattoo
- Position
- Chair of Excellence on India’s Strategic Culture
- Effective Date
- June 1
- Duration
- One year, extendable
- Mattoo's Current Role
- Dean, School of International Studies at JNU