Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 6: Department of National Security Studies (NSS), Central University of Jammu (CUJ), under the patronage of Vice Chancellor Prof Sanjeev Jain, today organized a special lecture on the theme “Defence and Strategic Studies in Journalism Perspective: Scope and Relevance.”
Prof (Retired) V Natarajan, former Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Periyar University, Tamil Nadu, delivered the lecture. The programme began with a welcome address by Dr Anuradha Choudhary, Assistant Professor, who underlined the critical responsibility of the media while reporting issues relating to defence, national security, and conflict zones.
Introducing the speaker, Prof M Venkataraman, NSS CUJ, emphasized the rising importance of journalism and mass communication in an information-driven age, where defence and strategic affairs are central to public discourse. He noted that media professionals today play a vital role in shaping narratives and influencing policy through informed reporting.
Setting the context for the discussion, Dr Neeta Rani, Head, NSS, spoke about the expanding domain of defence journalism and the need for academic engagement with geopolitics. She encouraged students to explore defence reporting as a specialized career, given its increasing relevance in India and across the world.
In his lecture, Prof Natarajan presented an insightful overview of the convergence between Defence Studies and journalism. Citing conflict dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir, he stressed that the media must be ethical, accurate, and sensitive while covering security-related developments. He highlighted how defence journalism informs public opinion, supports democratic oversight, and reports international conflicts responsibly. He also discussed military strategy, international affairs, and media ethics, asserting that journalists must strike a balance between national security concerns and the public’s right to information.
The interactive Q&A was moderated by Dr R Sudhakar, Associate Professor, NSS. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Ekta Manhas.
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