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Department of Political Science

University of Peradeniya

Dr. S Baskaran

  •    Department of Political Science
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Education

Ph.D. in International Relations

College of International Relations, Liaoning University, China. Field exams in China and South Asian Regional Cooperation in the context of China’s Rise: A South Asian Perspective

2010- 2013

Master of Law in International Relations

College of International Relations, Liaoning University, China. Thesis: An Analysis on the U.S. Factor of Northeast Asian Regional Security in the Post-Cold War Era

2007- 2010

B.A in Political Science

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

1997-2001

Current Positions

Managing Editor - Palkalai Journal, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya,Sri Lanka

2019 - To Present

Member of the Governing Board - Centre for Study of Human Rights, University of peradeniya

2018 - To Present

Senior Lecturer - Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya.

2015 - To Present

Postgraduate Coordinator in Political Science - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Science (PGIHS) University of Peradeniya.

2015 - To Present

Postgraduate Coordinator in International Relations - Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Science (PGIHS), University of Peradeniya.

2015 - To Present

Senior Students Counselor - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2015 - To Present

Resource Person - Center for Study of Human Rights, University of Peradeniya

2003 - To Present

Positions Held

Career Guidance Coordinator - Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

2017 - 2019

Internship Coordinator - Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya

2015 - 2018

Lecturer - Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya

2013 - 2015

Research Consultant - Project on The Dynamic Relations of China and Korea, College of International Relations,Liaoning University, China

2010 - 2011

Temporary Assistant Lecturer, - Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya

2003 - 2006

Research Assistant - Centre for Policy Alternatives, Colombo

2001 - 2003

Awards

Liaoning Government Postgraduate Fellowship for Doctoral Degree - awarded through a nomination by Liaoning University, China.

2010

Chinese Government Postgraduate Fellowship for Master’s Degree - awarded through a nomination by Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

2006

Publications

BOOKS

China-South Asian Regional Cooperation: Problems and Prospects

Liaoning University Publishing Group, Shenyang, China. (in English) 2012

Political theories and thinkers

Kumaran book publisher,Colombo 2020

The Security Cooperation Mechanism in Northeast Asia

Liaoning University Publishing Group, Shenyang, China. (in English) 2011

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Conceptualization of Politics and Formation of Political Theories

Palkalai, The Journal of University of Peradeniya, 2020.

Self determination and International community

Ilankathir - The Journal of University of Peradeniya, 2019.

Democracy in Third World Countries: A Realist Perspective

in Ilankathir - The Journal of University of Peradeniya, 2018.

Self determination and International community

Ilankathir - The Journal of University of Peradeniya, 2017.(In Tamil)

Democracy in Third World Countries: A Realist Perspective

Ilankathir - The Journal of University of Peradeniya, 2016.(In Tamil)