MINUTES OF THE INTERDEPARTMENTL LECTURE
Date: 3rd November, 2026
Venue: Damdama College
Organised by: Department of Political Science
Class:3rd Semester
Paper: International Relations
An interdepartmental class was organised by the Department of Political Science, Damdama College, on 3rd November, 2026, for the students of the 3rd Semester studying the paper International Relations. The session was coordinated by Dr. Dikshita Buragohain and chaired by Debajani Gogoi, HoD, Department of Political Science. The session was conducted by Mr. Gunjan Jyoti Das, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Damdama College, who was invited as the resource person to deliver a lecture on the topic “ The Second World War: Causes and Consequences – A Historical Perspective .”During the session, the resource person discussed the major historical factors responsible for the outbreak of the Second World War, highlighting the political, economic and ideological developments that shaped the international situation during the interwar period. He also elaborated on the major consequences of the war, particularly its impact on the global political order, the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as superpowers, the beginning of the Cold War, the establishment of the United Nations, and the process of decolonisation.
The lecture provided students with valuable historical insights into the origins and consequences of the Second World War and helped them develop a better understanding of the historical foundations of contemporary international relations.The session was interactive, and students were encouraged to participate in the discussion and clarify their doubts. The class concluded with a formal vote of thanks to the resource person for sharing his valuable knowledge and insights.The session witnessed the active participation of a total of 40 students from the 3rd Semester 1st and 5th semester
