Background
Datta, Rakesh was born on December 25, 1956 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Son of Baldev Singh and Saroj (Mohan) Datta.
Datta, Rakesh was born on December 25, 1956 in Amritsar, Punjab, India. Son of Baldev Singh and Saroj (Mohan) Datta.
Bachelor of Science Medical, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 1975. Master of Arts in Defense Studies 1st class, 1st, Punjabi University, Patiala, India, 1977. Master of Philosophy in Defense Studies, Punjabi University, 1982.
Doctor of Philosophy in Defense Studies, Punjabi University, 1990.
Research fellow University Grants Commission Punjabi University, Patiala, India, 1978-1982, lecturer, 1983-1996, reader, since 1996. Fellow University Chicago. Visiting fellow Center International Studies University Cambridge (England), 1987-1988.
Visiting associate University Grants Commission University Madras (India), 1993-1994, 94-95. Associate research coordinator problems and prospects of resettlement of ex-servicemen in the border states of India sponsored by Planning Commission India. Consultant, representative (honorary) South Asia International Standing Conference on Conflict Studies/United Kingdom, London.
Member academic advisory board International College Mediterranian, Malta. Panelist, lecturer in field. Cabinet secretariat Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.
Member defense educators attending University Grants Commission refresher course at Madras University, Western Command (Indian Army) Pre-Staff Course, 1998.
Project assistant Peace Foundation, Albany, New York, 1978. Member International Association Consultant Higher Education Institutions, Defense and Strategic Studies Association, Rotary International.