Area Studies

Pakistan

Pakistan Reader, as an Area Studies initiative at NIAS, aims to study contemporary Pakistan through the following verticals: social, political, cultural, external and security, with a special focus on economy, energy and S&T. NIAS Pakistan Reader is also a capacity-building exercise. It aims to nurture young scholars in India working on Pakistan and build a network of Pakistan scholars worldwide. It also organizes regular workshops for young scholars to improve their skills and understanding of contemporary Pakistan. NIAS-PR publishes a Daily Brief, Pakistan Weekly, Pakistan Monitor monthly and regular analysis – comments and essays. It also conducts an online course on contemporary Pakistan.

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China, East Asia and Pacific

The CEAP aims to provide a daily brief on contemporary developments within China and its external engagements. Daily developments are categorized under the following sections: Internal (Politics, Economy,...

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Africa

NIAS Africa Studies aims to study contemporary Africa through the following verticals: internal politics, peace and conflict issues, civil-military relations, non-traditional security issues,...

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Europe

NIAS Europe Studies examines contemporary developments in Europe in the following verticals: Politics, Society, Conflicts, Regional Developments, and External Relations, especially with the US, China,...

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NIAS Polar and Ocean Studies

NIAS Polar and Ocean Studies aims to study the polar regions - the Arctic, Antarctic and the oceans. It aims to study the following verticals: Governance, Conservation, Blue Economy, Security, Infrastructure,...

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Regular Publications

Conflict Weekly
25 Years of UNSC 1325 Resolution, Election Protests in Tanzania, and Trump's Peace Plan in Gaza

D Suba Chandran, Anu Maria Joseph, Brighty Ann Sarah and Preetha R Conflict Weekly Special Commentary Women, Peace and Security:  25 Years of UNSC 1325, its achievements and limitations D Suba Chandran On 31 October 2000, the UN Security Council adopted a landmark resolution on the role of women in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and prevention. It called for an increased role for women in the decision-making process, both in conflict resolution and prevention, and for the protection...

IPRI Team
6 November 2025
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Europe Monitor
July Edition

The EM July Edition consists of commentaries on the NATO Summit 2025 and the Russia and Mali bilateral agreements, the Ocean Conference in France, and the State of Germany-Israel Relations. It also consists of a record of key developments from the Ukraine War between Day 1223 to Day 1993 and short notes on contemporary Europe.

Europe Monitor #46 Vol. 05, No.07, July 2025
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The World Today
The World Today

05 November 2025, Wednesday The World Today #157 Climate Change: Ahead of the Brazil COP Summit, EU countries reach a deal that would weaken Europe's...

By NIAS TWT Team
5 November 2025
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South Asia Today
South Asia Today

05 SEPTEMBER 2025, FRIDAY PAKISTAN EXTERNAL  Pakistan and China sign 8.5 billion USD accords and launch CPEC-II On 5 September, Dawn reported,...

By NIAS South Asia Brief Team
5 September 2025
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Other publications

Comments
Conflict Weekly
25 Years of UNSC 1325 Resolution, Election Protests in Tanzania, and Trump's Peace Plan in Gaza

IPRI Team
6 November 2025
The World This Week
Seven Major Developments This Week I US and Japan: President Trump’s Visit I US and South Korea: Trump’s Visit and a Trade Deal

GP Team
2 November 2025
The World This Week
Five Major Developments

GP Team
26 October 2025
CW Note
Sudan: The RSF's siege and the Fall of el-Fasher

Anu Maria Joseph
31 October 2025
CW Note
Thailand and Cambodia: A joint declaration, US-ASEAN intervention and its challenges

Neha Tresa George
31 October 2025
Comments
CW Note
Pakistan and Afghanistan: Military Strikes, Border Clashes and Ceasefire Talks

Vani Vyshnavi Jupudi
31 October 2025
CW Note
Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes, Thailand-Cambodia Agreement, and the Fall of el-Fasher in Sudan

IPRI Team
30 October 2025
Conflict Weekly
A breakthrough in Gaza and an instability in Madagascar

IPRI Team
16 October 2025
CW Note
Madagascar: Gen Z protest over socio-economic discontent

Rizwana S Banu
13 October 2025
CW Note
Breakthrough in Gaza: Trump’s 20-Point Plan, A New Opening, and Its Challenges

Brighty Ann Sarah
13 October 2025
Essays/Briefs
DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal: A Pause than Peace

On 27 June, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda signed a peace deal in Washington, ending the ongoing violent conflict in eastern DRC. According...

Anu Maria Joseph
3 August 2025
 
Women and Peacebuilding: An interaction with Ms Visaka Dharmadasa on International Women's Day

Compiled by     Santhiya M & Kalpana Sharma On 8 March 2025, Ms. Visaka Dharmadasa, the Founder and Chair...


8 April 2025
 
Russia's Arctic Policy: Objectives, Priorities and Tools

The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation includes the territory of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, Krasnoyarsk Krai,...

Padmashree Anandhan
21 October 2024
Other Publications
Trump indictment, Moscow Conference and the Iran-US Prisoner Exchange deal

Trump is indicted yet again: What next for politics in the US? Ankit Singh What happened? On 14 August, Donald Trump with 18 of his associates in...

GP Team
20 August 2023
 
Haiti's Gang Violence, Venezuelan Migrants and the US, and Global Hunger Index

Madhura Mahesh, Sejal Sharma and Sandeep Ganesh Haiti: Gang violence and beyond In the news On 17 October, the US and Mexican representatives...

IPRI Team
20 October 2022
 
Doha Dialogue with the Taliban, Saudi Arabia in Asia and the Crisis in Venezuela

Aparupa Bhattacherjee, Harini Madhusudan & Sourina Bej ISSSP, NIAS Doha Dialogue with the Taliban The US special representative for Afghanistan...

GP Team
25 February 2019

Events

Short Notes

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Global Politics, Young Voices (GPYV)

As a capacity building endeavour, we organize regular presentations/events/workshops exclusively for young scholars. NIAS GPYV provides an opportunity for young scholars to make presentations, publish their findings, and be a part of our GPYV Network.

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Internships

NIAS Global Politics provides short-term (six weeks) and long term (six-ten months) internships for young scholars under its Area Studies programmes and Peace and Conflict Research. As part of this, scholars can work on their research, analytical, and presentation skills. They will also be presented with numerous networking opportunities.

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Online Courses

NIAS Global Politics offers three major online courses on Contemporary International Relations and World Order, Contemporary Pakistan, and Contemporary Conflicts and Peace Research. These courses provide a comprehensive understanding within a structured framework, and help in developing a deeper understanding and appreciation towards the subject.

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Young Scholars Network

Join our International Studies Network Bangalore (ISNB) as individual scholars to get connected with our multiple networks on Area Studies, Peace and Conflicts, and Contemporary Global Issues including Maritime, S&T, Climate Change etc.

Our Networks

 

We have established the following academic networks – Global Politics, Young Voices (GPYV), International Studies Network Bangalore (ISNB), NIAS Europe Annual Conclave, and NIAS Maritime Network. The programme coordinates with the departments of political science/international relations/defence studies/history in Mysore, Chennai, Bangalore and Pondicherry.