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
Conflict Weekly # 287-88

Brighty Ann Sarah, Preetha R, Santhiya M, Aparna A Nair, M Kejia and Anu Maria Joseph Israel, Iran, the US and "The 12 Day War" in the Middle East: Claims & Counter Claims Brighty Ann Sarah, Preetha R, Santhiya M, Aparna A Nair and M Kejia   In the news On 13 June, Israel launched air strikes on Iran’s central nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz, defence infrastructure, and civilian headquarters. Key figures, including the Supreme Leader's adviser and former...

IPRI Team
3 July 2025
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Europe Monitor
June Edition

The EM June Edition consists of commentaries on the discussion in Turkiye and the Elusive Ceasefire, Denmark taking over the Arctic Chair, and Presidential elections in Romania, and Diplomatic Tensions between Algeria and France. It also consists of a record of key developments from the Ukraine War between Day 1190 to Day 1163 and short notes on contemporary Europe.

Europe Monitor #45 Vol. 05, No. 6, June 2025
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The World This Week
The World This Week #317

NATO Summit 2025: Trump making Europe great again Padmashree Anandhan What happened? During...

GP Team
29 June 2025
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The World Today
Global News in a Nutshell

02 July 2025, Wednesday The World Today # 37 The Quad Meeting at Washington: Launches Quad Critical Minerals initiative; the joint statement condemns...

By NIAS TWT Team
3 July 2025
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Other publications

Comments
Conflict Weekly
Conflict Weekly # 287-88
The 12 Day War and the Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

IPRI Team
3 July 2025
NIAS Global Politics Explainer 
Bhutan's Gelephu Gate: Deepening Regional Connectivity
How does it shape Bhutan’s spiritual landscape?

Astha Panda
6 July 2025
Global Politics Explainer
Declining Media Freedom in Bangladesh: What and Why
New Government, Old Issues

Emma Rose Boby
6 July 2025
Global Politics Explainer
Modi’s visit to Cyprus:
Why now, what next?

Swati Sood 
4 July 2025
Global Politics Explainer
Thailand and Cambodia
What was the phone call between PM Shinawatra and President of Senate Hun Sen? What is the border dispute between the two? Why has this become an issue?

Fleur Elizabeth Philip
4 July 2025
Short Notes
EU Summit at Brussels: France and Germany wants a quick agreement but a fair trade deal with the US
GP Short Notes # 931
27 June 2025
 
NATO Summit at the Hague Day 02: Ends with declaration committing to increase defence spending
GP Short Notes # 930
26 June 2025
 
NATO Summit at the Hague Day 01: Leaders emphasize on strengthening the alliance
GP Short Notes # 929
25 June 2025
 
Finland withdraws from Ottawa Treaty
GP Short Notes # 928
20 June 2025
 
India’s Prime Minister's visit to Cyprus: “New Gateway to Europe” says Cyprus Prime Minister
GP Short Notes # 927
16 June 2025
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Essays/Briefs
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
 
South Korea Elections 2024: An interview with Dr Sandip Mishra and Dr Vyjayanti Raghavan

On 10 April 2024, South Korea held its legislative elections. With 175 seats to the 108 of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), the main opposition Democratic...

By young scholars of NIAS Course on Global Politics: Contemporary World Order and Theories. Compiled by Sayeka Ghosh.
28 May 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

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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.