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
The US-Iran War, Week Three | Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes | Continuing Israel-Hezbollah Confrontation

Conflict Weekly Focus Note The US-Iran War, Week Three: Multi-front Escalation and Economic Fallouts Rohini Reenum In the news US-Israeli offensive Between 13 and 14 March, the US conducted strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, targeting military installations while sparing oil infrastructure. The US Central Command claimed to have targeted 90 military sites on the Island. On 14 March, a missile strike on an industrial site in the central Iranian city of Isfahan killed at least 15 people. On...

IPRI Team
20 March 2026
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The World Today
The World Today

THE WORLD TODAY #285, Vol 2, No 70 21 March 2026, Saturday Adwitiyo Das, Brighty Ann Sarah, Manik Dhawan, Rakshitha B, R. Preetha, Yesasvi Koganti THE...

By NIAS TWT Team
21 March 2026
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South Asia Today
The Indian Neighbourhood Today

02 MARCH 2026, FRIDAY Aishal Yousuf, Akshath K, Kirsten Wilfred Coelho, Sreemaya Nair, Tanvi Thara Harendra Jha, and Vishal Manish M Nepal: Home Minister...

By NIAS South Asia Brief Team
18 March 2026
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The US-Iran War
The US-Iran War Daily Brief

21 MARCH 2026: DAY 212 The US: President Trump considering to “wind down” military operations against Iran; Lists five key objectives that...

By NIAS TWT Team
21 March 2026
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Other publications

Comments
Global Politics Early Bird
Nepal after elections:
Five major challenges for the new government

Mahesh Bhatta
23 March 2026
The World This Week
Trump-Xi Meeting I China Interests and Strategies in the US-Iran War I China-Vietnam 3+3 Strategic Dialogue I US Annual Threat Assessment 2026 Takeaways
Regional Roundups: From East Asia to the Americas

Global Politics Team
22 March 2026
Conflict Weekly
The US-Iran War, Week Three | Pakistan-Afghanistan Clashes | Continuing Israel-Hezbollah Confrontation
Weekly Column on Ukraine & Africa

IPRI Team
20 March 2026
Global Politics Review
State power, Entrenched authoritarian rule, Structural inequalities, Gender Constraints, and Restricted civic space in Middle East
Four Takeaways of the Human Rights Watch Report on the Middle East

Siddhi Halyur
17 March 2026
Global Politics Review
Economic modernization without political liberalization, Legal systems as instruments of political control, Shrinking civic space and Sports Washing
Five Takeaways of the HRW Report 2026 on the Middle East (Saudi Arabia and the UAE)

Aishal Hab Yousuf 
17 March 2026
Comments
Global Politics Review
Legislative suppression of dissent, Promotion of patriarchal norms, Forced assimilation of minorities and Censorship in China
Four Takeaways of the HRW Report 2026 

Jayasree
17 March 2026
Global Politics Review
Rampant armed conflicts and the Erosion of Democracy in Africa
Four Takeaways of the HRW Report 2026 

Rebecca Ann Oommen
17 March 2026
Global Politics Review
Significant setback to Human Rights situation in Europe
Four Takeaways of HRW Report 2026

Manik Dhawan
17 March 2026
Global Politics Review
Alarming rise of Authoritarianism and Autocracy in the Americas
Five Takeaways of Human Rights Watch Report 2026

Santhosh Guru PR
17 March 2026
The UN and the Iran-US War
UNSC Resolution 2817 between “Clear and Unified Message” and “Manifest Injustice”

Lekshmi MK
15 March 2026
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

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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.