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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Polar and Oceans

NIAS Polar and Ocean Studies aims to study the polar regions - Arctic and Antarctic along with the Himalayas. On the Oceans, it aims to study the following verticals: Governance, Conservation, Blue Economy,...

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Regular Publications

Conflict Weekly
Conflict Weekly # 280-81

D Suba Chandran, Padmashree Anandhan, Anu Maria Joseph, Lekshmi M K, R Preetha and Brighty Ann Sarah India and Pakistan: De-escalation and the “New Normal” D Suba Chandran   In the news On 10 May, India and Pakistan agreed to stop military actions. India’s External Affairs Minister said: “India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against...


15 May 2025
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Europe Monitor
January Edition

The EM January Edition consists of commentaries on the Political Crisis in France, Elections in Ireland: Continuity and Change, and Norway Stalls Deep-sea Mining Bill. It also consists of a record of key developments from the Ukraine War between Day 1038 to Day 1011 and short notes on contemporary Europe.

Europe Monitor #40 Vol. 05, No. 1, January 2025
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Other publications

Comments
TWTW Note
Arctic Council:
Denmark takes over the Chair amid geopolitical tensions 

Padmashree Anandhan
19 May 2025
TWTW Note
Trump’s visit to the Middle East

Aashish Ganeshan
18 May 2025
TWTW Note
Strengthening Ties
China in Latin America and the Caribbean

Gauri Gupta
18 May 2025
The World This Week
The World This Week #310-311
China in Latin America and the Carribbean I Trump's Middle East Visit I Denmark as the new Arctic Chair

GP Team
18 May 2025
Conflict Weekly
Conflict Weekly # 280-81
India-Pakistan De-escalation I Ukraine Discussion in Istanbul I The Battle over Port Sudan I Disbanding of PKK in Turkiye I France-Algeria Diplomatic Tensions
15 May 2025
Short Notes
China-Caribbean-Latin America’s 10th CELAC Forum
GP Short Notes # 918
14 May 2025
 
US, Ukraine and Russia: Air attacks amidst a Minerals deal and Ceasefire Proposals
GP Short Notes # 917
1 May 2025
 
A Militant attack in J&K and India-Pakistan Tensions
GP Short Notes # 916
1 May 2025
 
The Ukraine War: Russia’s military strikes and a Complicated Putin-Trump-Zelenskyy Equation
GP Short Notes # 915
18 April 2025
 
Turkey: Expanding anti-government protests
GP Short Notes # 914
18 April 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.