Course Scholars

Brighty Ann Sarah

Brighty Ann Sarah is a postgraduate student of International Studies at Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her area of interest is Europe and the MENA, and additionally in areas of Climate Action, Gender and International Law and Justice. 

GP Commentaries
TWTW Note
The Pentagon’s National Defence Strategy: Four major takeaways 

January 2026 | CWA # 1947

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Note
Syria: The State victory over the Syrian Democratic Forces

January 2026 | CWA # 1944

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Note
The War in Gaza: Trump’s Board of Peace and the Challenges to Phase Two

January 2026 | CWA # 1941

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Note
Protests in Iran: Continuing Stalemate and Shifting US Position

January 2026 | CWA # 1936

Brighty Ann Sarah

State of Global Politics 2025
German Elections: Explaining the rise of extremism in East Germany
The World This Week #338, Vol 7, No 52, 31 December 2025

December 2025 | CWA # 1917

Brighty Ann Sarah

State of Global Politics 2025
The US and Syria: Strategic Recalibration and Security Pivot
The World This Week #338, Vol 7, No 52, 31 December 2025

December 2025 | CWA # 1915

Brighty Ann Sarah

State of Peace and Conflict 2025
Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan in Gaza: Progress, Enduring Challenges and the Path Ahead
Conflict Weekly #313, 31 December 2025, Vol. 6, No. 52

December 2025 | CWA # 1902

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Column: The Conflicts in The Middle East
Israel’s escalating attack on Hezbollah and Syria’s deepening sectarian violence

November 2025 | CWA # 1859

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Column
Escalating ceasefire violations and settler violence in Gaza, Israel-Syria tensions, and Israel's pressure on Hezbollah

November 2025 | CWA # 1852

Brighty Ann Sarah

Global Politics Early Bird
Bangladesh and the Sheikh Hasina Verdict: Background, Responses, and Implications

November 2025 | CWA # 1848

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Note
The War in Gaza and the 20-point peace plan: An audit of phase one and the pivot to phase two

November 2025 | CWA # 1840

Brighty Ann Sarah and Preetha R

CW Note
Breakthrough in Gaza: Trump’s 20-Point Plan, A New Opening, and Its Challenges

October 2025 | CWA # 1828

Brighty Ann Sarah

Conflict Weekly
The War in Gaza: Israel’s expanding military campaign
The Middle East
Conflict Weekly 300, 25 September 2025, Vol 6, No. 38

September 2025 | CWA # 1816

Brighty Ann Sarah

CW Note
The War in Gaza: US Post-War Plans and Global Accountability Efforts

September 2025 | CWA # 1807

Brighty Ann Sarah and R Preetha

CW Note
The War in Gaza: The Ceasefire Conundrum, Attack on Gaza City, and Israel's new settlement plans

August 2025 | CWA # 1799

Brighty Ann Sarah and R Preetha

CW Note
The War in Gaza: Israel's reoccupation plan and International support for the Two-State Solution

August 2025 | CWA # 1794

Brighty Ann Sarah and R Preetha

CW Note
The War in Gaza: Failed negotiations, unfolding famine and the mounting international pressure

August 2025 | CWA # 1783

Brighty Ann Sarah and R Preetha

CW Note
Israel, Iran, the US and "The 12 Day War" in the Middle East: Claims & Counter Claims

July 2025 | CWA # 1755

Brighty Ann Sarah, R Preetha, Santhiya M, Aparna A Nair and M Kejia

TWTW Note
Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting:
Countering China’s rare earth dominance
The World This Week #318 Vol 7, No 27, 6 July 2025

July 2025 | CWA # 1747

Brighty Ann Sarah

Global Politics Explainer
Operation Midnight Hammer: US bombs three nuclear sites in Iran
What were the three Iranian nuclear sites that were targeted? What are the B2 Bombers and Bunker Buster Bombs? What do these attacks mean? What Next?

June 2025 | CWA # 1725

Brighty Ann Sarah, R Preetha, Santhiya M, Aparna A Nair & M Kejia

GP Insights
Thailand-Cambodia Border Confrontation: A military escalation and diplomatic fallout

July 2025 | GP Insights # 932
Brighty Ann Sarah

Other Scholars

Aashish Ganeshan is a postgraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. His research interests include Africa, Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence.

Aparna A Nair is an undergraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College, Chennai. Her research interests lie in East Asia (China), the Arctic Region, Planetary Governance and Gender Studies.

Ashutosh Rath is a Postgraduate student at the Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University. His areas of interest include Myanmar, Sahel and West Asia in the context of Ethnic Conflict, Counter-Terrorism and role of international organisations

Daryl Elijah is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy in St Joseph's University, Bengaluru. His areas of interests include the Uyghur Muslims in China and consequences of climate change in Latin America and Africa.

Elijah R. Biji is an undergraduate student at St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru, pursuing International Relations, Peace studies, and Public Policy. With a keen interest in Maritime Security, Human Rights, he is dedicated to understanding global issues especially in the Global South and the Middle...

Farhaz Rashid Ahmed is an undergraduate student of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy in St Joseph’s University, Bangalore, India. His field of interests lies on Global Governance, Conflict & Peace Studies and the intersection of Religion and Global Politics.

Ganga Neeraj is a postgraduate in political science and an aspiring scholar interested in US, Russia, and China's foreign policy, especially concerning India and its neighbours. His areas of interest are Gender, AI, Climate, and political psychology. 

Gauri Gupta is a dedicated postgraduate student in the Department of International Studies at Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her research keenly explores governance and maritime security dynamics in India and the Indo-Pacific.

J. Yamini is an undergraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. Her research interest includes China-Africa, Space governance, and Security.

Jahnavi Dhir is currently pursuing a BSc in Defence and Strategic Studies at SRM University, Chennai. Her academic journey has nurtured a deep passion for international relations, diplomacy, journalism, and social research, inspiring her to contribute meaningfully to global discourse

Joseph John is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Political Science (Honours) from St Thomas College, Palai, Kottayam. His areas of interest are the Americas, Europe and East Asia. With a focus on International security, Human Rights, and Democracy, with a special focus on Gender and Climate Politics

Lekshmi MK is a postgraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. Her research interests include the Arctic Region, China and Polar Regions, Climate Change.

M Kejia is an undergraduate student in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Pondicherry University, Puducherry

Merin Treesa Alex is a postgraduate student at the Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her research interests include China, Africa( Sahel region) Latin America with a focus on space, Climate change and conflicts.

Mohamed Al Thameez S is a postgraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. His research interests include the Middle East, Peace & Conflict and Migration.

Narayan Barman is a research scholar at the Department of Political Science, University of North Bengal. His research interests include China, Indo-Pacific, and Central Asia.

Nia Parihar is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace and Public Policy at St. Joseph's University Bengaluru. Her research interests include areas of Africa, Europe and India along with topics related to Gender, Diplomatic & trade relations between countries...

Nitish Raj is a postgraduate student at the Department of Politics and International Studies at Pondicherry University. His areas of interest are the South China Sea in the context of maritime and military crises, Southern Africa in the context of cultural and ethnic developments, AI, and Space development

Noel Mariya Georgey is a postgraduate student at the Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her research interests include Sahel region and Polar and Ocean Studies with a focus on Women and Gender studies and Maritime security.

R Jaiganesh is an undergraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. His research interests include Indian Foreign Policy, Bilateral Relations and Indo-Pacific.

R. Preetha is a postgraduate student at the Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her research interests include China and Africa with a focus on critical minerals, climate change and conflicts.

R. Tharrani is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. Her research interests include Europe, Biosecurity and Energy.

Rizwana Banu S is an undergraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. Her research interests include China, BRI and Ocean governance. 

SA Nandhiithaa is currently pursuing her Master's degree in International Relations from the Department of Politics and Public Administration at the University of Madras. Her areas of interest include China's rising influence in the international arena, cultural diplomacy, and its implications...

Santhiya. M is an undergraduate student at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College. Her research interests include China, Maritime Security, Climate Change and Gender Studies.

Sindhuja is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Defence and Strategic Studies from SRM University. Her regions of interest include South Asia, the Indo-Pacific, and West Asia, with a focus on global security, strategic affairs, and governance. She has a keen interest in cybersecurity, international...

Swati Sood is an undergraduate student in Political Science at the University of Delhi. Her areas of interest include China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, with a focus on critical and emerging technologies, regional security, defence modernisation, and ethnic conflicts. She also has a keen interest...

Vaihali Chittrothu  is an undergraduate student at the Department of Political Science, St. Ann's College For Women. Her research interests include China, US-Japan, US- Taiwan, Artificial Intelligence, and bilateral economic relations