Course Scholars

Lekshmi MK

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.


GP Commentaries
This Week in History
28 July 1914
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, starting the First World War

August 2025 | CWA # 1778

Lekshmi MK

This Week in History
23 July 1952: The fall of Egypt’s monarchy and the Rise of a Republic

July 2025 | CWA # 1773

Lekshmi MK

TWTW Note
US-EU Tariff tensions:
From dialogue to a deadlock
The World This Week #319 & 320 Vol 7, No 28 & 29, 20 July 2025

July 2025 | CWA # 1764

Lekshmi MK & Swati Sood

Global Politics Explainer
UN Ocean Conference, Deep Sea Mining and Seabed Exploitation
What is driving the global concern over seabed exploitation? And what is France’s interest?

July 2025 | CWA # 1763

Lekshmi MK

Global Politics Explainer
Ocean Darkening: 
What is the phenomenon? What are its effects? And who are more vulnerable?

July 2025 | CWA # 1762

Lekshmi MK

Global Politics Explainer
New WMO Report on Arctic Warming
What are the social, economic and environmental implications of Arctic warming

June 2025 | CWA # 1720

Lekshmi MK

TWTW Note
The UN Ocean Conference in France:
Repositioning the oceans from margins to global priority
The World This Week #315 Vol 7, No 24, 15 June 2025

June 2025 | CWA # 1714

Lekshmi MK

TWTW Note
Poland's Presidential Elections:
The political tightrope ahead
The World This Week #314 Vol 7, No 23, 08 June 2025

June 2025 | CWA # 1707

Lekshmi MK

Global Politics Explainer
Eleven PIC sign a joint statement with China 
Who are the PIC?  What is the state of their relationship with Beijing? What is their geo-strategic significance?  
Located in the heart of the Indo-Pacific, PICs offer China opportunities to expand its regional influence and counterbalance the United States and Australia

June 2025 | CWA # 1702

Lekshmi MK

Global Politics Explainer
UK-Chagos Islands Agreement: What is it all about?
Why UK has decided to handover the Chagos Islands, but retain Diego Garcia?
According to the deal, Mauritius will have control over immigration and governance of the islands (except Diego Garcia).

June 2025 | CWA # 1699

Lekshmi MK

CW Note
Turkey:
PKK disbands after 40 years of armed insurgency
Conflict Weekly # 280-81, 15 May 2025, Vol 6, No.s 19 & 20

May 2025 | CWA # 1675

Lekshmi MK

GP Insights
Finland withdraws from Ottawa Treaty

June 2025 | GP Insights # 928
Lekshmi MK

India’s Prime Minister's visit to Cyprus: “New Gateway to Europe” says Cyprus Prime Minister

June 2025 | GP Insights # 927
Lekshmi MK

Ocean Conference in France emphasize on Global Responsibility

June 2025 | GP Insights # 925
Lekshmi MK

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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

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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

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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.

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