Course Scholars

Glynnis Winona B

Glynnis Winona B is currently pursuing her under graduation at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru.

Her research interests include: Global Energy Trade in the Persian Gulf; Maritime Security in Southeast Asia; Internal Conflicts in Latin America; China’s Debt-Trap Diplomacy in the African Region; Sri Lanka in the Indian Neighbourhood; and the Impact of Climate Change on Global Security.


GP Commentaries
Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
Myanmar and Press Freedom: 
Four Takeaways on Legal repression, Institutional collapse, Violence, and Digital control 
Before the coup, Myanmar had witnessed a growing independent media sector with outlets such as Mizzima, Democratic Voice of Burma, and Myanmar Now. These organizations played a major role in political reporting, but the coup has led to their shutdown

June 2026 | CWA # 2145

Glynnis Winona B | Glynnis Winona B is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. She is currently an intern at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

Global Politics Review: WPF Report 2026
Bhutan and Press Freedom:
Four takeaways on Regulatory control, Economic fragility, and Social constraints
Both state-owned and private outlets dominate the flow of information to the public, with the Bhutan Broadcasting Service and Kuensel leading the way. Private houses such as The Bhutanese and Bhutan Times operate within limits

June 2026 | CWA # 2142

Glynnis Winona B | Glynnis Winona B is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. She is currently an intern at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

CW Note
The Crisis in Cuba:
The US Sanctions, Energy Crisis, and Economic Instability

May 2026 | CWA # 2124

Glynnis Winona B | Glynnis Winona B is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies, and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. She is currently an intern at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengalur

Global Politics Explainer
What makes the UAE a global player?
Explaining the Governance, Economy, People, and Strategic Influence of a Small Middle Eastern State
Oil was discovered in Abu Dhabi in 1958 and Dubai in 1966; this transformed the region’s economy and led to rapid urban growth.

May 2026 | CWA # 2114

Glynnis Winona B | Glynnis Winona B is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. She is currently an intern at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

CW Review
Weakening faith in institutions and Political polarization in Latin America and the Caribbean:
Six Takeaways from the UNDP Democracy and Development Report 2026
Latin America and the Caribbean are witnessing a gradual decline in democracy. Even though institutions remain functional, their ability to deliver results and maintain trust is being questioned.

May 2026 | CWA # 2102

Glynnis Winona B | Glynnis Winona B is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. She is currently an intern at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

Remembering Amb PS Raghavan and his legacy
The Russia-Ukraine War and the Rise of Parallel Strategic Systems: A Critique of Raghavan's Strategic Framework

May 2026 | CWA # 2093

Glynnis Winona B | Glynnis Winona B is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy, St Joseph's University, Bengaluru.

TWTW Note
US troop withdrawal from Germany: 
Growing US-Europe differences and Challenges for Berlin
President Trump’s frustration reflects a broader transactional worldview that allies must contribute, not just comment.

May 2026 | CWA # 2085

Glynnis Winona B | Glynnis Winona B is an undergraduate student at the Department of International Relations, Peace Studies and Public Policy, St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. She is currently an intern at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

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