Dr. Sriparna Pathak, Associate Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Narela Road, Near Jagdishpur Village, Haryana 131001, Phone/ Cellular: +91 9051964100 Email:[email protected]

Educational Qualifications  Online (non-credit) course on ‘Learning to Teach Online’, UNSW, Sydney, Australia  General Advanced Research Scholar (Chinese Language and Literature), Beijing Language and Culture University, Haidian, Beijing, People’s Republic of China. (2011-13)  (Ph.D.) in Chinese Studies, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, , 2015.  Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Chinese Studies, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2010.  Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 2008.  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), in Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University in New Delhi, 2006.

Professional Experience  Associate Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. (March 1, 2021- present)  Assistant Academic Dean, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana (February 1, 2020- March 1, 2021)  Assistant Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. (January 29, 2020- present)  Visiting Fellow, Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement, Kathmandu from April 7, 2020- present.  Adjunct Faculty, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. (July 23, 2019- December 1, 2019)  Visiting Professor, Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Department of Political Science, Gauhati University, Assam. (February 2018- June 2019)  Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus, Sonapur, Assam (August 2017- February 2018)  Member, Governing Council, Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam (April 2017- August 2017)  Assistant Professor, Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam (April 2017- August 2017)  Fellow, South Asia Democratic Forum, Belgium, Brussels (November 2016- present)

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 Consultant, Policy Planning and Research Division, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, India (October 2015- March 2017)  Associate Fellow, Observer Research Foundation, Kolkata, West Bengal, India (December 2014- September 2015)  Advanced Research Scholar, Beijing Language and Culture University, Haidian, Beijing, China (September 2011- July 2013)  Junior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, India (August 2010- August 2011)  Intern Researcher, UNICEF, New Delhi/ Madhya Pradesh, 2008  Project Researcher, Center for Armed Forces Historical Research (CAFHR), 2007  Intern Reporter, The Indian Express, New Delhi, 2006  The Avenue Mail, Jamshedpur, 2005

Scholarships/ Achievements  Awarded scholarships by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), India and the China Scholarship Council to study and undertake research in China (2011-13)  Cleared National Eligibility Test (NET) for lectureship in India, 2009.

Publications/Research/Academic Work Chapters in Books

 “Xi Jinping’s China Dream and the future graph of the Chinese economy”, in Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy Under Xi Jinping (2021), edited by Professor Arthur S. Ding and Dr. Jagannath P. Panda, Routledge, ISBN 9780367470289.  “China’s Relations with South Asia in a COVID-19 World Order” in China and COVID-19: Domestic and External Dimensions (2020), edited by Professor Srikanth Kondapalli and Shaheli Das, Pentagon Press, ISBN 9789390095094.  “1962 and After” in One Mountain Two Tigers (2020), edited by Shakti Sinha, Pentagon Press.  “Sino-Indian Economic Relations: Cooperation or Conflict?” in India and China: Economics and Soft Power Diplomacy (2020), edited by Geeta Kochhar and Snehal Ajit Ulman, Routledge, ISBN 9780367335557  “India, China and the U.S. in the Indian Ocean: A Strategic Triangle to Counter Piracy?”, in Indian Ocean: The New Frontier (2019), edited by Kousar Azam, Routledge, ISBN 9780367354695.  “Neorealism, China and the 21st Century”, in International Relations: Theories and Approaches (2019), edited by Siddharth Tripathi, Worldview Publishers, ISBN 9789382267327.  “Migration in India: A Case Study of Karbi Anglong in Assam”, in Migration and Human Security in South Asia (2018) edited by Dr. Pramod Jaiswal, Adroit Publishers, ISBN 9788187393627.  “India’s Dilemmas” in One Belt One Road: China’s Global Outreach (2017) edited by Professor Srikanth Kondapalli and Hu Xiaowen, Pentagon Press, ISBN 9386618036.

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 “Tourism, Growth and Employment Generation: A Comparison of Guizhou and Assam” in India's Northeast and Beyond: Governance, Development and Security (2017) edited by Professor Nawal K. Paswan, Akansha Publishing House, ISBN 9788183704915.  “China-India: Competition & Cooperation”, in China and the BRICS: Setting Up A Different Kitchen (2016) edited by Professor Srikanth Kondapalli and Priyanka Pandit, Pentagon Press, ISBN 9788182749276.  “China’s Exports: Declining Foreign Trade in the New Normal?” in China’s Transition Under Xi Jinping (2016) edited by Dr. Jagannath Panda, Pentagon Press, ISBN 9788182749078.  “A Case of Forgotten Histories: Kamrup, Nepal and the Ahoms”, in Unique Asian Triangle: India, China, Nepal (2016) edited by Dr. Geeta Kochhar, G.B. Books, ISBN 9789383930340.  “Sino-Indian Energy Cooperation in the 21st Century”, in India and China Relations: Historical, Cultural and Security Issues, (2016) edited by Prof. Jayachandra Reddy, UGC Centre for Southeast Asian & Pacific Studies, ISBN 9788192690483.  “China and the Persian Gulf”, published in 'Persian Gulf 2015', edited by Prof P.R. Kumaraswamy, Sage publications, ISBN number 9781310188732.

Journal Publications

 “Internal Pressures and China’s India Policy in 2020”, published in the Foreign Policy Research Centre Journal, Number 44, ISSN 22772464, pp 179-184.  Book Review of Kerry Brown’s “China 2020” (2010), published in Scholar Warrior, Autumn 2020 Issue, Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi, pp 166-170, ISSN 23197331.  “China and BRICS: Dealing with Power Asymmetry in a Multipolar World”, in Liberal Studies Journal, Vol. 5, Issue 1, January-June 2020, ISSN 2688-9374.  “India-Taiwan Relations: Charting a New Path”, in Journal of Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations, National Sun-Yat Sen University, Taiwan, Vol. 6, No. 1, April-May 2020, ISSN 24109681, pp 37-68.

 “Influence of Domestic Economic Factors on China’s Decision for the 1962 Border Skirmish”, in World Focus, Annual Issue, December 2019, ISSN 22308458, pp 80-89.  “China, Bangladesh and BRI”, in Artha: The Annual Economics Journal of Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University”, 2019, pp 41-42.  “India & China: Contrasting Approaches to Terrorism”, in Faultlines: The K.P.S. Gill Journal of Conflict & Resolution, Volume 23, October 2018, ISBN 9789387809482, pp 25-61.  “Energy Security Dynamics in India-Australia Relations”, in Jadavpur Journal of International Relations, Volume 22, Issue 2, December 2018 (2018), ISSN 09735984, pp 26-47.  “Ecology, River and Rains in the Context of Sino-Indian Relations”, in World Focus, August 2018 issue, ISSN 22308458, pp 99-104.

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 “From Strategic Trade to Weaponisation of Trade”, in IndraStra Global, Vol. 04, Issue No: 05 (2018), ISSN 23813652.  “Chinese Tactics in Northeast India”, in IndraStra Global, Vol.4, Issue No.3, (2018), ISSN 23813652.  “India-China Economic Relations and the Persistent Trade Deficit”, in India Foundation Journal, Vol. VI, Issue No. 2, March-April issue, 2018, pp 34-35, ISSN 23471522.  “The Pacific Islands Nations: Engagements with India and China”, in Foreign Policy Research Centre Journal, Vol. 33, 2018 (1), pp 33-47, ISSN 22772464.  “Trump's South Asia Policy: Implications for China”, in The Dossier by IndraStra Vol.1, Issue No: 1, September 2017, pp 13-17, ISSN 23813652.  “The Chinese Psyche behind playing the Doklam Game with India”, published in IndraStra Global Vol. 003, Issue No: 08 (2017) 0040, August 22, 2017, pp 1-3, ISSN 23813652.  “Doklam Standoff in Juxtapose to 1962: An Assessment”, published in Indrastra Global, New York, July 13, 2017, ISSN 23813652, pp 1-3.  “Prospect of Tourism Promotion and Revenue Generation in Northeast India: A Lesson Learnt in Yunnan, China”, in Journal of Kolkata Society for Asian Studies”, Vol. 2, No. 1&2, (2016), pp 32-56, ISSN 24545694.  “India, Pakistan and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation” in the Diplomatic Insight, pages 32-33, (2015) ISSN Number 2073-509X.  “Trade Relations with SAARC: India and China”, published in World Focus, June Issue, (2015), pp 84-88, ISSN number 22308458.  “HRD Scholarship, Research in China and the Question of Skills Development”, in the Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary studies, Volume 3, no. 6, (2015), pp 91-94, ISSN Number 23487186.  “China’s Move to A Mixed Economic Model and the Plan for SOEs’ Restructuring”, in the International Journal of Social Science & Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 3 (11), November (2014), pp. 22-27, ISSN 22773630.  “China and the European Debt Crisis”, published in World Focus, September 2012, pp 45- 50, ISSN number 22308458.  “各国有关语言的各言及名家信息采集表” (Translation of a few of Gandhi’s, Nehru’s, and Tagore’s works into Chinese), Beijing Language and Culture University Journal, 2012.  “The Fourth Transition in China’s Manufacturing Sector”, World Focus, September 2011, pp 58-62, ISSN number 2230 8458.  “Shanghai Expo 2010”, published in World Focus, No. 369, September 2010, pp 379- 383, ISSN number 22308458.

Discussant at Seminars

 Discussant for a paper presentation by Shantanu Roy Chaudhury, titled, “The Middle Kingdom: China's aspirations and the importance of history”, organized by the Centre for Air Power Studies, New Delhi on October 22, 2020.

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 Discussant of the session on Chinese politics, society and culture at the 12th All India Conference on China Studies organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies and O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. Date: November 9, 2019.  Discussant for a paper presentation by Dr. Panu Pazo titled “New Developments in Chinese Foreign Policy”, at a seminar organized by the Institute of Defense and Strategic Analysis, New Delhi on “China in 2015-16 and Ahead”. Date: 05 February, 2016  Discussant for a paper presentation by Mr. Amit Kumar titled “Convergence and Divergence in partnership: China- Russia relations in 2015”, at a seminar organized by the Institute of Defense and Strategic Analysis, New Delhi on “China in 2015-16 and Ahead”. Date: 05 February 2016.

Talks/ Simulations/ Workshops/ Panel Discussions/ Webinars/Podcasts

 Delegate for the Indian side at the dialogue between Indian Council of World Affairs and the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, and spoke on the theme of jointly coping with the challenges of the changing international structure in the post pandemic era, on April 15, 2021.

 Panelist for the webinar, ‘Glass Ceiling for Indian women in Academia’, organised by GirlUpJGU, O.P. Jindal Global University, on April 10, 2021.  Lecture delivered to officials of Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamsala on ‘China Under Xi Jinping’ on April 1, 2021  Keynote speaker, ‘India, China and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’, organised by SCOLAR, New Delhi on March 26, 2021.  Panelist for the webinar, ‘Decoding China’s Hydropower Strategy: Threats, Challenges and Responses’, organized by Red Lantern Analytica on February 6, 2021.  Panelist for the session ‘Health sector and challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic’ at the conference on Financing for Development, 2030 Global Agenda and Post COVID-19 Challenges, organized by the Jindal Centre for Global South, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana on December 16, 2020.  Talk on ‘India’s China Challenges in the post COVID 19 world order’, organized by the University Grants Commission Human Resources Development Centre, Himachal Pradesh University, on December 14, 2020.  Panelist on ‘Global Governance and World Order’, for the webinar “UN 75: 2020 and Beyond” organized by Confederation of Young Leaders, New Delhi on November 22, 2020.  Podcast on “Post COVID-19 Diplomacy”, for for Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, November 10, 2020.  Talk on ‘Indian Diplomacy and the China 2020 Challenge’ for the webinar “India in the Indo-Pacific: Interests, Challenges and Prospects, organised by the Department of Politic and International Relations, Central University of Jharkhand, Brambe, Ranchi, India on October 15, 2020.  Talk on current tensions between India and China, organized by the Yokosuka Council for Asia Pacific Studies, Japan, on September 24, 2020. 5

 Panelist on “New Dynamics of India-China Relations: The Way Ahead”, for Modern College, Kohima, Nagaland, on September 19, 2020.  Panelist on “China’s Internal Situation, Post COVID19: An Overview”, organized by the Centre for China Analysis and Strategy and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, on September 15, 2020.  Podcast on “Impact of Changing Dynamics between the U.S and China on U.S. Presidential Elections”, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, on August 23, 2020.  Podcast on “Future of Sino-Indian Relations”, for The Other Side, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, on August 16, 2020.  Podcast on “Chinese Aggression and India”, for The Other Side, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, on August 7, 2020.  Panelist on the discussion “Impact of the COVID-19 on International Relations: A Southern Perspective”, for Jindal Centre for Global South, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, on July 21, 2020.  Panelist on the discussion “India’s Strategy to Counter China’s Psychological Warfare”, organized by Rajiv Gandhi National University for Law, Punjab on July 17, 2020.  Podcast on “China in the Contemporary World”, for Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, July 5, 2020.  Panelist on the discussion “Indo-Pacific: Seeking a Balance Between Traditional and Non-Traditional Challenges”, organized by the Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies (KIIPS), on June 30, 2020. Topic of presentation: Comparing and Contrasting Taiwanese and Chinese Responses to COVID-19.  Panelist on the discussion “Indo-China Issues and the Road Ahead”, organized by Adamas University, Kolkata, on June 25, 2020. Topic of presentation: “The Domestic Factors for Chinese Aggression at Galwan in 2020”.  Talk on “New forms of Chinese Diplomacy in a COVID-19 World Order”, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, on May 29, 2020.  Talk on “Understanding the Security Dilemma in India-China Relations”, at Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi on November 13, 2019  Panelist at the “Across-Culture Dialogue on Gender Equality in India and China”, organized by the India-China Center, O.P. Jindal Global University on October 20, 2019.  Guest session at The Department of International Relations, Ashoka University, titled “India-China Relations and the Security Dilemma”, on September 20, 2019.  Special lecture at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi titled “Economic Rationales of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Understanding Through the Experiences of Bangladesh and ASEAN”, on September 4, 2019.

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 Public lecture at Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusof-Ishak Institute, Singapore, titled “China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Economic Rationales”, on May 28, 2019.  Delegate at the 2nd India-ASEAN Youth Summit, held in Guwahati, Assam from February 3-7, 2019.  Panelist on Northeast Live Channel’s Northeast Tonight, on March 3, 2018, for a discussion on “Impact of China’s Weather Modification System in Tibet, on Northeast India. [Available at https://www.youtube.com/embed/W5A7ynnzw0I ]  Talk delivered on “India-China Economic Relations: Then to Now”, at Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, on February 6, 2018.  Participant in “Workshop on India’s Foreign Policy”, organised by India Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, from January 28- February 01, 2018.  Talk delivered on “Role of Think Tanks in Foreign Policy Making” at the 6th Young Thinkers Meet, organised by India Foundation at Vadodara, Gujarat on July 30-31, 2017.  Participant at a simulation exercise involving policy planners, academics and the military, playing out crisis stability involving outer space; organized by the Observer Research Foundation (New Delhi) on February 16, 2017.  Talk delivered, titled “The Pacific Islands Nations: Cooperation with India and China”, organized by the Institute of Chinese Studies, Civil Lines, New Delhi on January 18, 2017.  Talk on Economic Drivers and Implications of the 1962 Sino-Indian Border Skirmish, at a Round Table Conference, organized by Cheena Bhawan, Viswa Bharati University, West Bengal on 11 April, 2014.  Talk delivered, titled “The Chinese Growth Story- An Indian Perspective”, organized by Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China, on 23 March, 2012.  Participation in WISCOMP (Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace building) Workshop 2009.

Papers Presented at International Conferences

 China’s centrality and the future of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization”, November 26, 2020, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi and Valdai Club, Moscow.  “China during World War II and After”, September 2, 2020, Observer Research Foundation, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Mumbai and Centre for Eurasian Studies, University of Mumbai.  “Usage of Doublespeak in Chinese Foreign Policy”, July 18, 2020, Nepal Institute of International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE), Kathmandu.  “Converges and Divergences in Indian and Chinese Approaches to Terrorism”, December 12-14, 2017, Goa University, Goa.  “Tourism, Growth and Employment Generation: A Comparison of Guizhou and Assam”, June 25-26, 2015, Sikkim University, Gangtok.

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 “The CEPA: A Win- Win Outcome for India and Korea?”, March 27-28, 2015, Delhi University, New Delhi.  “Hukou, Migration and Reverse Migration in China”, March 22-23, 2015, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.  “India, U.S. and China in the Indian Ocean: A Strategic Partnership”, February 26-28, 2015, Osmania University, .  “Forgotten Histories: the Ahoms, Kamrup and Nepal” October 16-17, 2014, at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.  “Energy Cooperation Between India and China in the 21st Century”, October 11-13, 2014, at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.  “Comparing the Indian and Chinese Growth Stories”, Sino- Indian Youth Conference, April 25-28, 2013, Peking University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China.  “Sharing and Learning From Each Other: The BRICS Countries”, China Contemporary Centre for World Studies, Beijing, March 24-25, 2011.

Papers Presented at National Conferences

 “Possibilities of Cooperation Between India and China Post Galwan”, on August 12, 2020, organized by the Department of Political Science, Digboi Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Digboi, Assam.  “Why Now: Reasons for China’s Aggression at Galwan in 2020”, July 26, 2020, organized by Bhattadev University, Assam and Bodoland University, Assam.  “Tying the Domestic and Foreign Policy: China’s Aggression Against India since 1962”, July 25, 2020, organized by Lalit Chandra Bharali College, Gauhati University.  “Tourism Potential: Comparison of Northeast India and Yunnan, China”, December 10-11, 2014, organised by the Kolkata Society for Asian Studies’.  “Languages, Identities and Structures in Bokajan, Karbi Anglong, Assam, India”, held at Tezpur University, March 25, 2014.  “Sharing and Learning From Each Other: The BRICS Countries” at Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, January 5, 2011.  “China’s ‘Monopoly’ over Rare Earth Metals”, at Observer Research Foundation, November 15, 2010.  “China’s ‘Monopoly’ over Rare Earth Metals”, at the Symposium on Current East Asian Developments, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, October 5, 2010.  “Strategies of Economic Development in China” at the School of International Relations, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, July 27, 2008.

Online Publications

 Article for News 21 titled “Upgrading Economic Ties With Taiwan Suits India Better”, published on October 27, 2020.  Article for Observer Research Foundation titled, “Escalating conflicts between China and the US — Not just about Trump’s reelection?”, published on August 12, 2020.

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 Article in Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement titled, “Diplomatic Doublespeak and Chinese Foreign Policy”, published on July 25, 2020.  Analysis for the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi, titled “Domestic Imperatives Behind Chinese Aggression at the India-China Border in 2020”, published on July 24, 2020.  Article for 9DashLine titled, “Why Now? The India-China Confrontation at Galwan”, dated June 23, 2020.  Article for Guftagoo titled, “Ramifications of China-Enacted National Security Law on Hong Kong”, dated June 3, 3030.  Article for India Foundation, New Delhi titled, “Managing Employment and Migrant Labour in a COVID19 World: Lessons from China”, dated April 22, 2020.  Article in The Geopolitics titled, “COVID-19 and the end of Democracy?”, dated April 11,2020.  Article in The Geopolitics titled, “The Test of Covid-19: China Pakistan Relations”, dated April 5, 2020.  Article in Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement titled “The Failure of China’s COVID19 Diplomacy in South Asia”, dated April 05, 2020.  Article in Science, Technology and Security Forum, Manipal University titled, “5g Trials and Security Risks for India”, dated March 18, 2020.  Article in The Asia Dialogue, University of Nottingham, Asia Research Institute, titled, “Can the BRI Solve China’s Economic Woes?”, dated February 19, 2019.  Article in South Asia Democratic Forum, Number 162 (2019), ISSN 2406-5617 titled “The Return of the Rajapaksas, the ‘Debt Trap’ and India”, dated December 10, 2019.  Article in The Geopolitics, titled “China’s Hostage Diplomacy”, dated May 24, 2019.  Article in Science, Technology and Security Forum, Manipal University titled, “India Needs to Prepare for China’s Growing Espionage Threat”, dated May 9, 2019.  Article in Foreign Policy Times, titled, “To Be or Not to Be: China As A Harbinger of Stability in Afghanistan”, dated April 29, 2019.  Article in The Asia Dialogue, University of Nottingham, Asia Research Institute, titled, “China’s Economics and the Belt and Road Initiative”, dated April 18, 2019.  Article in The Geopolitics titled, “Changing Dynamics of India-U.S. Relations: A time for Introspection”, dated January 10, 2019.  Article in Asia Times titled, “Aid Requests Tests Sino-Pakistani ‘All-Weather Friendship”, dated November 9, 2018.  Article in The Geopolitics titled, “Assessing Outcomes of an India-China Intel Sharing Pact”, dated November 4, 2018.  Article in South Asian Voices titled, “Why ASEAN Matters for India”, dated August 9, 2018.  Article in Science, Technology and Security Forum, Manipal University titled, “China, Multilateralism and BRICS”, dated August 9, 2018.  Article in South Asia Democratic Forum, Number 124, (2018) ISSN 2406-5617, titled “Digital Silk Road: Internet Connectivity or Internet Captivity?”, dated July 24, 2018.  Article in The Geopolitics titled “India-China FTA: What Lies in Store for India”, dated July 16, 2018.

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 Article in Asia Times titled “Strengthening Chinese ambitions through US unilateralism”, dated July 16, 2018.  Article in Science, Technology and Security Forum, Manipal University titled “The Brahmaputra as China’s Strategic Tool: Why India Needs to Stay Alert”, dated June 27, 2018.  Article in Asia Times titled “How Chinese Counterfeiting Hurts India”, dated June 27, 2018.  Article in Modern Diplomacy titled “Chinese Usage of Non Tariff Barriers: Symbol of Double Speak on Globalisation”, dated June 7, 2018.  Article in South Asian Voices titled “China’s Intentions in Afghanistan: Implications for India”, dated May 15, 2018.  Article in Modern Diplomacy titled “Understanding China’s Social Credit System”, dated May 4, 2018.  Article in Asia Times, titled “Japan-China Relations Strained Over Rare Earths Find”, dated April 18, 2018.  Article in Asia Times, titled “Adding Artificial Rain to the Sino-Indian Conundrum”, dated April 10, 2018.  Article in Asia Times, titled “Taiwan’s Role in Transforming India’s Northeast”, dated March 30, 2018.  Article in The Indian Economist, titled “The THAAD Impasse: China and North Korea”, dated April 3, 2017.  Article in The Indian Economist, titled “China’s Role in Curtailing a Nuclear North Korea”, dated February 22, 2017.  Article in South Asia Democratic Forum, Number 66, (2017), ISSN 2406-5617, titled “Further Environmental Degradation in Tibet and Implications for Asia”, dated January 5, 2017.  Article in South Asia Democratic Forum, Number 62, (2017) ISSN 2406-5617, titled, “Possible Realignments in International Politics and Implications for China”, dated December 16, 2016.  Article in South Asia Democratic Forum, Number 57, (2017) ISSN 2406-5617, titled, “National Interests, Terrorism and the Sino- Pakistani All Weather Friendship”, dated December 1, 2016.  Article in The Indian Economist, titled “One China Policy: Has Trump Got Taiwan’s Back?”, dated December 22, 2016.  Article in India Writes, titled “Decoding Tibet's Investment Boom: A Reality Check”, dated November 1, 2016.  Article in The Indian Economist, titled “Modi's PR Skills- Actually Making Our Cities Smarter?”, dated October 25, 2016.  Article in the Science Technology and Security Forum, titled “Unemployment and Unrest: China’s Internal Stability Concerns in the New Normal”, June 5, 2015.  Article in India Writes, titled “Developing Towns and Cities: China’s Maotai Case Study”, dated April 9, 2015.  Article in Science, Technology and Security Forum, Manipal University, titled “New Methods of Dissent Control in China”, May 30, 2014.  “Disaster Preparedness in China”, Analysis, ORF Online, August 5, 2013

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 “Urbanisation in China: Challenges and the Way Ahead”, Issue Brief 30, August 7, 2011, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, India.  “The Rising of China”, in Open Democracy, August 21, 2011  The Beijing Subway and the Delhi Metro, in Open Democracy, September 29, 2011  “Inflation and China's dilemmas”, Analysis, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, September 5, 2011  “Hukou Reform: An Urgent Requirement in China”, Social Sciences Research Network, 2010  Analysis: “Implications of the Joint Overseas Explorations for Iron Ore between Baosteel and China Steel”, Observer Research Foundation December 2, 2010  “Yet Another Great Game in Afghanistan: The U.S. and China”, Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, September 1, 2010.

Editorials/ Newspaper Articles

 Editorial in India News, Queensland titled, “Why Disengage? Decoding China’s Motivations at Galwan”, dated March 2, 2021.  People Speak in the Assam Tribune titled “What would be the best way to push back China?”, dated July 19, 2020.  Editorial in the Assam Tribune titled, “Childhood in a COVID-19 World”, dated April 26,2020.  Editorial in the Economic Times titled, “Ready for a Chinese Return of Serve”, dated April 21, 2020.  Editorial in the Economic Times titled “Chabahar, Choppy Port of Recall”, dated May 20, 2018.  Editorial in the Assam Tribune titled “The Clarion Call”, dated August 13, 2017.  Editorial in the Assam Tribune titled “Terrorism and the Chinese Angle”, dated August 9, 2017.  Editorial in the Assam Tribune titled “Visakha Guidelines and the Need for Awareness Creation”, dated June 19, 2017.  Editorial in the Hindu Business Line, titled “Are zero-tariff regimes redefining the well-being of commodity ecosystem?”, dated May 12, 2015.  Editorial in the Hindu Business Line, titled “How Effective Will be the Free Trade Agreements With East Asia”, dated April 8, 2015.  Article in , titled “The Spirit That Lifted a Town”, dated March 9, 2015.  Editorial in The Assam Tribune, titled “Make in India and Made in China”, dated October 8, 2014.  Editorial in China Daily titled “I love Zhongguo”, dated 27 October, 2011, Beijing, People’s Republic of China  Editorial in the Assam Tribune titled “China, Pakistan and India”, dated September 21, 2010  Editorial in the Assam Tribune titled “Protracted Social Conflict in Assam”, dated December 27, 2007  Editorial in the Avenue Mail, Jharkhand titled “Not a Welcome Change”, dated June 21, 2005.

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Magazines

 “Foreign Trade and Northeast India”, published in the Thumbprint Magazine on July 29, 2015.  “Connecting the Northeast”, published in the Thumbprint Magazine on July 1, 2015.  “Modi’s China Visit: Economic Questions that Need to be Raised”, in India- China Chronicle May-June issue, 2015.  “Oil-guzzling Dragon on Stockpiling Spree”, in India- China Chronicle March- April issue, 2015, pages 12-15.  “Made in China and Rising Wages”, in India- China Chronicle, Jan-Feb issue, 2015, pages 7-9.  “爱上中国”, Women of China, September Issue, 2012, Beijing, People’s Republic of China  “The Global Economic Crisis and India: An Analysis”, Newsletter published in September 2009/ Real Instituto Elcano/ARI 129/2009

Interviews/ Quoted in

 Quoted by Akshita Jain for The Independent, UK on ‘China’s new visa rules aimed at forcing countries to approve its vaccines, say experts’, on March 18, 2021.  Interviewed by Time8 Capital on ‘Some Aspects of Understanding China’, on March 10, 2021. URL: https://fb.watch/4baC91GoP1/  Interviewed by Sankei Shimbun, a Japanese Daily on 中印、カシミール地方の対 峙解消 中国「日米豪印」を警戒か (Is the confrontation between India and China resolved?), published on February 21, 2021.  Quoted by Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury for the Economic Times in “China’s Hydropower Strategy: Threats, Challenges and Responses”, published on February 7, 2021.  Quoted by MK News, Moscow in “Эксперты рассказали о значении отношений Китая и Индии для ШОС” (Experts spoke about the importance of relations between China and India for the SCO), published on November 27, 2020.

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 Quoted by the Huffington Post in “'China's Aggressive Behaviour Violates Bilateral Agreements': Rajnath Singh To China's Defence Minister”, published on September 5, 2020.  Quoted by Akshita Jain for the Huffington Post, in “China Seeks Meeting With Rajnath Singh: India Must Guard Against Its Doublespeak, Says Expert”, published on September 4, 2020.  Quoted by Sarah Zheng for the South China Morning Post, in “China-India border conflict: communication breakdown looms amid Confucius Institute review”, published on August 8, 2020.  Quoted by Akshita Jain for the Huffington Post, in “TikTok Has Many Problems, India’s Ban Was Just One in A Long List”, published on July 17, 2020.  Interviewed by Sankei Shimbun, a Japanese Daily on “ンド、軍衝突で中国へ 反発強まる 「配慮外交」に変化も”, (The Military Clash Between India and China), dated June 19, 2020.  Interviewed by Guftagoo.com on “Sri Lanka Elections 2019: How Will the Election Outcome Impact India?” published on December 1, 2019.  Interviewed by Belt&Road Initiative.com on “BRI is taking concrete form”, published on September 11. 2019.  Quoted by Temur Durrani in The Star, Toronto in, “China Formally Arrested Canadians Detained For Months Following Huawei CFO’s Arrest in December”, on May 16, 2019.  Quoted by Sarah Zheng and Shi Jiangtao in South China Morning Post in, “Going global: China’s lawmakers are gearing up for a new world order as ‘two sessions’ approach”, on March 4, 2019.  Quoted by Sarah Zheng in South China Morning Post in “Xi Jinping and Donald Trump’s make-or-break chance in Argentina for a trade war ceasefire”, on November 30, 2018.  Interview published in Eurasia Expert, titled “Россия, Индия и Китай могут заключить соглашение о торговле в нацвалютах – индийский эксперт” (Russia, India and China may conclude an agreement on trade in national currencies: Indian expert), on November 20, 2018.  Quoted by David Kirton in Caixin Global, in “China Rejects U.S. Accusations That Its Lending Is a ‘Debt Trap’”, on November 19, 2018.  Interview published in Eurasia Expert, titled “Китаю важно предотвратить cоюз Индии и США – индийский эксперт” (China’s Attempts to Prevent Closer Indo- U.S. Ties: Indian Expert), on May 15, 2018.  Quoted by Alan Wong, in Inkstone News, in “Why you should care about the thing between India and China”, on April 26, 2018.  Quoted by Times of India in “Doklam standoff over, but India-China ties still uneasy ahead of weekend BRICS summit: 10 points”, on August 31, 2017  Quoted by Times Now in “Doklam standoff ends but India, China have a long way to go before relations normalize”, on August 31, 2017  Quoted by Associated Press, Beijing, in “China, India rivalry looms over BRICS summit”, August 30, 2017

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 Quoted in Business Standard on India- China Relations and BRICS, October 11, 2016  Quoted by Lu Tang, in International Herald Tribune (国际先驱导报), in “The views of the other in Indian and Chinese youth” (中印年轻人眼中的对方世界), May 20, 2013  Interview given to China Entertainment Television (中国娱乐电视台) on ‘People to People Contacts to Improve Relations between Countries; Focus on India-Pakistan, May, 2013  Quoted in ‘Women of China’, by the Women’s Wing of the Chinese Communist Party, on ‘Economic freedoms and dressing styles in India and China’.  Quoted in China Daily, “Group can give all developing nations bigger global say”, April 13, 2011.

Organisational Abilities  Organised a guest lecture by Dr. Alvite Ningthoujam on “China’s Strategic Footprint in West Asia”, at Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.  Organised a guest lecture by Mr. Nishit Kumar of Scolar New Delhi Candidate Hub on “China’s Pursuit of the Nobel Prize in Literature”, at Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana  Organised a guest lecture by Dr. Alvite Ningthoujam on “Role of China in the Proxy War between Iran and Saudi Arabia” at Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.  Organised a talk by Professor Srikanth Kondapalli on “Drivers of Chinese Foreign Policy” at Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana.  Organised a M.A. level student interaction with India Foundation New Delhi on integrating international relations theory with praxis.  Designed the Political Science (Honours.) course for B.A. at Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University.  Organised a conference titled, “India’s One Belt One Road Challenge: Views From Northeast India”, for the Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, Department of Political Science, at Gauhati University on June 2-3, 2017  Organised the First India- China Think Tanks Forum in New Delhi on behalf of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi  Organised Raisina Dialogue, New Delhi for Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi  Report preparation of conferences and policy planning dialogues of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi and foreign dialogue partners.  Part of international delegation to study agricultural practices in Guizhou, China in January 2015.  Representative of the Indian group at the Sino-Indian Youth Conference held in Beijing, 2013.  Organised the ‘India Stall’ at the World Cultural Festival at Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China in 2012.  Publication of Beijing Language and Culture University Journal

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 Spearheaded publication of China Weekly reports for Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi in December 2010.  Created and maintained the BRICS microsite from March- August 2011, for the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.  Organised and prepared reports for conferences related to economy and development at the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.  Helped in the organisation of a photo exhibit on ‘Korea Through the Lenses’ at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (2009).  Helped in organising a seminar and photo exhibition on ‘Taiwan Plugging into the World’ at the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. (2008)  Helped in organising a talk on the genocide in Rwanda in the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University. (2008)  Helped in the organisation of a conference by the Independent People’s Tribunal on the World Bank in India at Jawaharlal Nehru University. (2007)  Publication of Lady Shri Ram College Hostel Magazine, 2006.  Convenorship of the Security Committee at the Lady Shri Ram College Residence Hall. (2005- 06)  Sub- Convenorship of the Security Committee at the Lady Shri Ram College Residence Hall. (2004- 05)

Courses Taught

 People’s Republic of China Before and After World War II, Optional Course, M.A. in Diplomacy, Law and Business, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Haryana.  China’s Foreign Policy, Optional Course, M.A. in Diplomacy, Law and Business, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Haryana.  China’s Foreign Policy, Optional Course, B.A. in Global Affairs, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Haryana.  International Relations: Theory and Praxis, Core Course, M.A. in Diplomacy, Law and Business, 1st semester, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Haryana.  International Relations: Theory and Praxis, Core Course, PhD 1st semester, Jindal School of International Affairs (Non-residential campus, New Delhi), O.P. Jindal Global University  Introduction to Political Philosophy, Core Course, B.A. in Global Affairs, 1st semester, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Haryana.  India-ASEAN Relations with Special Reference to Thai-India Relations, short term course, Visiting Students of Thammasat University, Thailand at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Gauhati University, Assam.  Media Management and Entrepreneurship, Core Course, M.A. in Mass Communication, 3rd Semester, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus, Guwahati, Assam  Digital Journalism Practicum, Core course, M.A. in Mass Communication, 3rd Semester, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus, Guwahati, Assam

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 Digital Journalism, Core course, M.A. in Mass Communication, 3rd Semester, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus, Guwahati, Assam  Regions in World Politics, Optional Course, M.A. in Political Science, 4th Semester, Gauhati University  Indian Foreign Policy, Core Course, M.A. in Political Science, 4th Semester, Gauhati University  Media and Society, Optional course, B.A.(Hons.), 1st Semester, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus, Guwahati, Assam  Traditional Media, Core Course, B.A. in Mass Communication, 3rd Semester, Assam Don Bosco University, Tapesia Campus, Guwahati, Assam

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