Conflict and Security Studies
Dean: Prof D Suba Chandran
This new School has come into being in May 2016 and will cover research in areas related to conflict resolution, strategy and security issues. Programmes of the School focus on major conflicts that affect India or have the potential to do so; and international strategic and geopolitical issues that have bearing on India’s national security.
Book Chapters
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Mukherjee, Amit . 2020. “Hydropower Projects in Tawang: Concerns and Flood Proximity Estimation Using GIS Analysis”. In Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition, Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition, Singapore: Springer, 115-133. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-4346-3_9.
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Suba Chandran, D. 2020. “Human Security in South Asia: is the region ready? Can the State Deliver? Essay from India”. In Human Security in South Asia: Concept, Environment and Development, Human Security in South Asia: Concept, Environment and Development, Routledge , 60-68.
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Mukherjee, Amit . 2020. “Philippines, Covid-19 and the Changing Regional Dynamics”. In COVID-19 Pandemic in the Indo-Pacific: How the Countries are Dealing Amidst Changing Geopolitics, COVID-19 Pandemic in the Indo-Pacific: How the Countries are Dealing Amidst Changing Geopolitics, Bengaluru : NIAS, 70-74.
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Pani, Narendar , and Anshuman Behera. 2018. “On the ‘why’ of Indian politics”. In Reasoning Indian Politics: Philosopher Politicians to Politicians Seeking Philosophy, Reasoning Indian Politics: Philosopher Politicians to Politicians Seeking Philosophy, London: Routledge, 1-22. https://www.routledge.com/Reasoning-Indian-Politics-Philosopher-Politicians-to-Politicians-Seeking/Pani-Behera/p/book/9781138201835#authorbio.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2018. “From Mao to Maoism: the Indian path”. In Reasoning Indian Politics: Philosopher Politicians to Politicians Seeking Philosophy, Reasoning Indian Politics: Philosopher Politicians to Politicians Seeking Philosophy, London: Routledge, 182-204. https://www.routledge.com/Reasoning-Indian-Politics-Philosopher-Politicians-to-Politicians-Seeking/Pani-Behera/p/book/9781138201835#authorbio.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2017. “India, Sri Lanka and Maldives: Shared Commonality yet Challenges to Sub-regional Cooperation”. In Sub-Regional Cooperation in South Asia: India, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Sub-Regional Cooperation in South Asia: India, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Vij Books. http://www.vijbooks.com/bookdetails/669/Sub-regional-Cooperation-in-South-Asia:-India,-Sri-Lanka-and-Maldives.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2016. “Chinese New Maritime Silk Route Initiative: Opportunity or Threat for India?”. In Sino-Indian Relations: Contemporary Perspective, Sino-Indian Relations: Contemporary Perspective, Centre for Indian Ocean Studies; Allied Publishers, 67-81. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Ddh3DAAAQBAJ&dq=Sino-Indian+Relations:+Contemporary+Perspective&source=gbs_navlinks_s.
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Mayilvaganan, M , and Ramya PS. 2015. “China in the Indian Ocean Region: Changing Geopolitics and Challenges”. In China in Indian Ocean Region, China in Indian Ocean Region, New Delhi: Allied Publishers.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2013. “A New Nepal and Changing Threat Perception for India”. In Changing Perception in a Globalizing World: With Special reference to India, Changing Perception in a Globalizing World: With Special reference to India, New Delhi: Gyan Publication, 288-300.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2012. ““‘Defenders of the Nation’: Evolution and Role of the Sri Lankan Army”. In New Delhi: Pentagon Press, 145-162. http://eprints.nias.res.in/830/.
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Chandrashekar, S . 2010. “The emerging world space order and its implications for India's security”. In South Asia at a Crossroads: Conflict or Cooperation in the Age of Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense, and Space Rivalries, South Asia at a Crossroads: Conflict or Cooperation in the Age of Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense, and Space Rivalries, eds. Subrata Ghoshroy and Neuneck, Götz . Nomos Publishers. http://eprints.nias.res.in/284/.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2008. ““India’s Policy towards Sri Lanka, 1947-2007: Continuity and Change” in World Focus (ed.)”. In New Delhi: Academic Excellence.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2008. ““Tigers in Crisis: The ‘Eelam War IV’ and the LTTE””. In Asian Strategic Review 2008. New Delhi, Asian Strategic Review 2008. New Delhi,.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2008. ““Sri Lanka at the Crossroads” in Virendra Gupta et al (ed.)”. In New Delhi: IDSA/ Rubicon Publishers.
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Behera, Anshuman , and Aparupa Bhattacherjee.0 “Insurgencies and Ungoverned Territories on the India-Myanmar Border: Implications of Bilateral Relations”. In Enhancing India Myanmar Ties: The Way Ahead, Enhancing India Myanmar Ties: The Way Ahead, New Delhi : ICWA & KW Publishers , 22-31 .
Books
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Mayilvaganan, M , Nasiam Khatoon, and Sourina Bej. 2020. Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition. Springer. https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789811543456.
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Raj, Baldev , Marcel Van de Voorde, and Yashwant Mahajan. 2017. Nanotechnology Innovation and Applications Nanotechnology for Energy Sustainability (3 Vol set). Wiley-VCH. http://as.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-3527340149.html.
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Suba Chandran, D, and Bhavna Singh, eds. 2015. India, China and Sub-regional Connectivities in South Asia. New Delhi: Sage. http://eprints.nias.res.in/973/.
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Suba Chandran, D, and PR Chari, eds. 2015. Armed Conflict, Peace Audit and Early Warning 2014: Stability and Instability in South Asia. New Delhi: Sage. http://eprints.nias.res.in/972/.
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Nagappa, Rajaram . 2014. Evolution of solid propellant rockets in India. New Delhi: DRDO. http://eprints.nias.res.in/649/.
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Sharma, Surinder Kumar, and Anshuman Behera. 2014. Militant Groups in South Asia. IDSA & Pentagon Press. https://idsa.in/book/MilitantGroupsinSouthAsia.
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Suba Chandran, D, and PR Chari, eds. 2014. Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2013: Transitions. New Delhi: Routledge. http://eprints.nias.res.in/971/.
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Raj, Baldev , P Chellapandi, and P RVasudeva Rao. 2014. Sodium fast reactors with closed fuel cycle. Taylors Francis Group, CRC Press. http://eprints.nias.res.in/909.
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Vishwanathan, Arun , and Rajaram Nagappa, eds. 2013. Troubling Tehran: Reflections on geopolitics. Bangalore;New Delhi: NIAS;Pentagon Press. http://eprints.nias.res.in/370/.
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Gopal, S , and NA Mancheri, eds. 2013. Rise of China: Indian perspectives. Bangalore;New Delhi: NIAS; Lancer. http://eprints.nias.res.in/365/.
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Suba Chandran, D, and PR Chari, eds. 2011. Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2010: Growing Left-Wing Extremism and Religious Violence. New Delhi: Routledge. http://eprints.nias.res.in/969/.
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Suba Chandran, D, and PR Chari, eds. 2010. Armed Conflicts In South Asia 2009: Continuing Violance, Faling Peace Processes. New Delhi: Routledge. http://eprints.nias.res.in/967/.
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Suba Chandran, D, and P.R Chari, eds. 2008. Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2008: Growing Violence. New Delhi: Routledge. http://eprints.nias.res.in/968/.
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Bansal, Alok , M Mayilvaganan, and Sukanya Podder. 2007. Sri Lanka: Search for Peace New Delhi: Manas Publications.
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Suba Chandran, D, ed. 2007. Armed conflicts and peace processes in South Asia 2006. New Delhi: Samskriti. http://eprints.nias.res.in/966/.
Conference Papers
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R, Sridhara Murthi K, and Rao Mukund. 2017. “Demand Assessment of RS and GI in India-Opportunities for Industry Services”. In 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). http://eprints.nias.res.in/1360/.
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Mukund, Rao , Sridhara Murthi K R, and Prasad MYS. 2017. “The Decision for Indian Human Spaceflight Programme-Political Perspectives, National Relevance and Technological Challenges”. In 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). http://eprints.nias.res.in/1359/.
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Yuichiro, Nagai , Rao Mukund, Shiroyama Hideaki, Sridhara Murthi K R, Uchitomi Motoko, Mainura Tunku Intan, Sese Rogel Mari, and Hai Tan Cheng. 2017. “Assessment of Space Programs and Policies for Regional Cooperation in the Asia Pacific Region”. In 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). http://eprints.nias.res.in/1358/.
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Mukund, Rao , Sridhara Murthi KR, and Raj Baldev. 2017. “Future Indian Space-Risk Assessment and Organisational Structuring”. In 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). http://eprints.nias.res.in/1361/.
Journal Articles
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P, Shyam Hari. 2020. “Social Grievances and Corporate Greed: Twenty20 and Conflicts in Kizhakkambalam”. Review of Development and Change 25(1): 54-69. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0972266120916305.
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Panneerselvam, Prakash . 2020. “Changing Dynamics of Regional Trade and Cooperation: A Case of Japan and South Korea”. Artha-Journal of Social Science 19(4): 01-20. http://journals.christuniversity.in/index.php/artha/article/view/2814/1861.
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Nagappa, Rajaram , and Natesan Ramamoorthy. 2020. “Changing Nature of Deterrence: The Challenge of Asymmetric Threats”. National Security, Vivekananda International Foundation 3(2): 213-231. https://www.vifindia.org/sites/default/files/national-security-vol-3-issue-2-article-RNagappa&NRamamoorthy.pdf.
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Nayak, Shailesh , and D Suba Chandran. 2020. “Arctic: why India should pursue the North Pole from a science and technology perspective?”. Current Science 119(6): 901-904. https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/119/06/0901.pdf.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2020. “People’s Movement under a Revolutionary Brand: Understanding The Maoist Movement in Odisha”. Millennial Asia: 1-15.
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P, Shyam Hari. 2019. “Assertion, Negotiation and Subjugation of Identity: Understanding the Tamil-Malayali Conflict in Munnar”. Millennial Asia 10(2): 167-182 . https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0976399619853711.
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Panneerselvam, Prakash . 2019. “Is India ready to deal with hybrid war?”. Faultlines: The K.P.S. Gill Journal of Conflict and Resolution 25: 111-134. http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/1852.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2019. “Politics of Good Governance and Development in Maoist Affected Scheduled Areas in India: A Critical Engagement”. Studies in Indian Politics 7(1): 45-55. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2321023019838649.
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P, Shyam Hari. 2019. “Grievance in Identity Conflict: A Review of Pembilai Orumai (Women's United) in Munnar”. Conversations in Development Studies 2(1): 21-19.
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Sundaresan, Lalitha , and Kaveri Ashok. 2018. “Uranium constraints in Pakistan: how many nuclear weapons does Pakistan have?”. Current Science 115(6): 1042-1048. http://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/115/06/1042.pdf.
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Suba Chandran, D. 2018. “Imran, Naya Pakistan and India”. Geo Politics 9(4): 68-72. https://www.magzter.com/article/News/Geopolitics/Imran-Naya-Pakistan-And-India.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2018. “Emerging Trends of Terrorism: A Critical Analysis”. Liberal Studies 3(2): 49-62.
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Bhattacherjee, Aparupa , and Sourina Bej. 2018. “India-Bangladesh: What if the BNP returns?”. Mainstream 56(19): 27-29. https://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article7899.html.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2018. “The Majoritarian Way to Democracy: The Bodoland Conflict in Assam”. Alternatives: Global, Local, Political. http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0304375418757094.
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Bej, Sourina . 2018. “Water Security in India Threat Mapping: Impact of Climate Change”. Peace and Security Review 8(17). http://bipss.org.bd/pdf/Review%207-9-18.pdf.
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Panneerselvam, Prakash . 2018. “Maritime Component of China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): India–China Competition in the Arabian Sea”. Maritime Affairs: Journal of the National Maritime Foundation of India: 1-13. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09733159.2017.1412577?tab=permissions&scroll=top.
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Mukherjee, Amit . 2018. “International Cooperation in Space Technology: an Abstraction with Fuzzy Logic Analysis”. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences 4(5): 13-19. https://www.isprs-ann-photogramm-remote-sens-spatial-inf-sci.net/IV-5/13/2018/.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2017. “Insurgency, Drugs and Small Arms in Myanmar”. Strategic Analysis 41(1): 48. http://eprints.nias.res.in/1212.
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Suba Chandran, D. 2017. “70 Years After Independence: Can India and Pakistan Live in Peace”. Salute To The Indian Soldier 9(11). http://www.salute.co.in/70-years-after-independence-can-india-and-pakistan-live-in-peace/.
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Behera, Anshuman . 2017. “Development as a Source of Conflict: The Sahukars, Displaced People and the Maoists in Koraput”. The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs.
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Mukherjee, Amit . 2017. “Comparative Classification Techniques in Geo-spatial Analysis: Defence Application (appeared in 2019)”. Geographical Analysis of Union Geographic Information Technologists 6(2). http://ugit.net/publication_fsjoaj3qdho/geographical-analysis_su-zbsigk49/.
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Panneerselvam, Prakash . 2016. “Advancing India's relationship with Japan and South Korea: Quest for Middle-Power Cooperation”. IPCS Issue Brief (262): 1-15. http://eprints.nias.res.in/1156/.
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Chandrashekar, S , and Lalitha Sundaresan. 2016. “India's Rare Earths Industry: A Case of Missed Opportunities”. Economic and Political Weekly LI(3): 27-33. http://eprints.nias.res.in/948/.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2016. “"Understanding Vulnerability of Maldives and Bangladesh to Climate Change"”. Indian Ocean Digest 36-37(01-02): 01-13.
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Panneerselvam, Prakash . 2016. “Restructuring Indian Defence Industry: Enhancing the Role of the Private Sector”. Aerospace Power CAPS Issue Brief 114: 1-4. http://capsindia.org/files/documents/CAPS_IB_15-Feb-2016.pdf.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2016. “Nuclear Deterrence and Southern Asia”. Journal of the United Services Institution of India CXLVI(605): 336-343.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2016. “India’s entry into the NSG: A Long-winded Process”. Indian Foreign Affairs Journal 11(3): 217-223. http://associationdiplomats.org/Publications/ifaj/Vol11/11.3/11(3)-ejournal.html.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2016. “Iranian Nuclear Agreement: Understanding the Nonproliferation Paradigm”. Review of the Middle East 3 (1): 1-20. http://eprints.nias.res.in/1038/.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2015. “Indian Defence Research and Development (R&D): Transitioning from 'Make in India' to 'Made in India'”. Synergy: Journal of the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies 8(2): 45-62. http://eprints.nias.res.in/1080/.
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Sundaresan, Lalitha , S Chandrashekar, and Jasani Bhupendra. 2015. “Monitoring Uranium Mining and Milling using Commercial Observation Satellites”. ESARDA Bulletin 53: 73-82.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2014. “Nuclear security summit 2014: The way forward”. IPCS Special Reports: 1–2. http://eprints.nias.res.in/612/.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2014. “‘Sri Lanka-Pakistan Relations: Search for Strategic Partnership?’”. FPRC Journal 2: 119–129.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2013. “IAEA Safeguards: Evolution and Current Status”. International Journal of South Asian Studies 6: 129–146. http://eprints.nias.res.in/407/.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2013. “Book Review of Aftermath of a Nuclear Attack: A Case Study of Post-strike Operations”. India Quarterly: A Journal of International Affairs 2013 69: 200–202. http://eprints.nias.res.in/372/.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2013. “Nuclear signals in South Asia”. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. http://eprints.nias.res.in/383/.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2012. “Syrian chemical weapons: The danger within”. Observer Research Foundation Issue Brief No. 45: 1–7. http://eprints.nias.res.in/376/.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2012. “Engaging Post-LTTE Sri Lanka: India's Policy Options”. India Quarterly 68: 17–28. http://eprints.nias.res.in/390/.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2012. “2011 Libyan Disclosures: 'Take-away' for CWC verification”. CBW Magazine: Journal of Chemical and Biological Weapons 5: 17–22. http://eprints.nias.res.in/371/.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2011. “Variance over Palk Strait: India-Sri Lanka Maritime issues”. Journal of Maritime Geopolitics and Culture 2: 45–60. http://eprints.nias.res.in/320/.
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Vishwanathan, Arun . 2011. “Tel Aviv and Pretoria's Nuclear Tango”. International Politics 4: 21–39. http://eprints.nias.res.in/380/.
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Chandrashekar, S . 2011. “India and the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space”. India Review (Special Issue: Searching for Space: Perspectives on India's Space Program) 10: 440–452. http://eprints.nias.res.in/319/.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2009. ““Will the Fall of Killinochchi end Ethnic Crisis in Sri Lanka?””. IDSA Strategic Comments.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2008. ““The Muslim Factor in the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict””. Strategic Analysis 32: 833.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2007. “‘The Re-emergence of the Tamil Nadu Factor in India's Sri Lanka Policy’”. Strategic Analysis 31: 943.
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Mayilvaganan, M . 2005. ““Bhutanese Refugees in Nepal: Problems and Prospects””. Nepali Journal of Contemporary Studies V.
Ongoing Projects
- Building Bridges: Assessing Opportunities, Challenges, and the Role of India in Myanmar
- China's Space Capability
- Chinese Nuclear Strategy
- A Space Strategy for India
- India in the Chinese Media
Past Projects
- Assessment of China’s Cruise and Ballistic Missile Programme
- Security of Nuclear Assets
- Science and Technology Dimensions of National Security
- Evolution of Solid Propellant Rockets in India
Collaboration
- Department of War Studies, King’s College, London
- Program in Science, Technology and Society, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Boston
- Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi
- Center for Air Power Studies, New Delhi.
- 3 Jan 2014 Pivot or Pirouette: The U.S. Rebalance to Asia
- 30 Apr 2013 to 1 May 2013 Iran: A War has Begun
- 20 Dec 2011 to 21 Dec 2011 Rise of China: Indian Perspectives
- 12 Apr 2010 to 13 Apr 2010 India-United States Cooperation on Global Security