Conflict and Security Studies

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.

Amit Mukherjee	Anshuman Behera	Aparupa Bhattac...
D. Suba Chandran	Hrudaya Chandan...	Lalitha Sundaresan
M. Mayilvaganan	N. Ramani	Narendar Pani
P M Soundar Rajan	Prakash Panneer...	Rajaram Nagappa
S. Chandrashekhar	Sanket Sudhir K...	Sherin Ajin
Shyam Hari P	Srikumar Pullat	Surya Sankar Sen
Zarnain Manzoor

Book Chapters

Mukherjee, A., 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, pp. 115-133. Available at: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-4346-3_9.
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 , pp. 60-68.
Mukherjee, A., 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, pp. 70-74.
Pani, N. & Behera, A., 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, pp. 1-22. Available at: https://www.routledge.com/Reasoning-Indian-Politics-Philosopher-Politicians-to-Politicians-Seeking/Pani-Behera/p/book/9781138201835#authorbio.
Behera, A., 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, pp. 182-204. Available at: https://www.routledge.com/Reasoning-Indian-Politics-Philosopher-Politicians-to-Politicians-Seeking/Pani-Behera/p/book/9781138201835#authorbio.
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. Available at: http://www.vijbooks.com/bookdetails/669/Sub-regional-Cooperation-in-South-Asia:-India,-Sri-Lanka-and-Maldives.
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, pp. 67-81. Available at: https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Ddh3DAAAQBAJ&dq=Sino-Indian+Relations:+Contemporary+Perspective&source=gbs_navlinks_s.
Mayilvaganan, M. & PS, R., 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.
Behera, A., 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, pp. 288-300.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2012. “‘Defenders of the Nation’: Evolution and Role of the Sri Lankan Army. In New Delhi: Pentagon Press, pp. 145-162. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/830/.
Chandrashekar, S., 2010. The emerging world space order and its implications for India's security. In S. Ghoshroy & Neuneck, G. , eds. 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. May. Nomos Publishers. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/284/.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2008. “Sri Lanka at the Crossroads” in Virendra Gupta et al (ed.). In New Delhi: IDSA/ Rubicon Publishers.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2008. “India’s Policy towards Sri Lanka, 1947-2007: Continuity and Change” in World Focus (ed.). In New Delhi: Academic Excellence.
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.

Books

Raj, B., Van de Voorde, M. & Mahajan, Y., 2017. Nanotechnology for Energy Sustainability (3 Vol set), Wiley-VCH. Available at: http://as.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-3527340149.html.
Suba Chandran, D. & Singh, B. eds., 2015. India, China and Sub-regional Connectivities in South Asia, New Delhi: Sage. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/973/.
Suba Chandran, D. & Chari, P.R. eds., 2015. Armed Conflict, Peace Audit and Early Warning 2014: Stability and Instability in South Asia, New Delhi: Sage. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/972/.
Raj, B., Chellapandi, P. & Rao, P.R.Vasudeva, 2014. Sodium fast reactors with closed fuel cycle, Taylors Francis Group, CRC Press. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/909.
Nagappa, R., 2014. Evolution of solid propellant rockets in India, New Delhi: DRDO. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/649/.
Sharma, S.Kumar & Behera, A., 2014. Militant Groups in South Asia, IDSA & Pentagon Press. Available at: https://idsa.in/book/MilitantGroupsinSouthAsia.
Suba Chandran, D. & Chari, P.R. eds., 2014. Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2013: Transitions, New Delhi: Routledge. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/971/.
Vishwanathan, A. & Nagappa, R. eds., 2013. Troubling Tehran: Reflections on geopolitics, Bangalore;New Delhi: NIAS;Pentagon Press. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/370/.
Gopal, S. & Mancheri, N.A. eds., 2013. Rise of China: Indian perspectives, Bangalore;New Delhi: NIAS; Lancer. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/365/.
Suba Chandran, D. & Chari, P.R. eds., 2011. Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2010: Growing Left-Wing Extremism and Religious Violence, New Delhi: Routledge. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/969/.
Suba Chandran, D. & Chari, P.R. eds., 2010. Armed Conflicts In South Asia 2009: Continuing Violance, Faling Peace Processes, New Delhi: Routledge. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/967/.
Suba Chandran, D. & Chari, P.R. eds., 2008. Armed Conflicts in South Asia 2008: Growing Violence, New Delhi: Routledge. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/968/.
Suba Chandran, D. ed., 2007. Armed conflicts and peace processes in South Asia 2006, New Delhi: Samskriti. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/966/.
Bansal, A., Mayilvaganan, M. & Podder, S., 2007. Sri Lanka: Search for Peace New Delhi: Manas Publications,

Conference Papers

Yuichiro, N. et al., 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). 25-29 September . Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1358/.
Mukund, R., KR, S.Murthi & Baldev, R., 2017. Future Indian Space-Risk Assessment and Organisational Structuring. In 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). 25-29 September. Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1361/.
R, S.Murthi K. & Mukund, R., 2017. Demand Assessment of RS and GI in India-Opportunities for Industry Services. In 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). 68th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). 25-29 September. Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1360/.
Mukund, R., R, S.Murthi K. & MYS, P., 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). 25-29 September . Adelaide: International Astronautical Federation (IAF). Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1359/.

Journal Articles

Behera, A., 2020. People’s Movement under a Revolutionary Brand: Understanding The Maoist Movement in Odisha. Millennial Asia, pp.1-15.
P, S.Hari, 2020. Social Grievances and Corporate Greed: Twenty20 and Conflicts in Kizhakkambalam. Review of Development and Change, 25(1), pp.54-69. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0972266120916305.
Nagappa, R. & Ramamoorthy, N., 2020. Changing Nature of Deterrence: The Challenge of Asymmetric Threats. National Security, Vivekananda International Foundation, 3(2), pp.213-231. Available at: https://www.vifindia.org/sites/default/files/national-security-vol-3-issue-2-article-RNagappa&NRamamoorthy.pdf.
Nayak, S. & Suba Chandran, D., 2020. Arctic: why India should pursue the North Pole from a science and technology perspective?. Current Science, 119(6), pp.901-904. Available at: https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/119/06/0901.pdf.
Behera, A., 2019. Politics of Good Governance and Development in Maoist Affected Scheduled Areas in India: A Critical Engagement. Studies in Indian Politics, 7(1), pp.45-55. Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2321023019838649.
P, S.Hari, 2019. Grievance in Identity Conflict: A Review of Pembilai Orumai (Women's United) in Munnar. Conversations in Development Studies, 2(1), pp.21-19.
P, S.Hari, 2019. Assertion, Negotiation and Subjugation of Identity: Understanding the Tamil-Malayali Conflict in Munnar. Millennial Asia, 10(2), pp.167-182 . Available at: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0976399619853711.
Panneerselvam, P., 2019. Is India ready to deal with hybrid war?. Faultlines: The K.P.S. Gill Journal of Conflict and Resolution, 25, pp.111-134. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/id/eprint/1852.
Behera, A., 2018. The Majoritarian Way to Democracy: The Bodoland Conflict in Assam. Alternatives: Global, Local, Political. Available at: http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0304375418757094.
Bej, S., 2018. Water Security in India Threat Mapping: Impact of Climate Change. Peace and Security Review, 8(17). Available at: http://bipss.org.bd/pdf/Review%207-9-18.pdf.
Panneerselvam, P., 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, pp.1-13. Available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09733159.2017.1412577?tab=permissions&scroll=top.
Mukherjee, A., 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), pp.13-19. Available at: https://www.isprs-ann-photogramm-remote-sens-spatial-inf-sci.net/IV-5/13/2018/.
Sundaresan, L. & Ashok, K., 2018. Uranium constraints in Pakistan: how many nuclear weapons does Pakistan have?. Current Science, 115(6), pp.1042-1048. Available at: http://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/115/06/1042.pdf.
Suba Chandran, D., 2018. Pakistan: The Sectarian Expense. Faultline, 21.
Suba Chandran, D., 2018. Imran, Naya Pakistan and India. Geo Politics, 9(4), pp.68-72. Available at: https://www.magzter.com/article/News/Geopolitics/Imran-Naya-Pakistan-And-India.
Behera, A., 2018. Emerging Trends of Terrorism: A Critical Analysis. Liberal Studies, 3(2), pp.49-62.
Bhattacherjee, A. & Bej, S., 2018. India-Bangladesh: What if the BNP returns?. Mainstream, 56(19), pp.27-29. Available at: https://www.mainstreamweekly.net/article7899.html.
Behera, A., 2017. Insurgency, Drugs and Small Arms in Myanmar. Strategic Analysis, 41(1), p.48. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1212.
Suba Chandran, D., 2017. 70 Years After Independence: Can India and Pakistan Live in Peace. Salute To The Indian Soldier, 9(11). Available at: http://www.salute.co.in/70-years-after-independence-can-india-and-pakistan-live-in-peace/.
Behera, A., 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.
Mukherjee, A., 2017. Comparative Classification Techniques in Geo-spatial Analysis: Defence Application (appeared in 2019). Geographical Analysis of Union Geographic Information Technologists, 6(2). Available at: http://ugit.net/publication_fsjoaj3qdho/geographical-analysis_su-zbsigk49/.
Vishwanathan, A., 2016. Nuclear Deterrence and Southern Asia. Journal of the United Services Institution of India, CXLVI(605), pp.336-343.
Vishwanathan, A., 2016. India’s entry into the NSG: A Long-winded Process. Indian Foreign Affairs Journal, 11(3), pp.217-223. Available at: http://associationdiplomats.org/Publications/ifaj/Vol11/11.3/11(3)-ejournal.html.
Vishwanathan, A., 2016. Iranian Nuclear Agreement: Understanding the Nonproliferation Paradigm. Review of the Middle East, 3 (1), pp.1-20. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1038/.
Panneerselvam, P., 2016. Advancing India's relationship with Japan and South Korea: Quest for Middle-Power Cooperation. IPCS Issue Brief, (262), pp.1-15. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1156/.
Chandrashekar, S. & Sundaresan, L., 2016. India's Rare Earths Industry: A Case of Missed Opportunities. Economic and Political Weekly, LI(3), pp.27-33. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/948/.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2016. "Understanding Vulnerability of Maldives and Bangladesh to Climate Change". Indian Ocean Digest, 36-37(01-02), pp.01-13.
Panneerselvam, P., 2016. Restructuring Indian Defence Industry: Enhancing the Role of the Private Sector. Aerospace Power CAPS Issue Brief, 114, pp.1-4. Available at: http://capsindia.org/files/documents/CAPS_IB_15-Feb-2016.pdf.
Vishwanathan, A., 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), pp.45-62. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/1080/.
Sundaresan, L., Chandrashekar, S. & Bhupendra, J., 2015. Monitoring Uranium Mining and Milling using Commercial Observation Satellites. ESARDA Bulletin, 53, pp.73-82.
Vishwanathan, A., 2014. Nuclear security summit 2014: The way forward. IPCS Special Reports, pp.1–2. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/612/.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2014. ‘Sri Lanka-Pakistan Relations: Search for Strategic Partnership?’. FPRC Journal, 2, pp.119–129.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2014. India-Sri Lanka: Battle over Fishing Grounds’. ISSSP Reflections. No, 10.
Vishwanathan, A., 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, pp.200–202. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/372/.
Vishwanathan, A., 2013. Nuclear signals in South Asia. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/383/.
Vishwanathan, A., 2013. IAEA Safeguards: Evolution and Current Status. International Journal of South Asian Studies, 6, pp.129–146. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/407/.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2012. Engaging Post-LTTE Sri Lanka: India's Policy Options. India Quarterly, 68, pp.17–28. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/390/.
Vishwanathan, A., 2012. 2011 Libyan Disclosures: 'Take-away' for CWC verification. CBW Magazine: Journal of Chemical and Biological Weapons, 5, pp.17–22. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/371/.
Vishwanathan, A., 2012. Syrian chemical weapons: The danger within. Observer Research Foundation Issue Brief No. 45, pp.1–7. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/376/.
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, pp.440–452. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/319/.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2011. Variance over Palk Strait: India-Sri Lanka Maritime issues. Journal of Maritime Geopolitics and Culture, 2, pp.45–60. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/320/.
Vishwanathan, A., 2011. Tel Aviv and Pretoria's Nuclear Tango. International Politics, 4, pp.21–39. Available at: http://eprints.nias.res.in/380/.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2009. “Is it Endgame for LTTE?”. Strategic Analysis, 33.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2009. “Will the Fall of Killinochchi end Ethnic Crisis in Sri Lanka?”. IDSA Strategic Comments.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2008. “The Muslim Factor in the Sri Lankan Ethnic Conflict”. Strategic Analysis, 32, p.833.
Mayilvaganan, M., 2007. ‘The Re-emergence of the Tamil Nadu Factor in India's Sri Lanka Policy’. Strategic Analysis, 31, p.943.
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.

National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru - 560 012, India

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