Other Information:
Educational qualifications:
- Ph.D. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, 2003
- M.Phil.[JNU,
1995
- M.A. Politics (International Studies), JNU, 1993
- B.A. Hons
in Economics, Ramjas College, Delhi University, 1988
Seminars/ Conferences
- Attended and Presented Papers in a number of National and International Seminars and Conferences organised by Universities , Agencies and Foundations such as British International Studies Association, Ford Foundation, Fredric Ebert Stiftung, USEFI, Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Ministry of External Affairs etc. Some of the prominent ones include:
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National
- Seminar on 21st Century as Asian Century : Role of India and China, organised by Manipal Centre for Asian Studies, Manipal University 26-27 May 2012. Presented a paper on ‘Economic Indices and Parameters in the International Transition of Powershift.
- Seminar on Governance and Economic Development organised by Dept of Economics, Karnatak University Dharwad and Regional IIPA Chapter, Dharwad on 17 April 2012. Presented a paper on Crisis of Economic Governance in India.
- Conference on India and Its Relations with Neighbouring Countries, organized by K J Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kopergaon, 14-15 October, 2011. Presented a Paper on Between Hope and Reality: India’s Foreign Economic Policy in the Neighbourhood.
- Workshop on Party System and Politics in India : Emerging Trajectories organised by Centre for Public Affairs and Konrad Adenaur Foundation, New Delhi , March 2011. Presented a paper on ‘ New Media Technology, Parties and Politics in India.
- Workshop on State Politics in India and Colonialism and Nationalism organised by School of Studies in Political Science, Jiwaji University Gwalior, September 2-5, 2010. Presented a paper on Declonization and Colonial Legacy
- Seminar on India and Neighbours : Changing Trajectories of Relations organised by Dept of Political Science, Osmania University Hyderabad and Indian Council for World Affairs at Hyderabad, October, 2009. Presented a paper on Between the region and the World : Understanding India’s dilemma in South Asia.
- Seminar on Regional Security in South Asia organised by Dept of Geopolitics, Manipal University and Indian Council for World Affairs, At Manipal, March, 2009. Presented a paper on Political Economy of Contemporary Pakistan and its implications for South Asian Security.
- Conference on Emerging India : Strategic Options in the New Century, organised by School of International Studies, MG University Kottayam in association with Ministry of External Affairs, Kottayam, 26-28 February,2008. Presented a Paper on Emerging India in a Volatile South Asia : Political Economy of its Neighbourhood Policy.
- Seminar on Ethnicity and Nation Building in South Asia organized by School of Social Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, February 2006 . Presented a Paper on ‘ Ethno-Nationalism in A Regional Context : Challenges Before SAARC.
- Seminar on Coalition Politics and Governance in India organized by Department of Political Science, Karnatak University Dharwad , March 2005. Presented a Paper on Coalition Politics and Foreign Policy in India.
- Seminar on Human Security organized by Department of Politics and Public Administration, Pune University, February 2005. Presented a Paper on Human Security in a Sub-regional Context : The Case of South Asia.
- Seminar on Area Studies in an era of Globalisation, organized by Centre for Latin American Studies, Goa University, October 2003. Presented a Paper on Challenges before IR and Area Studies.
- Seminar on Asia in Transition : Democracy and Development organized by Dept. of International Relations, Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam in December 2001. Presented a Paper on Democracy and Regional Cooperation in South Asia.
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International
- Joint British International Studies Association-International Studies Association Conference on Diversity in the Discipline : Tensions and Opportunities at Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 20-22 June, 2012. Presented a paper on ‘The New Global South and International Relations: A Call for Re-engagement.
- Conference on Decolonization, Diaspora and Development : Afro- Asian Experiences, organized by Indian Council for World Affairs, New Delhi, Goa University and Commission for NRI Affairs, Govt of Goa at Goa on 5-7 June 2012. Presented a paper on ‘Recovering South –South Cooperation in a De-colonial Framework.’
- Conference on South Asia in 2020: Towards a Greater Unity and Interdependence, organized by Madanjeet Singh Institute of South Asia Regional Cooperation (MISARC) Pondicherry University, Puducherry, November 22-24,2010. Presented a paper on Whither a Common Currency in South Asia? An Optimalist Assessment.
- Annual Conference on Political Economy of International Organizations, organised by ETH Zurich and Mortara Centre for International Studies, Georgetown University Washington D.C. on 29-31 January, 2010. Presented a paper on ‘A new monetary Arrangement for Asia ? A Political Critique’
- Workshop on Fostering Ties between India and Japan, organised by Symbiosis Centre for International Education’s Japanese Area Study Centre, Pune on 10-11 March 2010. Presented a paper on India and Japan Diplomatic Ties-Bordering on Political/Economic Relations
- Conference on Changing Forms of Power in Global Political Economy, organised by International Political Economy Group of the British International Studies Association, University of York, UK, 12 June, 2009. Presented a paper on International Political Economy : An Assessment from the Margins
- Conference on Indo-Thai Historical and Cultural Linkages organised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Thammasat University Bangkok at Bangkok , July, 2008, Presented a paper on Between Look East and Look West : A Convergent Paradigm for Indo-Thai Relations.
- Seminar on SAARC :Towards Greater Connectivity organised by Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi, India International Centre and Konrad Adenaur Foundation on 14-15 January, 2008
- Coordinated an International Symposium on India and Japan : Enduring Encounters under the auspices of Study India Programme, Goa University on 21st September, 2007. Presented a Paper on India and Japan : Towards Converging Interests.
- Attended a Regional Consultation on WTO and South Asia organized by Centre for Trade and Development New Delhi and UNDP Colombo, 20-21 April 2006.
- Attended a Workshop on How to Reconstruct South Asia as a Domain of Conversation and Democracy, organized by Ford Foundation, New Delhi, 11-12 April 2006.
- Seminar on Re-conceptualizing Regional Cooperation in South Asia, organized by Indian Council for South Asian Cooperation, New Delhi, 10-11 March 2006. Presented a Paper on Vision for a People-centric SAARC.
- Workshop on Conflict Transformation and Analysis organized by Madras University and United States Educational Foundation in India, June 2005. Presented a Paper on Teaching Conflict Analysis in PG system.
- Seminar on New Life Within SAARC, organized by Institute of Foreign Affairs and FES Kathmandu, July 2005. Presented a Paper on Political Economy of Monetary Cooperation in SAARC.
- Coordinated a series of International Conferences on Democratization, Peace and Regional Cooperation in South Asia as part of the Project South Asia Together at the International Centre, Goa (May 2004-November 2007)
- Countries Visited : United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal.
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Teaching
- Presently engaged as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, Goa University since February 2000. Taught Courses on International Relations, India’s Foreign Policy, Government and Politics in South Asia, Human Rights, International Political Economy, India’s Political Economy. Guided around fifteen Masters dissertations, presently guiding four Ph.d candidates, on the faculty research committee of two Ph.d candidates.
- Visiting Faculty for the Indian Studies Programme at College of International Relations, Nihon University, Mishima, Japan, April-July 2003, where taught courses on India’s Politics, Society, Culture and Economy. Played a key role in initiation of Study India Program for foreign Students at Goa University.
- On the Panel of M. Phil/Ph.D Evaluations of School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Department of Political Science, Central University Hyderabad.
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Fellowships/Awards
- University Grants Commission Junior/Senior Research Fellowship 1995-2000 Nehru Memorial Fellowship for visit to an Asian Country 1999 (not availed)
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Popular Articles/interviews in International/ National/Local Dailies/Magazines and other publications
- ‘A Budget Bold on Economics, Cautious on Politics’ Times of India, Goa, April 2012
- ‘The Motivation to vote’, Times of India, Goa, March, 2012
- ‘A Story of two liberations: Goa and Bangladesh’, Times of India, Goa December, 2011
- ‘The Politics of Language and the Language of Politics’, Navhind Times, Goa 2011
- ‘Heartland vs Maharashtra (and others)’ , Himal South Asia, March, 2008
- ‘Nathu La helps to redefine borders’ Indian Express, New Delhi, July, 7,2006
- ‘Reflecting on the World that was to come’ in Beyond Boundaries : Reflections of Indo-US Scholars in edited volume by Zeeshan Usmani and Nibir Ghosh by Inc Universe, New York, 2007
- ‘Cricket, Diplomacy and the road to Peace ’, Navhind Times, April 2004
- ‘Goa Needs a different approach on Mahadayi Issue’, Navhind times, April 2007
- ‘Goan students should be made to face outside competition’, Navhind Times, November, 2008
- Interviewed by Asian Wall Street Journal on Elections in Goa, March 2012
- Interviewed by Bloomberg News Service on American Sanctions on Iran, December, 2010
- Interviewed by BBC Radio on ‘Indo Pak Talks’ 2004.
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University Responsibilities held
- Member of Academic Council, Goa University 2012-13
- Convenor of Directorate of Student Welfare and Cultural Affairs 2012-13
- Member of Committee on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace at Goa University
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Professional Memberships
- Indian Political Science Association
- Indian Political Economy Association
- Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis, New Delhi
- International Political Economy Group, British International Studies Association, UK
- International Political Economy Society, Princeton University, USA
- International Studies Association, Tuscan, Arizona, USA
