NOEL MATHEW CHERIAN

Noel Mathew Cherian is a third-year undergraduate student pursuing a B.A. (Hons.) in International Relations at the Capital Centre, Central University of Kerala. His academic interests lie in strategic and geopolitical studies, with a particular focus on India’s measures to counter China’s expanding influence in the Bay of Bengal and the wider Indian Ocean region. Noel focuses on the economic conflicts and diplomatic engagements that shape the complex India-China dynamic. Through his academic work, he aims to explore how regional power plays and maritime strategy influence broader patterns in Indo-Pacific security and international diplomacy. He is a passionate MUNner and has enriched himself on the geopolitical affairs and developed his public speaking interest through these MUNs. He has a deep passion and commitment to research.