Research Interns

Arnav Joshi has completed his second year at Shiv Nadar University where he is pursuing a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Governance studies. His research interests include the Evolution of War Strategies, China's involvement in Africa (specifically Nigeria). He also likes analysing a particular topic or issue from the perspective of different International Relations theories, namely, liberalism, constructivism and realism. Apart from academics, he is a state level football player and has also played table tennis and Badminton at college levels. 

Akshat Mayne is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies. Doctoral Scholar, Japanese Studies, Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi He holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Hansraj College, and a Master's degree in East Asian Studies, with a specialisation in Japanese Studies, from the University of Delhi. His research looks at Japan's place in the broader security framework in the Indo-Pacific. His research interests include Japanese security and foreign policy in the Post-War Era, and the emerging dynamics between various players in Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

Amit Dogra’s core interests lie in the China-India borderlands, strategic culture and Geopolitics of the Indian ocean. He is a post-graduate in International Relations from South Asian University. Having done graduation in Botany from Hindu College, DU, his academic trajectory shifted to social sciences which got him interested in states and their behaviour in the international arena. He has also worked on the ethnography of nomadic communities in the contested borderlands of Ladakh.

Supradip Das has completed his Master’s in Chinese language and China Studies from the Department of Chinese Language and Culture (Cheena-
Bhavana), Visva-Bharati University. Recently he joined the ICS as a Virtual Research Intern. He also graduated from Cheena-Bhavana and pursued a one-year advanced training in the Chinese language from Beijing Language and Culture University China, under the bilateral scholarship program of MHRD, Govt. of India, and China Scholarship Council Govt. of PRC.

Rohil Vaidya is currently a Research Intern at ICS. He holds a Master's degree in International Relations (with Distinction) from the University of Warwick, where he won the PAIS MA scholarship. His graduate dissertation studied ontological security and strategic narratives in contemporary Indian foreign policy. His research interests include understanding Indian foreign policy and Sino-Indian relations from a critical security studies perspective. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Shiv Nadar University, he is also interested in questions about science diplomacy and the politics of science in global politics.

Prateek Gupta is enrolled in the Integrated Programme in Management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore. This five-year academic program awards him a BA in Foundations of Management after the third year and an MBA upon completing the fifth year. Prateek’s primary research interests are centred on the Chinese economy, its foreign policy towards its neighbouring countries, and the geopolitical and trade relations between India and China. At present, Prateek is engaged in a research project that seeks to evaluate whether the Chinese Renminbi has the potential to replace the US Dollar as the dominant reserve currency in the Southeast Asia.

Arnab Ghosh is in his second year of Integrated Programme in Management at Indian Institute of Management, Indore. His research interests are China's demographics and economy. He likes statistics and quantitative analysis and is an avid reader in his free time.

Abhigyan Das is a 2nd year undergraduate student at Indian Institute of Management, Indore – pursuing an integrated M.B.A course. He is simultaneously pursuing a B.S. course in data science and programming from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He has completed courses in micro and macroeconomics, development theory, statistical methods and economic statistics. He has previously written a research term paper titled “Impact of Pay on Perceived Productivity” under the guidance of Dr. Ajit Phadnis as well as one exploring the history and implementation of “Uniform Civil Code in India” at Indian Institute of Management, Indore.

Khan Farah is a virtual Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi. She is pursuing her second Masters in MA China Studies from Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai and holds her first Masters in Chemistry from Mumbai University. For her thesis, she is working on “China’s Hydrogen Energy System” under the supervision of Saheli Chattaraj. Her interests include Environment regulation, Energy Security, Technologies associated with China’s energy development, Bilateral trade, China’s Market entry, Language and Culture.

Chitra Nair is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies. She is currently in her second year of an undergraduate program at FLAME University, Pune. She is majoring in International Relations and minoring in Environmental Studies. She has completed courses like International Organisations, International Relations Theory, Political Geography, Indian Government and Politics, Environmental Law and Governance, etc. Her research interests lie in gender studies, particularly examining the dynamics of gender and sexuality in China and other East Asian nations.

Radhika Goyal is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies. She is currently pursuing her Masters in International Studies from Christ University, Bangalore. She graduated from Shama Prasad Mukherjee University of Delhi, in Political Science Honors. Her research interest are centred around China’s foreign policy, Environment regulation and growing Chinese economy. Driven by her fascination with cross-cultural exchanges and diplomatic negotiations, Radhika has developed a particular interest in China's international interactions and its evolving relationships with key global actors.

Manvi Veerwal is currently a Research Intern at ICS, New Delhi. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science honors from Kalindi College, University Of Delhi. She is currently pursuing her Masters in International Studies from Christ University, Bangalore. Her research interests include the security strategies, China's relations with South Asian countries , and its foreign policy towards them.

Ananya Bhagwat is a Research Intern at the Institute of Chinese Studies. She has recently completed the second year of her B.A. degree at Ashoka University, Sonepat. She is majoring in Political Science with a double minor in International Relations and China Studies. She is interested in pursuing research relating to IR in East Asia and languages such as Mandarin and Japanese.