Nihar R. Nayak

Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Research Fellow, Dr Nihar R Nayak and Research Analyst Ms Sneha M co-authored the article ‘Democracy Vs Monarchy: The Unfolding Crisis in Nepal’, published in April - June, 2025 edition of Journal of Peace Studies, by International Centre for Peace Studies. The article analyses the resurgence of pro-monarchy protests in Nepal since March 2025. It links the movement to growing public frustration over political instability, corruption, and economic decline. Read Complete Article [+]

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Nihar Ranjan Nayak’s book ‘Nepal: The Making of an Inclusive Constitution’ was discussed at the Monday Morning Meeting on 04 August 2025. The discussion was moderated by Research Analyst, Ms Sneha Kumcha with Dr Ashok Behuria as discussant. Director General, Sujan R. Chinoy and MP-IDSA scholars shared their remarks.

Over the years, India has set up comprehensive infrastructure for the manufacture of defence equipment. Although considerable growth has taken place in indigenous capabilities, India is largely dependent on foreign technologies for the high-tech equipment. However, despite Transfer of Technology from foreign countries, the development of indigenous technologies has met with limited success. In the last two decades, India’s relations with the US have become stronger and India has been designated by the US as a ‘Major Defence Partner’. There have been a number of agreements between the two countries for collaborations in various fields including defence technologies, with iCET being the most promising initiative. This provides India with an excellent opportunity to achieve technological excellence with collaboration and co-development with the US. However, there are many challenges which may be an impediment to such development. This article examines India’s need for technology transfer, track record of technology transfers from the US, analyses the current agreements, identifies opportunities and challenges and recommends a way forward.

• A.K. Srivastava |
• January-March 2025 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

• ISBN: 9788198285737 ,
• Price: ₹ 995/-

• Nihar R. Nayak |
• 2025 |
• Book

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Nihar R Nayak’s article ‘India-Bhutan relations: A partnership marked with deep trust and mutual understanding’ has been published in India Vs Disinformation on 16 March 2024.

Despite various asymmetries, India and Bhutan acknowledge their dependence on each other and view each other as equal development partners in their efforts towards economic growth, the consolidation of democracy, and regional peace, says Dr Nayak.

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Nihar R. Nayak’s article ‘Sri Lanka: Warning for other SAARC countries’ was published in ‘The Annapurna Express’ on 17 July 2022.

The July 09 anti-corruption protest has pushed Sri Lanka into political instability and uncertainty, which would aggravate the ongoing economic crisis, says Dr Nayak.

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Nihar R. Nayak’s article ‘China’s new troubles in Nepal’ has been published in ‘The Annarpuran Express’, Kathmandu, on 12 June 2022.
China has been dissatisfied with the Congress government’s decision to build Budhi Gandaki with national investment. At the same time, China understands the importance of having a left government in Kathmandu to address its security (Tibet) concerns and safeguard economic interests in the Himalayas. So China would want a return of a communist government after the forthcoming parliamentary elections, says Dr Nayak.

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Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Nihar R. Nayak’s article ‘Nepali PM’s historic India visit’ has been published in the Nepali English daily ‘The Annapurna Express’ on 10 April 2022.

Although PM Deuba stayed in India for under 72 hours, the visit was well received by people of both the countries. During their joint press briefing, both leaders acknowledged fruitful discussions on wide-ranging issues. They reviewed progress in implementation of Indian projects in Nepal and agreed to further deepen and facilitate trade, energy, investment, and connectivity ties. In another major achievement of the visit, India acknowledged Nepal as one of the main pillars of its ‘neighborhood first’ policy, says Dr Nayak.

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