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Dr. Anand Kumar is an Associate Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. After completing his PhD from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on “Germany and UN Peacekeeping Operations in the post-Cold War Era”, he joined MP-IDSA in 2007. Over the years, Dr. Kumar has worked on strategic issues gaining reputation as a leading security expert. His areas of specialization at MP-IDSA are Counter-terrorism, South Asian politics, Bangladesh, Maldives, Proliferation of Small Arms and Low intensity conflicts. He has completed three projects at MP-IDSA: “Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Indo-Bangladesh Relations”, “Terrorism Challenges in Bangladesh”, “Bangladesh and Its Security Relationship with External Powers” and is currently engaged in studying “China as a Factor in the US Engagement with South Asia.” Before joining MP-IDSA, he worked at the South Asia Analysis Group on similar themes. He has also been with the Institute for Conflict Management which specializes on counter-terrorism. Dr. Kumar also has a good understanding of European and North American politics.
Dr. Kumar was a visiting professor and ICCR Chair (Indian Ocean Studies) in the University of Dar-Es-Salaam (UDSM) from November 2017 to November 2019. He worked in the department of political science and public administration. In UDSM he taught Counter-terrorism, regional integration, peacemaking and conflict resolution. He also closely followed issues related to African politics, economics and security.
Dr. Kumar has authored three books and has an edited volume. His latest book Bangladesh and Its Security Relationship with External Powers was published by K W Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi in 2021. His book on the Maldives entitled “Multi-party Democracy in the Maldives and the Emerging Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region” was published by Pentagon Press, New Delhi in 2016. His first book Return from the Precipice: Bangladesh’s Fight against Terrorism, and the edited volume The Terror Challenge in South Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation were also published by Pentagon Security International, New Delhi. He has published over 30 research papers in reputed journals and edited books. He has delivered lectures on security issues both in India and abroad. He has participated and presented papers in national and international conferences. His article “Shaikh Hasina’s Visit to India and the future of Indo-Bangladesh Relations” was published by the Royal Society for Asia Affairs, London in their official journal Asian Affairs. He has published hundreds of articles in leading newspapers and magazines, including “Insurgency in South Asia muted by war on terror,” The Washington Times, January 16, 2004, and “The Jihadi Next Door,” The Washington Times, May 20, 2010.
In the absence of water-sharing deal, India should help Bangladesh with Teesta water management
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘In the absence of water-sharing deal, India should help Bangladesh with Teesta water management’ has been published in South Asia Monitor on 23 September 2022.
Building a reservoir on the Teesta will help Bangladesh create a climate-resilient infrastructure which will be useful in better managing the common river water, says Dr Kumar.
Bangladeshi Women in UN Peacekeeping: A Case Study
The United Nations peacekeeping operations (UNPK) have been evolving continuously and Bangladesh as a country has been playing an important role in it. The country wants to remain a dominant contributor to UNPK even in future as the participation brings several advantages in military, diplomatic, economic and social arena. Meanwhile, it has also been realised that to make the UNPK more effective, women have to play an important role as there are certain functions which women can perform better.
India-Maldives ties set for consolidation, but China remains elephant in the room
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘India-Maldives ties set for consolidation, but China remains elephant in the room’ has been published in South Asia Monitor on 12 August 2022.
The India-Maldives bilateral relationship that has been on upswing after President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih came to power was further strengthened by his latest visit to India. This was the third visit of President Solih to India since 2018 where an attempt was made to boost connectivity both within the Maldives and between India and the Maldives, says Dr Kumar.
मालदीव से बेहतर होते रिश्ते, कनेक्टिविटी को बढ़ावा देने पर हो रहा काम
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on India-Maldives relations has been published in Amar Ujala on 08 August 2022.
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How the West’s sanctions on Russia are fuelling political and economic instability – and resentment – in South Asia
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar, Dr Anand Kumar’s opinion Piece ‘How the West’s sanctions on Russia are fuelling political and economic instability–and resentment–in South Asia’, has been published in South China Morning Post, on 20 July 2022.
Why India Counts in Maldivian Political Tussle
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Why India counts in Maldivian political tussle’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 14 July 2022.
Renewed Ties
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on India-Afghanistan relations ‘Renewed ties’ has been published in ‘The Statesman’ on 29 June 2022.
अफगानिस्तान में भारत की वापसी
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on the reopening of Indian Embassy in Afghanistan, has been published in Hindi daily, ‘Amar Ujala’, on 27 June 2022.
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क्वाड के एजेंडा में हिंद-प्रशांत : क्षेत्र में बुनियादी ढांचे के विकास के लिए पांच साल बेहद अहम, चीन की मनमानी पर लगेगी लगाम
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘क्वाड के एजेंडा में हिंद-प्रशांत: क्षेत्र में बुनियादी ढांचे के विकास के लिए पांच साल बेहद अहम, चीन की मनमानी पर लगेगी लगाम’ has been published in Hindi Daily ‘Amar Ujala’ on 25 May 2022.
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The Power Shift in Pakistan
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘The power shift in Pakistan’ has been published in ‘Daily Excelsior’ on 15 April 2022.
The loss of no-trust vote is a political setback for Imran Khan. However, the political future of Imran may not come to an end after his removal from power. A lot depends on how he plays the political game here on, says Dr Kumar.
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