Niranjan Jose


BBA. LL.B (Hons.) NLUO (2017-2022)

Niranjan Jose's research focuses on climate change, international political economy, and global security. His writings have appeared in The Hindu, The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, ORF, and the Middle East Monitor, among others.

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Geneva Health Files •

Trump's Attempt At Reconfiguring Pharmaceutical Supply Chains And Its Effect On Transatlantic Relations

In the midst of attempts at rapid reshoring of manufacturing, U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on pharmaceutical imports pose a significant threat to the cost of prescriptions for Americans, potentially increasing them by up to $51 billion annually. Transatlantic relations will be strained by the United States' plan to decrease its dependence on foreign medical products and redirect drug manufacturing to the United States.
Geopolitical Monitor •

Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute: Faultlines of Nationalism

Cambodia and Thailand are Buddhist-majority neighboring kingdoms that share rich histories and cultures. The Franco-Siamese treaties of 1904 and 1907 initially established their land boundaries, which span over 817 km. Although they share similarities, bilateral tensions have frequently emerged, notably in relation to claims to cultural heritage and religious sites. Disputes regarding border demarcation and territory have been among the most sensitive issues, frequently inciting ultranationalist...
The Hindu •

Explained: Crisis in the Central African Republic

The story so far

The security and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic (CAR) has rapidly deteriorated over the last several weeks. An alliance of rebel groups backing former President Francois Bozize has captured significant territories throughout the country. These forces are seeking to overturn the results of the December presidential elections, in which incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadera was declared the winner. Mr. Bozize was not allowed on the ballot. The post-
Uttryck magazine •

India, Australia and Indonesia in the Indo-Pacific: Time for Trilateral Cooperation – Uttryck

The growing political importance of the Indian and Pacific Oceans has given new momentum to the ‘Indo-Pacific’ as a geostrategic construct. Indonesia, India, and Australia all share important bilateral strategic relationships and have an alignment of interests and goals in the Indo-Pacific region. The main priorities of their respective foreign policies are upholding the international “rule-based” system, protecting the territorial integrity of nations, and guaranteeing open sea communication li
YDS •

The way forward for India’s policy on Tibet

Tibet is one of the that modern day China is most sensitive about (the other two are Taiwan and Tiananmen). Chinese authorities have clamped down on Tibetan monasteries by forcefully evicting monks and demolishing monastic residences, most notably, the Buddhist Academy in Sichuan. In Tibet, even a simple act such as possessing the Dalai Lama’s photo is a crime. Anyone found with the Tibetan national flag can be charged with the highest crime of separatism. , along with the Uyghur Muslims, are on
Middle East Monitor •

Iran's increasing reliance on China

The relationship between China and Iran has been in the spotlight recently. A huge, 25-year deal is reportedly being considered that would see $400 billion of Chinese investment in Iranian energy and transport infrastructure. The deal is the latest effort by Beijing to expand from a regional hegemon into a global power through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which aims to reshape regional economic topographies in its favour. Beijing has ostensibly undertaken to make such a massive investment
South Asia Journal •

String of Pearls in the Indian Ocean: How is India countering China in the Maldives?

The term ‘String of Pearls’ was initially published in 2005, in a document titled ‘Energy Futures in Asia’ presented to the United States Secretary of Defense Donald H Rumsfeld by Booz Allen Hamilton. A phrase that has been undeniably exotic to characterize China’s efforts to develop its presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The strategy of the ‘String of Pearls’ revolves around the construction of infrastructure networks in littoral countries from the South China Sea to the Middle East. Ac
The Kootneeti •

Is Australia over-reliant on China?

Australia’s call for an investigation into China’s role as the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic is quickly morphing into a trade war, one that could have unhealthy impacts on both sides. China has imposed an import ban on four Australian abattoirs from May 12, the beef ban will affect about one-third of the country’s exports to China, with an annual value of US$800 million. Beijing’s ambassador Cheng Jingye is warning that his country will boycott beef, wine, tourism, and education institutions i
THE FLETCHER FORUM OF WORLD AFFAIRS •

Beyond 2020: The Past and Next Fifty Years of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty —

2020 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty’s entry into power and the twenty-fifth anniversary of its indefinite extension. This year also marks the seventy-fifth anniversary of the first and only use of nuclear weapons in a conflict. The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is the foundation of the global non-proliferation regime, but its internal irregularities are becoming increasingly problematic.

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