BIOGRAPHY

Dr Gulshan Sachdeva is Professor of European Studies and Chairperson, Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has been awarded the prestigious Jean Monnet Chair in European Economic Integration and Energy Security by the European Commission. He isCoordinator of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence for European Union Studies in India. He is also Editor-in-Chief of International Studies, a reputed peer reviewed journal published by Sage India. Earlier, he was a Director of newly established Energy Studies Programme and Director, UGC Europe Area Studies Programme. He has been partner in many Jean Monnet Networks and Horizon 2020 training networks.

He has extensive international teaching experience as well as proven project management expertise.He is a recognized expert in European Studies, International economic relations and development cooperation.His research is focused on Europe (economic integration, migration, EU-India); Russia and Eurasia (economic transformation, India-Russia/Central Asia); Asian connectivity; Afghanistan; South Asia (Indian economy & foreign policy, SAARC); Indian Northeast; Indian development cooperation and energy security.As an international consultant, he has worked as a Team Leader in the Asian Development Bank project on regional cooperation at the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul (2006-8); as a Senior Regional Cooperation Specialist in The Asia Foundation project in Afghanistan (2010); and as an External Collaborator with International LabourOrganisation (ILO, 2019). He was also consultant with the Institute for Conflict Management Delhi and the North Eastern Council, Shillong.

He has been ICCR Chair on Contemporary India at the University of Leuven (2014) as well as Visiting Professor/Scholar at the PompeuFabra University Barcelona (2018), University of Warsaw (2017, 2016), Mykolas Romers University, Vilnius (2013), Corvinus University of Budapest (2009, 2011, 2012); University of Antwerp (2008), University of Trento (2008), Institute of Oriental Studies, Almaty (2004) and Institute of Oriental Studies, Moscow (2002).

For many years, he was Assistant/Associate Professor at the erstwhile Centre for Russian, Central Asian & East European Studies JNU. Earlier, he worked as Assistant Research Professor at the Centre for Policy Research New Delhi and Lecturer in Economics at the University of Delhi. So far, 12 PhDs and 29 M.Phil have been awarded under his supervision.

Apart from books and monographs, Prof Sachdeva has contributed more than 100 research papers in academic journals and edited books and presented over 200 of his papers at international conferences and seminars throughout the world. He has also written project reports for industry and government ministries. He is regular contributor to mainstream Indian print and digital media as well as television discussions on Europe, international affairs and developmental issues. He holds Ph.D. in Economics from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, and M.Phil. from the School of International Studies, JNU. He did his Masters in Economics fromPunjabi University Patiala.

·         PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (KEY POSITIONS/AWARDS/FELLOWSHIPS)

·         Full-time position at the Center for European Studies, School of International Studies, JNU

 (Professor since 1 Jan 2009; Associate Professor- July 2001 to Dec 2008; Assistant Professor, Jan. 1998-July 2001)

·         Jean Monnet Chairin European Economic Integration& Energy Security (2016- )

·         Executive Board Member, Forum for Indian Development Cooperation (2014-)

·         Member, Board of Advisors, South Asia Development Forum, Brussels.

·         Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Development Cooperation Review

·         Member, Editorial Scientific Committee, Studies in European Affairs (University of Warsaw, 2020-)

·         Member, Editorial Board, Strategic Analysis (Routledge) (2017-2019)

·         Member, Governing Board, India Central Asia Foundation (2005-).

·         Member, Governing Board, Institute for Research on India & International Studies (2010-).

·         Member, Regional Advisory Council for Europe, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), (2013-2015)

·         Member, Foreign Trade & Investment Committee, PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi (2017-18)

·         Visiting Faculty, Foreign Service Institute, Ministry of External Affairs, India.

·         Erasmus Mundus Visiting Faculty, University of Warsaw, Poland (2016, 2017).

·         Indian Council of Cultural Relations Chair on Contemporary India,K U Leuven, Belgium (25 Sep-22 Dec 2014).

·         Visiting Professor,MykolasRomers University, Vilnius, Lithuania (Oct 2013).

·         Visiting Scholar,Department of Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest (2012)

·         Erasmus Visiting Professor, European Masters in Economy, State & Society, Faculty of Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary (April- May 2011)

·         Erasmus Visiting Professor, European Masters in Comparative Local Development at the University of Trento, Italy (Dec 2008- Feb 2009).

·         Erasmus Visiting Professor, European Masters in International Trade & European Integration, Faculty of Applied Economics, University of Antwerp, Belgium (April-June 2008).

·         Visiting Fellow, Cambridge Central Asia Forum, Cambridge University (2008).

·         Visiting Fellow, Institute for Oriental Studies, Almaty, Kazakhstan (2004).

·         Visiting Fellow, Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow (2002).

·         Member, Editorial Board, International Studies (2004-2008).

·         Member, JNU Academic Council( 2013-2015, 2019-)

·         Member, Board of Studies, School of International Studies, JNU (since 2009-)

·         Member, Board of Studies, School of International Studies, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar (2019-)

·         Assistant Research Professor, Centre for Policy Research New Delhi (1995-1998)

·         Lecturer in Economics, University of Delhi (1989-90, 1994)

·         Doctoral Fellowship, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest ( May 1991- June 1994)

   ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

·         Chairperson, Centre for European Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University(Nov 2014-October 2016 ; 30 Nov 2019-)

·         Director, University Grants Commission, Europe Area Studies Programme at Jawaharlal Nehru University (March 2016- March 2019)

·         Director, Energy Studies Programme, School of International Studies (March 2014-March 2016- 3 years).

·         Academic Coordinator, Jean Monnet Centre for European Union Studies in India(since November 2018)

·         Editor-in-Chief, International Studies ( Sage Publications, since July 2016)

·         Team Leader, Asian Development Bank project on Regional Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan(December 2006 to February 2008)

·         Regional Cooperation Specialist, The Asia Foundation (managed regional cooperation capacity building project at the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan (January to March 2010).

·         Warden/Senior Warden, Tapti Hostel JNU, 2000-2012.

    ACADEMIC PROJECT COLLABORATIONS

• Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Washington
• New York University
• SAIS, Johns Hopkins University
• Columbia University
• KU Leuven, Belgium
• Global Policy Institute, London
• University of Warsaw
• Dublin City University, Ireland
• University of Agder, Norway
• Latvia Institute for International Affairs
• The Asia Foundation
• Amnesty International Netherlands
• Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies, Kabul
• Korea University, Seoul
• Research Institute on Contemporary Southeast Asia, Bangkok
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PARTNER IN EU PROJECTS

Current projects

• Horizon 2020 European Training Network  Global India (Coordinated by Dublin City University)
• Erasmus + Strategic Partnerships for higher education project  ‘Eurasian Insights: Strengthening Indo-Pacific Studies in Europe’ ( Coordinator University of Warsaw)
• Jean Monnet Network ‘European Transoceanic Encounters and Exchanges (ETEE)’ (Coordinated by KU Leuven, Belgium)

Completed projects

• Jean Monnet Network ‘ A New Dimension in Asia-Europe Relations: Exploring EU’s Global Actorness and Strategic Partnership in Asia (China, India, Japan and South Korea)—NEAR ( Coordinated by University of Korea)
• Erasmus Interdisciplinary Bridges for Indo-European Studies (IBIES) (coordinated by Arhus University)

   CONSULTANCIES OFFERED

·         External Collaborator with International LabourOrganisation(June-Sep 2019)

(Responsible for producing a study on Understanding Labour Market Opportunities for Indian Nationals in the EU)

·         Consultant with The Asia Foundation (Jan- Mar 2010)

               Worked as a Regional Cooperation Adviser at the Afghanistan Ministry of foreign Affairs, Kabul. Major responsivities included (a) setting up a new Centre for

Regional  Cooperation within Afghanistan Foreign Ministry (b)identifying and organizing training for officials involved in regional cooperation

·         Expert for European Economic Integration and India EU Economic Relations for providing technical assistance to European Study Centres in India by the EU funded India-EU Study Centers Progarmme(2010).

·         Team Leader with the Asian Development Bank (Dec 2006- Feb 2008)

o   Capacity building project on regional economic cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.

Major Responsibilities included

o   Mainstreaming regional cooperation within the foreign policy of Afghanistan

o   Institutionalizing regional cooperation within the government ministries and agencies

o   Identifying and organizing training for officials involved in regional cooperation

o   Help establishing technical working groups in key areas of cooperation

o   Supervising a team of domestic consultants.

Achievements:

o   Establishment of Regional Cooperation Directorate in the Foreign Ministry

o   Establishment of Steering Committee on Regional Coop (SCRC) under the chairmanship of the Foreign Minister

o   A separate section of Foreign Ministry website is dedicated to regional coop

o   Organized training for Ministry officials

o   New plan for the reorganization of the Economic Division of the Ministry;

o    Procured equipments for the Economic Division

·         Part-Time Consultant with the North Eastern Council of the Government of India (2002-03).

·         Project Director (Economics) for the study on Planning for Development and Security in India’s Northeast. This project was undertaken at Institute for Conflict Management New Delhi and financed by  the Canadian International Development Agency  ( 2002-03).

   COURSE DEVELOPMENT & TEACHING

v  Teachig a newly developed M.Phil/PhD Course European Economic Integration at the Centre for European Studies at JNU since 2005.

v  A newly developed course M.Phil/PhD Energy Security in Europe is  offered at the Energy Studies Progamme and CES.

v  Jointly teach the following courses:

v  Major Themes in Contemporary Europe  (MA International Relations and Area Studies)

v  Geopolitics & Regions in Europe   (MA International Relations and Area Studies)

v  The Nordics in Europe: An Introduction (M.Phil course)

v  Research Methodology   (M.Phil/PhD course)

v  Contemporary European Politics, Foreign Policy &Society  (BA course for School of Language literature and Culture Studies)

v  Developed and taught a new course Economic Transformation in Post-Socialist Russia & Eastern Europe" to M.Phil. students at the erstwhile Centre for Russian, Central Asian & East European Studies at JNU (1998-2005)

v  Taught a newly developed post-graduate course International Development Policy/Project Analysis at the Corvinus University of Budapest (2011, 2012).

   RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Ph.D. AWARDED

1.      The Study of Digital Democracy in the European Union, 2001-2015 (AakanshaNatani, 2020)

2.      Evolving Energy Security Framework in the European Union: The Role of Renewables and Shale, 1997-2016 (Hemant K Das, 2019, submitted)

3.      Immigration and Integration of the Sikhs in the United Kingdom (VijaytaMahendru 2019, submitted)

4.      The Political Economy of the Greek Crisis ( Divya Rani, 2016).

5.      The European Union as a Knowledge-Based Economy and the Bologna Process (Sasmita Mohanty, 2014 )

6.      The Impact of Ageing Population on the Welfare State in Europe:  A Study of Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom (Moalemba: 2014 ).

7.      European Sovereign Debt Crisis:  The Role of European Central Bank (Priya S: 2014)

8.      Issus of Monetary Policy Coordination in the New Member States of the European Union: The Case of Hungary and Poland (BadaplinLyngkhoi , 2012).

9.      Development Policy of the European Union in South Asia (Dhananjay Tripathii , 2011).

10.  European Development Assistance in Afghanistan since 2002 (Dinoj Kumar Upadhayay, 2012).

11.  EU- India Strategic Partnership-2004-2009 (Himmat Singh Deora , 2012).

12.   Indo-Russian Defense Cooperation, 1992-2002 (Sujit Thakur,, 2006)

M.Phil. AWARDED

1.      Gender Empowerment in the European Union Development Policy (Surabhi  Singh, 2018)

2.      The European Union South Asia Trade and Investment Relations( Shumaila Naseem, 2017)

3.      Remittances from the European Union to India since the 1990s( Pragya Anand, 2016)

4.      Nuclear Energy Debate in the European Union (Swati Prabhu, 2015)

5.      Energy Cooperation in the Nordic Countries (Sayantan Ghoshal, 2015)

6.      Germany-China Economic Relations since 1990 (Preksha Shree Chhetri, 2015)

7.      Europe and the International Monetary Fund since the 1990’s (Achyut Kumar Mukherjee, 2015)

8.      The European Union and Democracy Promotion in Pakistan (AakanshaNatani, 2014)

9.      The Energy Policy of the European Union (Hemant Kumar Dash, 2014)

10.  Spain and the Eurozone Crisis, 2009-2014 (VijayataMahendru, 2014)

11.  The Greek Economic  Crisis of 2009 (Divya Rani: 2011).

12.  Transition Strategies of Central & Eastern European Economies since 1989 (Shankar BrataRaimedhi :2010).

13.  Sub-Prime Crisis & the European Union Economy: Role of the European Central Bank (Priya S: 2009).

14.  The Role of Competition Policy in the European Union: A Study of  ArcelorMittal Case (Tiainla: 2008).

15.  European Financial Market Integration: A Study of Financial Services Action Plan (Priyanka Sharma: 2008).

16.  The Demographic Challenges to the European Welfare System (Moalemba: 2008).

17.  Agricultural Subsidies in the EU and its Impact on Developing Countries (Ronald k Thangeo: 2007).

18.  Monetary Integration of the New Member States of the EU: The Case of Poland (BadaplinLyngkho :2006).

19.  European Outsourcing to India (Sucharita K Khuntia: 2006).

20.  Privatization in Russia, 1992-2002 (Raj Yadav: 2005).

21.  Russia-EU Relations, 1994-2004 (Dinoj K Upadhyay :2005).

22.  Poland’s Accession to the European Union: Costs & Benefits (Dhananjay Tripathi: 2004).

23.  Foreign Trade of Russia 1992-2002  (Saroj Rani :2003).

24.  Privatization and Ownership Reforms In Central Asia Since 1992 (Rishi Raman Singh :2003).

25.  Economic Transformation in Central Asia: A Comparative Assessment of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan  (Vishal Dubey :2002 ).

26.   Russian Financial Crisis of August 1998 (Tina Barma :2002).

27.   Influence of Economic  Factors on Russia-US Relations, 1991-2000 (Sujit Takur :2001).

28.  Economic Transformation in Poland 1990-2000 (Sairee Chahal :2001).

29.  Methods of Privatization in Eastern Europe (Dilip Kumar Tripathi: 2000)

§  RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

2020

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India and the European Union” in Arvind Gupta and Anil Wadhwa (Eds) India’s Foreign Policy: Surviving in a Turbulent World (New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2020) ISBN: 9789353882952

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan and KarineLisbonne de Vergeron, Improving EU-India Understanding on RussiaEU-India Think Tanks Twinning Initiative ( New Delhi: 2020).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan, Understanding Labour Market Opportunities for Indian Nationals in the EU (International LabourOrganisation, forthcoming).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ China and South Asia” in David B.H. Denoon (Ed) China’s Current Grand Strategy (New York: NYU Press,2020/21forthcoming)

2019

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan (Ed) Challenges in Europe: Indian Perspectives(Singapore : Palgrave Macmillan, 2019).

§  Jain, Rajendra K and Gulshan Sachdeva “India-EU Strategic Partnership: A New Roadmap”, Asia-Europe Journal,  Volume 17, Issue 3, 2019, pp 309–325.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan andKarineLisbonne de VergeronProspects for EU-India Cooperation in Central Asia (with KarineLisbonne de Vergeron) , EU-India Think Tanks Twinning Initiative ( New Delhi: 2019).

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan,“EU-India Economic Relations and FTA Negotiations”in Gulshan Sachdeva (Ed) Challenges in Europe: Indian Perspectives (Singapore: Palgrave: Macmillan, 2019), pp. 291-320.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan”International Development Architecture and BRICS” in Rashmi Doraiswamy (Ed)  Perspectives on BRICS, (New Delhi: Manak Publications, 2019, pp. 9-26.

·         Mahendru, Vijayta, Gulshan Sachdeva and Neha, “Migration and Refugee Issues”in Gulshan Sachdeva (Ed) Challenges in Europe: Indian Perspectives (Singapore: Palgrave: Macmillan, 2019), pp. 253-270.

·         Prabhu, Swati and Gulshan Sachdeva,“Nuclear Energy Debate in the European Union” in Gulshan Sachdeva (Ed) Challenges in Europe: Indian Perspectives (Singapore: Palgrave: Macmillan, 2019), pp. 237-252.

2018

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan“Indian Perceptions of the Chinese Belt & Road Initiative” International Studies, Vol 55, No. 4, 2018, pp.285-296.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan andKarineLisbonne de VergeronDeveloping EU & Indian Cooperative Responses to the Belt & Road Initiative (withKarineLisbonne de Vergeron) .EU-India Think Tanks Twinning Initiative ( New Delhi: 2018)

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan“The European Union - China Relations” in C V Ranganathan and Sanjeev Kumar (Eds) China and the Eurasian Region: Geographic and Geopolitical Influences (New Delhi: Vij Books, 2018) pp. 141-167.

·         Mutfi, Qadeer, Bahram Amirahmadian and Gulshan Sachdeva, Strategic Analysis Of Chabahar Port : Afghanistan- Iran- India Relations ( Kabul: Afghanistan Institute of Strategic Studies, 2018).

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan,“The Indian Economy: Strategic Consequences of Economic Growth” in Philillpe Clerc, DrissGuerraoui and Xavier Richet (Eds) La Nouvelle EconomieMondiale: ComparaisonsInternationales (Paris: L Harmattan, 2018).

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, “Preparing the Northeast Economy for the Future” in Bhagat Oinam and Dhiren A Sadokpam (Eds) Northeast India: A Reader (New York: Routlegde, 2018), pp. 391-405.

2017

§  Sachdeva Gulshan,  “Development Cooperation Strategies of Emerging Donors, the Case of India” in Philippe Clerc, DrissGuerraoui and Xavier Richet (eds)  Les Nouveaux TerritoiresEconomiques, Paris:  L Harmattan , 2017).

§  GVC Naiduand Gulshan Sachdeva, “India and Southeast Asia: From Looking to Acting East Policy” in David B.H. Denoon  (Ed) China, The United States, and the Future of Southeast Asia U.S.-China Relations( New York: NYU Press ,2017)

§  Sachdeva Gulshan, “India-Iran-Afghanistan Strategic Engagement and Implications for India’s Afghanistan and Connect Central Asia Policy,” in P K Singh (Ed) Strategic Yearbook 2017, (New Delhi: United Service Institution of India, 2017).

§  Sachdeva Gulshan, “Changing Dynamics of India-Central Asia Ties” Bishkek Project, Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, Columbia University, 5 April 2017.

§  Sachdeva Gulshan, “Developments in Europe & India-Europe Relations “World Focus, August 2017

§  Sachdeva Gulshan, “Economic Development & Energy in Central Asia” World Focus, October 2017

2016

§  Sachdeva Gulshan, India in a Reconnecting Eurasia: Foreign Economic & Security Interests (Washington DC:  Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and  Rowman & Littlefield).

§  Sachdeva Gulshan, “The India-Afghanistan Development Partnership” in Sachin Chaturvedi and Anthea Muleaka (Eds) India’s Approach to Development Cooperation (Routledge 2016).

§  Sachdeva Gulshan, “Economic Challenges in Post-2014 Afghanistan” in Arpita Basu Ray (Ed) Afghanistan Beyond 2014: Domestic and Regional Dynamics, ( New Delhi” Pentagon Publishers 2016).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan, “Influence of 1956 on the Economic Policy Discourse in Hungary” in Bhaswati Sarkar and Saroj R Jha (Eds) Hope Unlimited: The Hungarian Revolution of 1956, Parrot Reads, New Delhi, 2016: 131-139.

2015

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,Evaluation of the EU-India Strategic Partnership and the potential for its Revitalization(Brussels: Foreign Affairs Committee, European Parliament, 2015).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India’s Objectives in Central Asia” in David Denoon (Ed)China, The United States, and the Future of Central Asia (New York: NYU Press 2015).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Indian Energy Security and the Role of Renewables: Possibility of Cooperation with the EU” in  Girijesh Pant (Ed) India's Emerging Energy Relations: Issues and Challenges (Springer 2015).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ L’experienceRecente de I’IndeenMatiered’integrationregionale “inPhilipps Clerc, DrissGuerraoui and Xavier Richet (Eds) Integrations Regionales et Prospective des Territoires (Paris:  L Harmattan, 2015)

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India and the European Union: Human Rights Challenges” in DoutjeLettinga& Lars van Troost (Eds) Shifting Power and Human Rights Diplomacy: India ( Amnesty International Netherlands, 2015)

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Post-2014 Challenges in Afghanistan and India’s Role” in Pakistan’s Strategic Environment Post-2014(IPRI, 2015).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“The European Union and Conflict Resolution in Afghanistan”, in R K Jain (Ed) India, Europe and Conflict Resolution in South Asia ( Knowledge World Publications. 2015).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Is Northeast Ready for ASEAN Connection” in Rashpal Malhotra and Sucha Singh Gill (Eds) Look East And Act East: Potentials and Constraints  ( Chandigarh: CRRID, 2015)

2014

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“EU-China and EU-India:  A Tale of Two Strategic Partnerships” Strategic Analysis, 38:4, 2014.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India-EU & Afghanistan Challenge” in Jakub Zajączkowski, JivantaSchöttli and Manish Thapa (Eds), India in the Contemporary World (Routledge, March,2014. ISBN 978-0-415-81213-9).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ Changing Discourse through Integration” in Afghanistan Reconnected: Regional Economic Security beyond 2014 ( New York: East West Institute, May 2014).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Emerging Dynamics of Indian Development Cooperation” Berlin Conference on Asian Security 2014.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Post-2014 Afghanistan: Possible Areas of India-Russia Cooperation” in  Rajiv Bhatia et al (Eds) India & Russia: Deepening the Strategic Partnership ( New Delhi: Shipra Publishers, 2014, ISBN : 9788175417212).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India-Poland Economic Relations in the Context of broader India-EU Ties and Euro Crisis” in Vijay Sakhuja, Dinoj K Upadhyay & Patryk Kugiel (Eds) India Poland Relations in the 21st Century - Vistas for Future Cooperation ( New Delhi: Vij Books, 2014).

2013

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“The NDN: Perspectives of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan” in AndrisSprūds and DiānaPotjomkina (Eds) Northern Distribution Network: Redefining Partnerships within Nato and Beyond,( Riga: Latvian Institute for International Affairs,2013, ISBN: 978-9984-583-47-1)

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India-EU Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement” in Rajendra K Jain (Ed) India and the European Union in a Changing World (New Delhi: Aakar Books, 2013, ISBN:978-9350-022-634) pp. 90-113.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan, “Economic Consequences of Conflict in Northeast India” in V R Raghvan (Ed)  Consequences of Long term Conflicts in Northeast India  (New Delhi: Viz Books, 2013, ISBN: 978-93-82652-02-1)

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan, “India Should be Prepared for an Enhanced Engagement “ Debate on Post -2014 Afghanistan: India’s Options, Indian Foreign Affairs Journal, Vol. 8, No. 3,  Jul - Sep 2013

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Importance of Enhanced Indian Role in Post-2014 Afghanistan”  inRashpal Malhotra, Sucha Singh Gill and Neetu Gaur (Eds) Leveraging Economic Growth for Collective Prosperity in South Asia ( Chandigarh: CRRID, 2013, ISBN81-85835675).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India's ONGC Plans To Bring Russian Hydrocarbons To South Asia” Central Asia Caucasus Analyst,  Vol.  15, No. 10, 2013.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ TAPI: Time for the Big Push” Central Asia Caucasus Analyst,  Vol.  15, No. 14, 2013.

2012

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan, “India-EU Economic Ties: Strengthening the Core of the Strategic Partnership” inThe EU-India Partnership: Time to Go Strategic (Paris: EUISS, forthcoming, 2012).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,”EU-South Asia Economic Linkages” in  Jayaraj Amin (Ed) European Union in Changing International Order ( New Delhi: Kaveri books, 2012, ISBN 988-1747-91221), pp. 211-256.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Preparing the Northeast Economy for the ASEAN Linkage”  inLianzela, R S Ratna&Vanlalchhawna (Eds), India-ASEAN Economic Integration,(New Delhi: Macmillan, 2012, ISBN: 978-9350-59068), pp. 147-162.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“International & Regional Contribution to Afghan Reconstruction” in Arpita Basuroy, Binod Kumar Mishra &Aliva Mishra (Eds), International Intervention in Afghanistan: Motives & Approaches, (New Delhi: Shipra, 2012, ISBN 9788175416567), pp. 150-162.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ Afghan Reconstruction beyond 2014” Dialogue Quarterly ,  Vol 13, No. 3,  January-March 2012, pp.76-86.

2011

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Geo-economics & Energy for India” in David Scott (Ed), Handbook of India’s International Relations (London: Routledge, 2011, ISBN9781857435528), pp.47-56.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India’s Relations with Russia” in David Scott (Ed), Handbook of India’s International Relations (London: Routledge, 2011, ISBN9781857435528), pp.213-222.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Indo-Central Asian Economic Relations in  MarlèneLaruelle and Sébastien Peyrouse (Eds), Mapping Central Asia: Indian Perceptions and Strategies (London: Ashgate Publishing, 2011, ISBN: 9781-40940-9854), pp. 123-144.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Developing a Regional Approach to Development & Security in Afghanistan” in Arpita Basu Roy &Binoda Kumar Mishra (Eds), Reconstructing Afghanistan (Kolkata: Maulana Abul kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, New Delhi: Shipra Publishers, 2011, ISBN 9788175415485).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Case Studies: Afghanistan” in the Course on Conflict Management , Transformation & Peace Building’ Gandhian Studies programme, (Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2011,   ISBN: 978-81266-54420), pp. 172-184.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Convergence  between Economics of Transition and Development Economicsin Post 1991 Eurasia” in Suchandana Chatterjee and Anita Sengupta (Eds), Communities, Institutions and Transition in Post 1991 Eurasia, Delhi: Shipra, 2011, ISBN: 978-81-7541-5881),pp. 186-193.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Preparing the North Eastern Economy for the ASEAN Linkage” in Madhu Rajput (Ed), Understanding Northeast India  ( New Delhi: Manak Publications, 2011, ISBN 9788178312392),pp.275-298.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Regional Economic Cooperation through Afghanistan: A Key to Peace in Eurasia” in Aijaz A Bandey (Ed),  Silk Route and Eurasia: Peace & Cooperation,( Srinagar: University of Kashmir 2011, ISBN: 97881-92133508),pp. 457-468.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India-Central Asia Economic Engagement” in Vinod Anand (Ed), Perspectives on Transforming India Central Asia Engagement: Prospects & Issues ( New Delhi: Viz Books, 2011, ISBN 9789380177793).

2010 and Before

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,The Reconstruction Issue in Afghanistan: Indian & Chinese Contribution” in MarlèneLaruelle, Jean-François Huchet, Sébastien Peyrouse, and Bayram Balci. ( Eds)  China and India in Central Asia: A New Great Game? ( Palgrave Macmillan, 2010, ISBN9780230103566), pp.173-196.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Human & Minority Rights in Afghanistan” in Rainer Hofmann  & Ugo Caruso (eds)   Minority Rights in South Asia, (Frankfurt etc.: Peter Lang, 2010, ISBN978331609163), pp.07-22.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan," Regional Economic Linkages" in Nirmala Joshi (ed) Reconnecting India & Central Asia: Emerging Security & Economic Dimensions(Central Asia Caucasus Institute: Johns Hopkins University, 2010, ISBN 9789185937769), pp. 115-179. Revised Indian Edition by Pentagon Press, 2011, ISBN 9788182744936, pp. 105-176.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Regional Economic Cooperation through Afghanistan: A Key to Peace in Eurasia” in K Santhanam (ed) Eurasian Security Matters ( New Delhi: Allied Publishers, 2010, ISBN9788184246414), pp.91-102.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Afghanistan & Pakistan Sign Trade & Transit Agreement” Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol. 12, No. 16, 2010.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan, “Indo-Russian Economic linkages: A Critical Assessment” in Nivedita Das Kundu (ed), India-Russia Strategic partnership: Challenges & Prospects, (New Delhi, Academic Foundation, 2010, ISBN 9788171888276), pp. 107-122.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan " Indian Perspectives on Energy Security" in The 1979 Oil Shock, Legacy, Lessons , and Lasting Reverberations ( Washington: The Middle East Institute, 2009).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan “India & the EU: Time to de-bureaucratize Strategic Partnership” Strategic Analysis( ISSN 0970161)  Vol 33, No. 2, 2009, pp.202-207.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan “ India EU Economic Linkages: Need to Broaden Strategic Partnership’ International Studies( ISSN 00208817) , Vol 45 , No. 4, 2008, pp.341-368

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan” Understanding Economic Linkages between South & Central Asia” The Journal of Central Asian Studies(ISSN0975086X) Vol XVII, No. 1, 2008, pp. 53-64.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan," L’ Europe en Asie du Sud" in Guy Faure and David Hoyrup (Eds)  La PresenceEconomiqueEurpeenne en Asie du Sud-Est  (Paris : Les Indes Savantes, 2007, ISBN 9782846541770), pp.117-158.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India” in S Frederick Starr (Ed), The New Silk Roads: Transport & Trade in Greater Central Asia ( Washington: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program, 2007, ISBN 9185473359,) pp.335-382.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India-Russia Economic Relations: Gradual Shift from State Dominant Linkages to Private Initiatives” in Jean-François Huchet, Xavier Richet, Joël Ruet (Eds) Globalisation in China, India and Russia: Emergence of National Groups and Global Strategies of Firms ( New Delhi: Academic Foundation, Centre de Sciences Humaines, New Delhi and Universite Paris III, Sorbonne Nouvelle, 2007,ISBN 8171885829), pp. 217-239.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ Globalisation and the Development Strategy for Northeast “ inBhupinder Brar, Ashotosh Kumar and Ronki Ram ( eds)Globalisation and the Politics of Identity in India( New Delhi: Pearson Education, 2007, ISBN 8131707873),pp. 287-300.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ India& the EU: Boosting Relations through CECA” Indian Foreign Affairs Journal  (ISSN 09733248), Vol, 2, No.1, 2007, pp. 44-60.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Economic & Monetary Union” Unit 7 for the course European Union in the World Affairs, Indira Gandhi National Open University (ISBN 9788126629121, 2007), pp.67-76

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Common Agricultural Policy”  Unit 9 for the course European Union in the World Affairs, Indira Gandhi National Open University (ISBN 9788126629121, 2007), pp. 87-94.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ Regional Economic Cooperation and Integration in Central Asia “ in K Santhanam and Ramakant Dwivedi (eds) (New Delhi:  Anamaya Publishers :2007, ISBN 818834216), pp. 111-124

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“The Tajikistan Economy & India Tajikistan Trade & Economic Relations” in K Santahnam and Ramakant Dwivedi (eds) India-Tajikistan Cooperation: Perspectives and Prospects( New Delhi: Anamanya Publishers, 2007, ISBN 8188342068), pp. 98-117

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ India’s Attitude towards China’s Growing Influence in Central Asia” The China and Eurasia Forum Quarterly, (Sweden, ISSN 16534212)  4:3,August 2006,pp. 23-34.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Rethinking Development Strategy for the Northeast” Manpower Journal (ISSN 05425808 ), 41: 2, April-June 2006, pp.17-36.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Demystifying Northeast” Dialogue Quarterly (ISSN 09730095),  7: 3, 2006, pp.74-84.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan, “ Dynamics of India-EU Trade and Economic Relations” in Rajendra K Jain (ed.)  India and the European Union: Building a Strategic Partnershpi ( New Delhi: Radiant Publishers, 2007, ISBN8170272653 ),pp. 190-229.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan, “Economic Changes in Central Asia & Indian Response” in  J N Roy & B B Kumar ( eds) India & Central Asia: Classical to Contemporary Period” New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company, 2006, ISBN 8180694577),pp. 251-272.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India Russia Relations“ in V D Chopra (ed) India’s Foreign Policy in 21st Century ( New Delhi: Kalpaz publishers, 2006, ISBN 8178355000), pp. 113-126.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan, “Economic Developments and Regional Economic Trends in Central Asia: Emerging Asian Linkages” in R R Sharma (ed) India and Emerging Asia, ( New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2005, ISBN: 8178295679), pp. 268-294.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan, "North-Eastern Economy: New Policy Options" in AlokeshBarua (ed) India's North-East: Development Issues in a Historical Perspective, ( New Delhi: Manohar Pub. , 2005, ISBN 8173046395), pp. 307-330.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Preparing the Northeastern Economy for the Future” Eastern Quarterly , 3:3, 2005, ISSN 09754962, pp. 183-195.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan, ‘Indian Experience with Regional Economic Integration” in CharanWadva and VatroslavVekaric (eds) India & Serbia & Montenegro Reengagement: Regional and Bilateral Dimensions”,( New Delhi: APH Publishing Corp,  2005, ISBN817648961)pp. 233-270.

• Wadhva, Charan and Gulshan Sachdeva,“ Indian  Perspectives on East Asia” in CharanWadhva and Yuen Pau Woo (eds)  Asian Regionalism: Canadian & Indian Perspectives, ( New Delhi: APH Publishing Corp, 2005,ISBN 8176489441), pp. 23-54.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan, “Strengthening Economic Linkages between South & Central Asia” in Kuldip Singh (Ed) South-Central Asia: Emerging Issues, (Amritsar: Guru Nanak Dev University, 2005, ISBN 8177701223 ),pp. 122-148.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ Central Asian Economic Transformation & Indian Response” in  V Nagendra Rao & Mohammad Monir Alam (eds)  Central Asia: Present Challenges and Future Prospects, ( New Delhi: Knowledge World, 2005, ISBN 8187966343),pp. 265-282.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ Trilateral [ India-Russia-China] Economic Cooperation” World Focus ( New Delhi), 26:4, April, 2005.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,Understanding Euro Implications for India , Working paper No. 1(New Delhi: Centre for European Studies, JNU,2005).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Indian Ocean Region: Present Economic Trends & Future Possibilities”  International Studies (ISSN 00208817) 41: 1, 2004, pp. 89-114.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Rejuvenating Economic Relations between South Asia & Central Asia” Shygys( Almaty) No.2, 2004, pp. 88-101.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Strengthening Indo-Russian Economic Relations” Russia in Global Affairs,( Moscow) August 2004

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Economy: Public Private Partnership is a Must” in Northeast: Gateway to Southeast Asia, ( North Eastern Council, 2004).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Economic Changes in Central Asia & Indian Response” Dialogue Quarterly (ISSN09730095) 6: 2, 2004,pp. 84-106.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,‘Fiscal Governance in Northeast” Dialogue Quarterly (ISSN 09730095), 5,:4, 2004, pp. 53-64.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India-Russia Strategic Partnership Strengthened with Putin Visit” World Focus( New Delhi) 25:10-12, October-November, 2004.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Understanding Central Asian Economic Models” In Nirmala Joshi (Ed), Central Asia- The Great Game Replayed: Indian Perspective, (New Delhi: New Century Publishers, 2003, ISBN 817708058X),pp. 198-256.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Rejuvenating India-Russia Trade & Economic Relations” World Focus( New Delhi) No. 277 January 2003.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“ India& Eastern Europe” World Focus( New Delhi), Annual Issue, 24:10-12, December 2003.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,"Macroeconomic Policies and Achievements in Central and Eastern Europe, 1990-2000" in Shshikant Jha and Bhaswati Sarkar (Eds), Amidst Turbulence & Hope: Transition in Russian and Eastern Europe, (New Delhi: Lancer Books, 2002, ISBN8170950910), pp.139-154.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,"EconomicTransformation in Russia" in V D Chopra (Ed), Indo-Russian Relations and Russia Today (New Delhi: 2002).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Indo-Russian Economic Relations” in PrasannaPatasani (Ed), India and Russia: Towards Strategic Partnership,( New Delhi: Samskriti, 2002, ISBN 8187374160), pp.145-153.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Second Generation Reforms in the Northeast” in  R P Kharpuri (Ed), Vision for the Northeast in the New Millennium (Shillong: North Eastern Council, 2002).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,North-Eastern Economy: Present Realities & Future Possibilities “ Contemporary India ( Journal of Nehru Memorial Museum & Library New Delhi), 1:4, October-December 2002, pp. 67-90.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,Growth Through Partnership: Doing Business with CIS.( Prepared for Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) & Ministry of Commerce, Government of India,  New Delhi, 2002).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,Growth through Partnership: Doing Business with Central & Eastern Europe. ( Prepared for FICCI & Industry & Ministry of Commerce, Government of India,  New Delhi, 2002).

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Indo-Russian Trade & Economic Relations: Present Realities & Future Possibilities” in Shamsuddin (Ed), India & Russia Towards Strategic Partnership( New Delhi: Lancer Books, 2001, ISBN 8170950808), pp. 191-200.

§  Sachdeva, Gulshan,The Hungarian Economy & Indo-Hungarian Trade and Economic Relations.( Prepared for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi, 2001).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,The Economy of North-East: Policy, Present Conditions and Future Possibilities, (New Delhi: Konark, 2000, xxi+248 pages, index ISBN 81-220-0587-X).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“The Hungarian Economy: From Reforms to Transformation” in Nirmala Joshi (Ed), India and Hungary : Perspectives on the Changing World Order (New Delhi: Sanskriti, 2000, ISBN 81873740407), pp. 145-168.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India’s Northeast: Rejuvenating a Conflict-riven Economy” Faultlines, Volume 6, 2000 , pp. 79-104

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“India-China Economic Cooperation Through Growth Quadrangle” in Kanti Bajpai and Amitabh Matto (Eds), The Peacock and the Dragon: India-China Relations in the 21st Century( New Delhi: Har-Anand, 2000).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Economic Transformation in Central Asia” in Ahmed Mukarram (Ed),India, Iran and Central Asia: Delineating Future Economic Relations( New Delhi: Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies,1998).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Assam’s Economy: Past, Present and Future” Peace Initiatives, 4:1&2, 1998.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,“Economic Transformation in Central Asia" International Studies,34:3, 1997, pp. 313-328.

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,North-Eastern Economy: A Study on the Economic Situation in the North-East & Policy, Centre for Policy Research New Delhi (Prepared for the North Eastern Council Shillong, Government of India, 1999).

• Sachdeva, Gulshan,Privatization: An Interpretative Endeavour, Discussion Paper No. 21 (Budapest:  KOPINT-DATORG, 1994).

BOOK REVIEWS

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book  B.Vivekanandan, Global Visions of Olof Palme, Bruno Kreisky and Willy Brandt: International Peace and Security, Co-operation and Development in International Studies, Vol 57 (3),  2020.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book  Bhaswati Mukherjee, India and EU: An Insider’s View in India Quarterly, Vol 75(4) 2019, pp. 582-584.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Emma Mawdsley, From Recipients to Donors: Emerging Powers and the Changing Development Landscape , in  International Studies, Vol 53 (1), 2016, pp. 82-84.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Farian Sabahi and Daniel Warner (Eds), The OSCE and the Multiple Challenges of Transition: The Caucasus ( Aldershot: Ashgate, 2004) in International Studies, Vol 44, No. 4, 2007, pp351-353.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Laszlo Csaba,The New Political Economy of Emerging Europe (Budapest, AkademiaiKiado, 2005 in Europe-Asia Studies,, 58: 5,. 2006.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Eric W Sievers , The Post-Soviet Decline of Central Asia: Sustainable Development and Comprehensive Capital ( London: Routledge, 2003)International Studies 41:3, 2004.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Review Article of H‑J Wagener (Ed), book on the Theory and Policy of Systemic Change, ( Heidelberg: Physica‑Verlag and New York: Springer‑Verlag, 1993) Journal of Comparative Economics,  9: December, 1994.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Laszlo. Csaba (Ed)'s book Systemic Change and Stabilization in Eastern Europe( Aldershot: Dartmouth,1991) in  Europe‑Asia Studies(UK), 43:1, 1993.  [Hungarian Version published in Kulgazdasag,  37: 3, 1993]

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book D. Kim, K Jung and K Jeong (Eds) The Role of Market and State: Economic and Social Reforms in East‑Asia and East‑Central Europe, (Seol:Yonsei University, 1991)  ActaOeconomica (Hungary) 42: 3‑4, 1992.

o   [Hungarian version published inKulgazasag, 37: 5, 1993]

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Nigel. Swain Hungary: The Rise and Fall ofFeasible Socialism, (London and New York: Verso, 1992)  inOsteuropaWirtschaft(Germany), 39:2, 1993.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book G, Kolodko, D Gotz‑Kozierkiewicz and E. Skrzeszewska‑Pacek', Hyperinflation and Stabilization in Post Socialist Economies, (Boston‑Dortrecht‑London: Kluwer, 1991) Comparative Economic Studies(USA), 34: 3‑4, 1992.

·         Review Article of  I. major's book Privatization in Eastern Europe: A Critical Approach, UK: E Elgar, 1993 in Comparative EconomicStudies(USA), Vol. 36  No 4  1994.

o   [Hungarian version published inKulgazdasag , 38: 7, 1994]

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Centre for Policy dialogue, Growth or Stagnation: Review of Bangladesh’s Development, ( Dhaka, University Press,1996) Business Standard, March 4, 1998.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book K S Ramachandran, Reform: The Unfolding Story( New Delhi: Konark , ) Business Standard, April 11, 1997.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Ernesto M Pernia (Ed) Urban Poverty in Asia: A Survey of Critical Issues ( OUP,ADB) Business Standard, September 26, 1997

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Kartik C Roy , Hans Blomqvist& Iftekhar Hossian Development that Lasts ( New Delhi:New Age International, 1997), Business Standard, September 8, 1997.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book B R Virmani& Kala Rao , Economic Restructuring and Technological Upgradation (New Delhi: Response books,1997) Business Standard, July 23, 1997.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Baladas Ghoshal (Ed) India & Southeast Asia: Challenges &Upportunities, ( New Delhi: Konark,) Business Standard.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book Kamal NayanKabra, Development Planning in India: Exploring an Alternative approach ( New Delhi; Sage, 1997) Business Standard. November 27, 1997.

·         Sachdeva, Gulshan, Review of the book R R Sharma &ImreLevai( Eds) Economic Reforms, Liberalisation and Structural Change: India & Hungary ( New Delhi: Gyan Publishing, ) Business Standard, January 1, 1998.

ARTICLES IN NEWSMAGAZINES

§  “Greek Debt Crisis”Geopolitics, Vol. 6 (3), 2015.

§  “Geopolitics of Europe's Refugee Crisis, Geopolitics, October 2015.

§  ,“The Battle over Ukraine” Geopolitics, April 2014

§  “Reaching out to Central Asia” HimalSouthasian, 22 April 2014.

§   “Afghanistan: Looking Beyond 2014,Geopolitics, Vol 2, No.9, February 2012.

§  “Connect Central Asia, Geopolitics, Vol.3, No. 5,  October 2012.

·         “Rethinking [Afghan] Reconstruction", Geopolitics, Vol.1, No. 12, April 2011.

·         “A New Challenge from China” Geopolitics, Vol 2, No. 3, August 2011.

·          “India & the Euro Crisis”,Geopolitics, Vol 2, No. 7, December 2011.

·         "Afghan Reconstruction: Rethinking International Role"South Asia Defence& Security Review, Jan-Feb 2011.

§  “Achieving Security in South Asia through Regional Integration” Regional Integration Observer, Vol 4, No.2, 2010.

·         “ It is Time for India Russia CECA” New Theme, Vol 7, no. 1, Jan-Feb 2007.

·         " Reviving [Indo-Russian] Economic Interests"  (Cover Story) Frontline, Vol.17, Issue 21 , Oct. 14-27, 2000.

·         “ Rejuvenating Indo-Russian Economic Relations” New Theme, Special Issue on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s, visit to India, December 2004.

·         "Azerbaijan: Worth the Wait"  Global, April 2000.

·         ," Hungary: Riding the Wave" Global, August 2000.

•  “Rejuvenating the North-Eastern Economy” N-E Newsletter (Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India) Vol.1, No.2, December 1998.

• “IOR-ARC: Can the Dream Be Fructified” The Indian Ocean Review (Perth) 10:3, 1997.

• “Liberalization and the North East” [of India] Mainstream (New Delhi) Vol. XXXIII No 47, October  14, 1995.

   NEWSPAPER ARTICLES/WEB COMMENTARIES

1.      COVID-19 | Can G-20 provide the right platform for a global response?, Moneycontrol.com,  31 March 2020.

2.      Covid-19 pandemic: How China and Europe differ in tackling the crisis, Moneycontrol.com, 16 March 2020

3.      “The COVID-19 outbreak may slow down globalisation further”, Monecontrol.com, 4 March 2020

4.      “Trump India Visit | Strategic consequences of tough trade talk” Monecontrol.com, 20 Feb. 2020

5.      “CAA Debate | India needs to expand its engagement with European parliament” 3 Feb. 2020

6.      “Implications of the US-China trade deal on India” Moneycontrol.com, 22 Jan. 2020

7.      “Is the global trade conflict a blessing in disguise for India?” Moneycontrol.com, 31 Dec. 2019.

8.      Merkel Visit: Sustainability and mobility need to be focused,Moneycontrol.com, 1 November 2019.

9.      Modi-Xi Chennai Summit: A surprise is still possible, Moneycontrol.com, 11 October 2019.

10.  “India-Russia bilateral| Payback time for Russia’s support on Kashmir?” Moneycontrol.com, 3 Sep. 2019

11.  Trump and WTO | India must be prepared by reshaping its strategy, Moneycontrol.com, 20 August 2019.

12.  Implications of the Developing Situation in Kashmir, Valdai Club, 16 August 2019.

13.  What a slowdown in China means for the world and India, Moneycontrol.com 19 July 2019.

14.    India’s tactical non-alignment at display, Moneycontrol.com, 01 July 2019.

15.  New Delhi should look at re-shaping SCO, Moneycontrol.com, 18 June 2019

16.  The expansion of China’s Belt and Road Initiative poses new challenges for India, Moneycontrol.com, 2 May 2019

17.  New Delhi’s views on China’s Belt and Road Initiative is bad for India’s private sectorMoneycontrol.com, 24 April 2019. 

18.  “Can INSTEX Unite India, China and EU to Bypass US Sanctions on Iran?Moneycontrol.com, 5 February 2019.

19.  “Adjusting to Brexit May not be Tough for India Inc” Moneycontrol.com, 26 December 2018.

20.  “India must Rediscover its Ties with Central and Eastern Europe” Moneycontrol.com,  26 September 2018.

21.  “Assam’s NRC has Echoes of Europe’s Refugee Crisis” The Hindustan Times, 6 August 2018.

22.  “Emmanuel Macron’s Visit could Reshape India-France Strategic Ties”, The Hindustan Times, 8 March 2018.

23.  “Modi’s Speech Must be About More than Just India’s Readiness for Business” The Hindustan Times,  23 January 2018.

24.  “Europea Sangh meinDikkatehain par Bana Rahega” Rajasthan Patrika, 19 November 2017.

25.  14th EU-India Summit: Another Lost Opportunity for Restarting Trade Negotiations” SADF Comment 107, 12 October 2017

26.  What the Catalan Crisis Means for the Larger Europe Project” The Hindustan Times, 12 October 2017.

27.  “India Must Rejuvenate its Business Ties with the EU” The Hindustan Times, 5 October 2017

28.  “Why India, China must Look beyond Dokalam and Work Together, The Hindustan Times,  16 July 2017.

29.  “Elections in France”, Rajasthan Patrika, 9 May 2017.

30.  “Erdogan’s India Visit: Both Nations Used the Trip to Enhance Economic Ties” The Hindustan Times, 2 May 2017.

31.  “India's Central Asia Strategy” Special Interview, Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran (IRNA), 12 April 2017

32.  UGC’s archaic rules will destroy potential ‘world class’ universities like JNU” The Hindustan Times, 28 March 2017.

33.  Building a Common Regional Platform Against Terrorism, Hindi Jaagran, 26 February 2017.

34.  Reemergence of Russia, Rajasthan Patrika, 15 Jnauray 2017

35.  Europe’s Successful Currency Changeover Highlights Everything India Did Wrong,The Wire,  21 November 2016

36.  “Europe in a Corner” Indian Express, 24 December 2016.

37.  “AAjkalSankton ka Sangh Bana Europe” RajastahanPatrika, 22 December 2016.

38.  Demonetisation Impact: Parallel Black Economy May be Emerging, Business Standard, 15 November 2016.

39.  The Danger of a Bigger Black Economy Based on Invalid Currency is Emerging, The Wire, 14 November 2016

40.  At BRICS 2016, Modi Missed an Opportunity for Eurasian Integration, The Wire, 18 October 2016

41.  Russia and India Need to Guard Against the Consequences of Strategic Drift, The Wire, 14 October 2016

42.  “Changing Dynamics in Central Asia & Afghanistan” VIF India, 7 October 2016

43.  Brussels Conference is India’s Chance to Assert Role in Future of Afghanistan, The Wire, 5 October 2016.

44.  “India’s Afghanistan policy is on the right track” The Hindustan Times, 23 September 2016.

45.  What Next for Uzbekistan After Karimov? The Wire 6 September 2016

46.  “India and Pakistan can both benefit from Chabahar” The Hindustan Times, 2 June 2016.

47.  India Should Consider the Right Road for Asian Economies, The Hindustan Times, 17 Feb, 2016.

48.  TAPI Gas Pipeline May become Game Changer in South Asian Geopolitics” The Hindustan Times, 21 December 2015

49.  Germany is a Powerhouse India Leans On” The Hindustan Times,  3 October  2015.

50.  Europe’s Refugee Crisis, IDSA Comments, 9 September 2015.

51.  Development cooperation: White paper needed on this grey area, The Hindustan Times,  7 August 2015

52.  Greek Crisis: Ghabraye Dunia KeBazzar, RajastanPatrika, 30 June 2015

53.  PM's visit to Central Asia could provide new strategic direction, The Hindustan Times, 3 July 2015

54.  Kabul attack: The odds are stacked against India, The Hindustan Times, 8 May 2015

55. “In Economic Terms the EU Should Matter More”, The Hindustan Times, 27 October 2014

56.  Fall of the Berlin Wall: Marking 25 years, IDSA Comments, 10 November 2014.

57.  “AziëHeeftEen Eigen NAVO Nodig” Interview published in Knack (Belgium), 14 November 2014

58.   “Vladimir Putin’s Visit Can Oil India-Russia Ties” The Hindustan Times, 28 November 2014.

59.  “Machtscoalities van de ToekomstZijnVloeibaar”Interview published in MO magazine (Belgium), 6 December 2014

60.  “The Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan”, IDSA Comment, 26 June 2012.

61.  “The Eurozone Crisis & India-EU Ties”, IDSA Comment, 7 Feb 2012.

62.  “Joining Hands with EU”, The Times of India , 4 October 4, 2006.

63.  “Don’t Ignore Central Asia”, The Times of India,  15 June  2005.

64.  “ Boost Economic Relations with New Initiatives”, The Financial Express,  23 May 2005.

65.  " Time to Boost Indo-Russian Economic Times" ,The Economic Times , 29 September 2000.

66.  “ How Should We Privatise”, The Economic Times , 15 September 1998.

67.  “ Rouble Devaluation”, The Economic Times , August 1998.

68.  “ Wooing the Northeast”, The Economic Times, 6 May 1998.

69.  “Drive Against Tea Industry”, The Economic Times , 20 September 1997.

70.  “Put the North-East Back on the Map”,The Times of India , 26 August 1997.

71.  “ Focus on the North East”, The Hindustan Times , 3 July 1997.

72.  “ Rejuvenating the Seven Sisters”, Business Standard , 10 June 1997.

73.  “ IOR-ARC : Can the Dream Be Fructified?”, The Pioneer , 11 April 1997.

74.  "Package for North East”, The Economic Times, 9 November 1996

75.  "Linking NE with the Dynamic Asia", The Economic Times , 9 October  1996.

76.  "In the Right Direction", The Economic Times,  15 August 1996.

77.  "Privatising for the future", The Economic Times,  4 May 1996.

78.  "Eastern Bloc Models and Yearnings for India's Left", The EconomicTimes, 22 February 1996.

79.  "Exploring Indian Ocean Cooperation", Financial Express, 17 October 1995.

80.  "A Room in Global Market" The Economic Times , New Delhi,  9 September  1995.

81.  "The Sisters in Isolation", The Economic Times, 26 July  1995.

82.  “Let Market Integrate the Nation”, The Economic Times, 10 June 1995.

83.  “SAPTA: Lessons from LCD’s”, The Economic Times, 12 May 1995.

84.  “The Need for a Safety Net”, The Observer of Business and Politics, 2 June 1995.

85.  “Liberalisation : Miles to go”, The Economic Times, 6 October  1994.

86.  “Privatization in East Europe”, The Economic Times,  10 September  1994.

87.  “A Troubled Transition “, The Observer of Business and Politics, 2 September , 1992.

88.  “Privatizing Eastern Europe”, Patriot, 19 March 1991

   PRESENTATIONS/ INVITED LECTURES ( 2019-2001)

2019

• Participated at the Kick-off meeting of the joint project "Strengthening Indo-Pacific Studies in Europe" at the University of Warsaw, 13 December 2020.
• Presented a paper “India-Africa Partnership for Sustainable Development” at the 6^th International Meeting of Dakhla on “Rethinking Africa in the 21^st Century” organized by the Open University of Dakhla (Morocco) , 4-8 December 2019.
• Participated in a roundtable "EU Approach to Conflict Prevention" organized by Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 14 November 2019.
• Chaired roundtable “ India-EU Strategic Partnership: Trends and Possibilities” organized by Global India Network and Centre for European Studies at JNU, 14 November 2019
• Participated in EU-India Think Tanks Twinning Initiative Delhi workshop , 8 November 2019.
• Presented a paper “Nordics, India & SDG 2030 Agenda” in an international seminar “India & the Nordics”, organized by Centre for European Studies and Nordic Centre in India, at JNU, 1 November 2019.
• Delivered special lectures on (1) Economic and Monetary Union  (2) Climate Change and Energy Issues in Europe at the Jean Monnet Module Progarmme at Mangalore University. 21-22 October 2019.
• Participated in a roundtable on Regional Prosperity in South Asia, organized by The Chao Track and Institute for Peace & Conflict Studies, at the IIC New Delhi, 10 October 2019.
• Participated in an international Roundtable on the Role of Economy and Higher Education in India-Poland Relations” organized by JNU and the University of Warsaw, 13 September 2019
• Presented a paper “India’s Rediscovery and Engagement with Central & Eastern Europe” at an international Seminar on India and Central Europe, 22 August 2019’
• Participated in India-Russia video conference on contemporary global, regional and bilateral issues, organized by Sputnik News Agency at the Russian Information Centre, New Delhi. 14 august 2019.
• Chaired a session in a seminar on “ Sharing the Good Practices on Migration Governance” organized by International Labour Organization, at New Delhi, 10 July 2019
• Presented a paper "Europe, India and the BRI" at a seminar "European Union in a Changing World Order: Prospects for India-Europe Partnership" organised by the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) at New Delhi on  26 June, 2019.
• Presented  a paper “ Chinese grand Strategy & South Asia” at the  seminar on China's Current Grand Strategy at the Centre for US-China Relations at the New York University, 10 June 2019.
• Delivered lectures (1) Strategic Consequences of Indian Economic Growth and (2) India-EU Strategic Partnership at the Teaching Learning Centre, Central University of Punjab Bathinda. 1 June 2019.
• Partcipated in High level conversations on “Moving Forward EU-India Relation” at Friends of Europe;, Brussels, 2 April 2019
• Presented a paper “Prospects of EU-India Cooperation in Central Asia” at the EU-India Think Tanks Initiative workshop at the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), Brussels on 2 April 2019.
• Presented a paper  “ Indian Perspectives of EU Crises” and participated in a roundtable “ Future of EU-Asia Strategic Partnerships”  at the final conference of the Jean Moonnet Network project A New Dimension in Asia-Europe Relations: Exploring EU’s Global Actorness and Strategic Partnership in Asia (China, India, Japan and South Korea)—NEAR, Korea University, Seoul, 22-23  March 2019.
• Made presentation “ India-EU Political Cooperation” at the roundtable “ EU’s Engagement with India, organized by KU Leuven and South Asia Democratic Forum, at European Parliament, Brusssels, 12 March 2019.
• Participated in the 4^th workshop of the Global India Training Network, KU Leuven, 10-11 March 2019.

2018

• Prestened a paper  Jean Monnet Network NEAR meeting and conference at the Fudan University, Shanghai, China, October 29, 2018
• participated in  Horizon 2020 European Training Network “Global India” workshop at the University of Warsaw on 9-12 October 2018.
• Participated in roundtable “India & Central Europe in a New Global Order”, University of Warsaw, Poland 11 October 2018.
• participated in a roundtable “Brexit and Europe”  organized by Global Policy Institute,  London Metropolitan University, at London, 18 June 2018.
•  Presented a paper “Recent Indian Economic Developments” in a seminar  "Rising India: What Do We Need to Know" at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway, 24 May 2018.
• Made presentation at the Economic Connectivity Dialogue,  Chaophraya Dialogue, organized by Australia India Institute at Bangkok, 21 March 2018.
• Chaired Europe-India Roundtable on Climate Change & Clean Energy, JNU, 19 March 2018.
• participated in the fourth workshop on “A New Dimension in Asia-Europe Relations: Exploring EU’s Global Actorness and Strategic Partnership in Asia”, at National Centre for Research on Europe, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 26-27 February 2018.
• Participated in meeting of a new Marie Sklodowska Curie Action ITN project 'Global India' at Institut Barcelona d’EstudisInternacionals, Barcelona, 21-23 February 2018.
• Panelist in a roundtable “ The World in Transformation: A View from India” Casa Asia, Barcelona, 22 February 2018.

2017

·         Presented a paper on “ The Indian Economy : Strategic Consequences of Economic Growth” at the 5th International Conference on New Economic Models at Dakhla (Morocco), December 8, 2017.

·         Made presentation “India as an Anchor of Regional Economic Integration in the Indian Ocean Region” at the international seminar  "From Contest to Cooperation: A Vision for Shared Prosperity in The Indo-Pacific Region", organized by the United Service Institute of India, New Delhi, 02-03 November 2017.

·         Presented a paper ‘ EU-India Economic Relations” at the Third Workshop of NEAR project, Kieo University, Tokyo, 27 October 2017.

·         Presented a paper “ SDGs and Nordics”  in a workshop  "Nordics: An Exception in Europe?" at the Centre for European Studies, JNU, 6 September 2017

·         Made presentation on “ Future Research Agenda” at the Delhi Conference on South -South & Triangular Cooperation, Organised by Research & Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) and Forum for Development Cooperation, New Delhi, 24-25 August 2017.

·         Made presentation on China’s Global Rise and OBOR,  at the China and Central Europe in Changing World: Realities and Opportunities, organized by the  Institute of International Relations, University of Warsaw, 20 June 2017.

·         Made presentation at the seminar on “Global Economy and BRICS” at the Institute of International Relations, University of Warsaw, 7th June, 2017

·         Participated in a Roundtable " Trump Presidency, First Implications for the US-EU-Russia Relations" Warsaw School of Economics, 27 May 2017.

·         Participated at the kick off meeting of a new Marie Sklodowska Curie Action ITN project 'Global India' at the Dublin City University, Ireland, 19 May 2017.

·         Participated in a panel discussion " The European Union's Strategic Partnerships in Asia: A Reality Check", JNU, New Delhi, 2 May 2017.

·         Presented a paper “ The India- Afghanistan Development Partnership” at the international conference ‘Indo-Afghan Relations: Evaluating the Development and Strategic Partnership’ organized by Centre for Studies in International Relations and Development (CSIRD), Kolkata, at Jamia Millia Islamia, 21-22 March 2017.

·         Chaired valedictory session in a conference “Borders and Border Studies: The South Asian Perspective”, South Asia University, 6-7 March 2017.

·         Chaired a session in a seminar on India's Energy Security, Energy Studies Programme, JNU, 15 March 2017.

·         Made presentation on ‘Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 17: Global Partnership’ at the conference on Transforming India 2030: Strategies for Sustainable Development Goals at the Symbiosis International University, Pune, 17 February 2017.

·         Made presentation “Current Trends of Bilateral Relations within the RIC Framework” at  the 15th Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral academic conference, organized by Institute of Chinese Studies  at New Delhi, 24-25 January 2017

2016

·         Presentation at the conference on “The EU and the Global Development Framework: A Strategic Approach to the 2030 Agenda” 7 March 2016. organized by Instituto AffariInternazionali at the Italian Foreign Ministry, 7 March 2016, Rome.

·         Presentation on “ Trade, Transit & Energy Linkages” at Afghanistan- India Security Dialogue, United Service Institution of India, 14-15 March 2016.

·         Made presentation on Afghanistan at 18th Chaopraya Dialogue (An India Pakistan Track II Initiative) 18, 18-20 March, Bangkok.

·         Made presentation “The Way Forward” at the international conference “ India- Afghanistan Relations” organized by Observer Research Foundation and Frederic Ebert Foundation, New Delhi,  28-29 March 2016.

·         Participated in a panel discussion " Migrants and Refugees in International Affairs:Europe" School of International Studies, JNU 6 April 2016.

·         Partipated in an interactive meeting on India-China relations with senior Chinese Foreign Ministry officials, Beijing, 22 April 2016.

·         Participated in a meeting with the  Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Beijing, 25 April 2016.

·         Participated in roundtable meeting with the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), Beijing, 26 April 2016.

·         Participated in a meeting with Sichuan provincial officials in Chengdu, China, 27 April 2016.

·         Participated in a roundtable at the Institute of South Asian Studies, Sichuan University, China, 28 April 2016.

·         Participated in a roundtable, India University of Warsaw, 12 May 2016.

·         Participated in roundtable on “Emerging India”, Jagiellonian University Krakow, Poland, 13 may 2016.

·         Participated in a roundtable on “ Contemporary development in India” Maria Curie Sklodowska University, Lublin (Poland), 21 May 2016.

·         Participte in a roundtable “India in Emerging Regional and Global Order” at the University of Gdansk, 24 May 2016.

·         Partcipated in a roundtable “India and the Emerging Global Order” University of Wrocław, Poland, 30 May 2016.

·         Participated in roundtable “Evolving Global Politics: Indian and European Perspectives”, Centre for Europe, University of Warsaw, 2 June 2016.

·         Presented a paper  at the international seminar on "The Great Powers and Central Asia after Western Drawdown from Afghanistan, organized by the Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies of Columbia University, New York and the OSCE Academy,6-7 June Bishkek .

·         Participated in two panel discussions 'Changing Geopolitical Landscape, New Actors, Alignments and Strategic Options" and “CAMCA and East West Transport and Transit Corridors" at the  CAMCA Forum in Tbilisi, Georgia,17-19 June  2016.

·         Participated in a roundtable discussion on the Developments Afghanistan, Vivekanand India Foundation, 11 July 2016.

·         Chaired a session on ‘Emerging Global Development Architecture’ at the meeting of Development Partnership Administrators (DPAs) or equivalent agencies from BRICS Member States at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi, 6-7 August 2016.

·         Participated in a panel discussion on the book “ India’s approach to development cooperation” at the India Habitat Centre,9 August 2016.

·         Participated in a roundtable " Central & Eastern Europe in the EU" Centre for European Studies, JNU, 14 Sep 2016

·         Made presentation on “JNU's collaborative experience with European institutions” at a conference on 'EU-India Cooperation in Higher Education' 29 September 2016 New Delhi.

·         Chaired a session on 'Inclusive Multilateralism' at BRICS Civil Forum 2016, 3 October New Delhi

2015

•          Participate in a Roundtable discussion “DruzhbaDosti: India’s Trade Opportunities with Russia, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 22 April, 2015

•             Participated in a Roundtable discussion “The Future of India-Afghanistan Relations”, FES, 24 April 2015, IIC New Delhi.

•             Presented a paper, “EU-India Investment Flows” at BRIC seminar, organized by the FMSH Paris and CESP, JNU, 28 April 2015

•             ‘Is Northeast Ready for ASEAN Connection” at the international seminar “North East and the Asiatic Southeast” organized by CRRID and Manipur University at

                Imphal. 22-23 May 2015.

•             Presented a paper on Indi’s development Cooperation “ at workshop on "The Future of South-South Cooperation in Asia" Phnom Penh 27-28 May 2015

•             Participated in the UMass Amherst-JNU workshop on Climate change”, 3-5 June 2015,

•             Presented a paper on “India-Central Asia Relations at CAMCA Regional Forum, organized by Rumsfeld Foundation at Ulaanbaatar,  Mongolia, 20-21 June 2015.

•             Made presentation on EU-India Startegic partnership, European Parliament, Brussels, 22 June 2015.

•             Participated in a discussion on India-Russia Relations, at Ananta Aspen Institute, 25 August 2015.

•             Participated in workshop on Policy Implications of Indian Civil Society Participation in India’s Development Cooperation, organized by PRIYA and MYRADA,

                Bengaluru, 4 September, 2015.

•             Presentation on EU-India Stratgic partnership to EU Political Counsellors at the EU delegation in India , 9 September 2015.

•             Presentation on “Evolving EU Policy” at a roundtable on Europe’s Refugee Crisis, CES, JNU, 23 September 2015.

•             Participated in a roundtable discussion on Ukraine Crisis and its Aftermath, Jamia Milia Islamia, 5 October 2015

•             Presented a paper “Advancing South-South Cooperation: Provider Perspectives" organized by the Asia Foundation and Korea Development Institute,  Jakarta,

               28-29 Oct. 2015.

•             Participated in the EU-India think tank conference, organized by FES and EPC, New Delhi, 3 November 2015

•             Participated in “ India Pakistan Dialogue : How to Transform the Process” organized by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung at Bangkok, 15-17 October 2015.

•             Presented a paper on Development Cooperation Strategies of Emerging Donors: A Case of India” at the Third International Meeting of Dakhla on the theme”

                 Les nouveaux territoireséconomiquesActeurs et facteurs de l’émergenceExpériencesinternationales compares, Dakhla, Morocco, 2-6 December 2015.

•             Presented a paper “ India’s Collaboration on SSC” at Advancing South South Cooperation: Seoul Author’s Workshop” organized by Korea Development Institute

                and Asia Foundation, Seoul, 9-10 December 2015.

•             Participated in JNU- UMass Faculty Retreat in the area of Climate Change at JNU 17-19 December 2015.

•             Participated in FIDC Regional Consultation Programme, Jaipur, 22-23 December 2015.

2014

·         Participated in the Roundtable discussion on “ Evolving India-CIS Cooperation in the Hydrocarbon Sector” organised by the ONGC at Petrotech India, 14 January 2014.

·         Presented a paper “Economic Challenges in Post-2014 Afghanistan” at the International symposium Afghanistan in 2014 and beyond: The Domestic, Regional and International Dynamics” organised by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata, 17 January 2014.

·         Made presentation on “Assessing Indian Development Cooperation” at the seminar Indian Development Cooperation Policy: The State of the Debate” organised by Forum for Indian Development Cooperation, IIC New Delhi, 18 January 2014.

·         Presented a paper on “EU and China” at Indian Council of World Affairs, 6 Feb 2014.

·         Presented a paper “Linking South Asia and Europe through Afghanistan and Central Asia” at the International Conference “Development, Security & Regional Cooperation in Central & South Asia: Euro Asian Perspectives” Centre for Inner Asian Studies, JNU, 13-14 March  2014.

·         Presented a paper “Setting the Scene for Economic Cooperation: Afghanistan and the Region in 2014. “ at an international conference “Afghanistan Reconnected: Creating Momentum for Regional Economic Security Organised by East West Institute and German Council on Foreign Relations at  Berlin, 8-10 April 2014.

·         Presented a paper “International Development Cooperation: Are Nordics Different?” at the international seminar India and the Nordics in a Changing World, Centre for European Studies, JNU, 24-25 April 2014

·         Presented a paper on “Recent Developments in Afghanistan”  at the Fifth India-EU Forum Indian Council of World Affairs ,  European Union Institute for Security Studies and FRIDE, 29-30 April 2014

·         Made presentation “EU as an International Actor in Asia's Future” at the seminar “Enlargement 2004 – 10th year Anniversary ‘ organized by Observer Research Foundation and the EU Delegation to India, 6 May 2014.

·         Presented a paper “Internationalization of Higher Education as Seen from an Indian institution” at the international Seminar on the Indo-Norwegian Cooperation Programme in Higher Education and Research, organized by the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education , University of Oslo, 19 May 2014

·         Presented a paper “ India-Afghanistan Partnership” at the workshop on “India’s Soft Power: The Emerging Dynamics of Indian Development Cooperation” Organized by The Asia Foundation and Resarch and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), 22-23 May 2014.

·         India’s Role in Post-2014 Afghanistan” at an international seminar “Pakistan’s  Strategic Environment: Post-2014” organized by by the Islamabad Policy Research Institute, Islamabad 28-29 May 2014

·         Presented a paper “Emerging Dynamics of Indian Development Cooperation” at the Eight Berlin Conference on Asian Security: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: 100 Years After World War I-Pathways to Secure Asia, , organized by German Institute of International and Security Affairs and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Berlin, June 22-24, 2014

·         Presented a paper “Energy Security in India and the Role of Renewable Energy” at 13th Russia-India-China (RIC) Dialogue, Institute of Far Easter Studies Moscow, 2-3 July 2014.

·         Presented a paper “Challenges and Prospects of Peace Building in Afghanistan” at the roundtable Afghanistan and Central Asia 2015’ organized by United Service Institution of India and North East South Asia (NESA) Centre for Strategic Studies USA, 10-11 September, New Delhi.

2013

1.      Presented a paper at the international conference “ Modern Housing as an Engine of Comprehensive Development & Transformation of Rural Areas” organised by Cabinet of Ministers, Uzbekistan, 16-17 April 2013.

2.      Presented a paper “ India, Europe and Energy Security”, at the national conference on Energy Security and India’s Foreign Policy” Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, 22-23 April 2013.

3.      Delivered ave a lecture on “Eurozone Crisis & India” at the Enrichment programme to Delhi Public School Economics teachers, DPS Society, New Delhi, 1 May 2013.

4.      Presented a paper “ Post-2014 Afghanistan: Possible Areas of India-Russia Cooperation “ at the international conference “ New Contours of India Russia Special & Privileged Partnership” organised jointly  by ICWA New Delhi and MGIMO at Moscow, 21-22 May 2013.

5.      Participated in round table discussion on India-Russia, at the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), 23 May 2013.

6.      Presented a joint paper (with GVC Naidu) “ India& Southeast Asia” at the conference “ China, United States & the Future of Southeast Asia” at the New York University, 3-4 June 2013.

7.      Presented a paper “An Indian Perspective on Regional and Transcontinental Economic Integration through Afghanistan’ at the  High level workshop on the Arteries Connecting to the Heart of Asia & the Global World” organised by the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Riga, 11-12 June 2013.

8.      Delivered a lecture, “ India’s Development Experience in Afghanistan” at the Forum for Indian Development Cooperation, RIS New Delhi, 2 August 2013.

9.      Delivered a series of lectures on (Eurozone Crisis, India- EU Relations, Post-2014 Afghanistan)  at the Department of Politics and Civics, University of Mumbai, 24-26 August 2013.

10.  Delivered a lecture on “Eurozone Crisis and Implications for India” at the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, 30 August 2013.

11.  Presented a paper on “Energy Security in India & Europe” at the international seminar “ EU-India: Understanding the Challenges and Opportunities for Energy Cooperation” organised by The Energy Research Institute (TERI), TechnischeUniversitat Darmstadt and VokswagenStiftung, New Delhi, 4 September 2013.

12.  Presented a paper ““Broadening India-EU Partnership beyond Economics” at the SIS-ICWA Dialogue on “India’s Foreign Policy: Diplomatic Breakthroughs and Critical Gaps” at JNU, 7-9 October 2013

13.  Presented a paper “Post-2014 Development Scenario in Afghanistan:  Role of Regional Players” at the International conference on Changing Scenario in Afghanistan Implications for South Asia” organised by South Asian University New Delhi, 23 October 2013.

14.  Delivered a series of lectures ( India’s Role in Post-2014 Afghanistan, India-EU Relations, International Development Cooperation: Evolving Architecture) at the MykolasRomersUniveristy, Vilnius Lithuania, 15-21 October 2013.

15.  Presented a paper on “ Relevance of Central Asian Energy for India” at teh international seminar on Indian Ocean & Central Asian land Locked States” organised by the Society for Indian Ocean Studies” at Teen Murti House New Delhi, 26-27 October 2013.

16.  Made presentation on “Istanbul Process” at the international conference Doing Business with Afghanistan, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry,  November 2013

17.  Participated in Second Inter-Regional Summit on Afghanistan, organised by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), Istanbul, 20-22 November 2013.

18.  Presented a paper on ‘ Regional Cooperation and Connectivity” at the international conference “Afghanistan Central Asia Dialogue” organised by Afghanistan institute for Security Studies, Kabul, 20-21 December 2013.

19.  Made a presentation on “ Regional Cooperation and Trade Issues in South Asia” at the Peace Conference, organised by South Asia Fraternity, Gandhi Darshan, New Delhi, 28 December 2013.

2012

1.      Presented a paper “ India’s Objectives in Central Asia” at an international conference  US, China & the Future of Central Asia, New York University, New York, 6-8 February 2012.

2.      Presented a paper“ India-EU Trade & Investment Relations” at an international conference India & the European Union  in a Changing World : Perceptions and Perspectives, Centre for European Studies, JNU, 1-2 March 2012.

3. Presented a paper “ Preparing  for an Indian Silk Road Strategy”  at an International conference Cooperative Development, Peace & Security in South & Central Asia, Centre for Research in Rural & Industrial Development, Chandigarh, 28-30 March 2012.

4.      Presentation on “Expanding India EU Strategic Partnership” at the Roundtable on  “Emerging International Strategic Dynamics: Indian & EU Perspectives” organised by the Institute for Defence Studies & Analysis &  Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, New Delhi,  17 April 2012.

5.      Presented at paper “Indian Perceptions of the New Silk Road Strategy & Transformation of the NDN into a Commercial Route” at the International Workshop organised by the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Riga, 7-8 May 2012.

6. Presented a paper " India Poland Economic Cooperation" at the Roundtable “Poland and India: Vistas for Future Partnership, Presentation, organised by the Indian Council of World Affairs and Polish Institute of International Relations at Warsaw, 17 May 2012.

7. Participated in Panel Discussion on “India as an Emerging Power” at the University Of Warsaw, 18 May 2012.

8.      Participated in a Panel Discussion on “Indian Economy on a Downward Spiral: Road to Recovery” at the PHD Chamber of Commerce, New Delhi 27 June 2012.

9.      Participated in the “Delhi Investment Conference on Afghanistan” organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry’, 28 June 2012.

10.  Presented a paper “Post-2014 Economic Challenge in Afghanistan” at the International Roundtable on Afghanistan, organised by India Central Asia Foundation, at IIC New Delhi, 7 July 2011.

11.  Participated in a Roundtable on “ India’s Engagement with Central Asia”organised by Institute for Defence Studies & Analysis, 10 July 2012.

12.  Participated in a Roundtable on “India’s Northeast Region and Southeast Asia: Exploring Potential Collaboration”, organised Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore at IIC New Delhi, 13 July 2012.

13.  Presented a paper on” Economic Challenges in Post- 2014 Afghanistan” at the India China Dialogue on Evolving Security Environment in the Af-Pak Region” organized by Pakistan Studies Programme, Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia,27-28 August 2012.

14.  Presented paper on “ Evaluating India’s New Connect Central Asia Policy” at the Fourth East Asian Conference on Slavic & East European Studies” organized by the International Council for Central & East European Studies at the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, Kolkata, 4-5 September 2012.

15.  Delivered lecture on “ Crisis Facing the European Union” at the 55^th Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats at the Foreign Service Institute, New Delhi., 10 September 2012.

16.  Presentation on “Economic Challenges Confronting the EU” at the seminar European Union at Crossroads” organised by Centre for European Studies, JNU, 11 September 2012.

2011

1. Presented a paper ”International& Regional Contributions to Afghan Reconstruction” at the International Conference on Rethinking International Intervention in Afghanistan Organized by MAKAIAS and ICWA, New Delhi- 6-7 January 2011.

2. Presentation on "India-Poland Bilateral Relations" at  the Roundtable discussion on India & Poland in the Context of Global Aspirations, at CES, JNU, 13 January 2011.

3. Presented a paper “India and the EU: Broadening Strategic Partnership Beyond Economics” at the international conference India and European Union: Economic Relations  organized by the Institute of Economic Growth Delhi, 14 January 2011.

4. Presented a paper " The EU Response to Regional Integration Processes in South Asia” at theEuropean Union Studies Association- Asia Pacific conference, Chulalongkorm University, Bangkok, 17-19 February 2011.

5. Presented a paper on "Indo- Kazakh Economic Linkages in the Context of India’s Emerging 'Look-West' Policy", at the International Seminar India-Kazakhstan: Prospects for a Strategic Partnership  Organised by India-Central Asia Foundation at IIC, New Delhi , 18 January 2011.

6. Presented a paper “ India-Central Asia Economic Engagement” at the international seminar Perspectives on Transforming India- Central Asia Engagement: Prospects and Issues, organized by Vivekananda Foundation, New Delhi, 14-15 February 2011.

7. Delivered a lecture on “Rethinking Reconstruction through Development Aid” at the Pandit Hriday Nath Kunzru Memorial Lecture Series, organized by SIS &ICWA, New Delhi, 25 February  2011.

8.      Presented a paper “Two Decades On: Is Economics of Transition Converging with Development Economics” at the International Seminar on Central and Eastern Europe: Two Decades after the Cold War, organized by the Centre for European Studies, JNU, 14-15 March 2011

9. Presented a paper "Rethinking India-EU Strategic Partnership beyond Economic Ties" at a conference Emergence of India as Global Player, organised by Global India Foundation, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 24-26 March 2011.

10. Presentation on " Rethinking International Aid: The Case of Afghanistan" Okais Budapest Chapter, Corvinus Univeristy of Budapest,, 10 May 2011.

11. Presentation on "Can There be a Regional Strategy on Afghanistan?"  Hungarian Association of British Alumni, Budapest, 26 May 2011.

12.  Presentation on “ India-EU Economic Relations “ at the Executive Development Programme, International Economics & Business Management  for the Officers of the Indian Foreign Service , Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, 15 July 2011.

13.  Participated in the International conference “Internationalization of Higher Education: Understanding and Responding to Bologna Process’ organized by India EU Study Centres Program (IESCP) and Manipal Centre for European Studies, Manipal University,  25-26 August 2011 at Manipal.

14.  Presented a paper on the Economic Situation in Afghanistan” at the symposium India’s Options in Afghanistan organised by Pakistan Studies Programme, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 9 September 20111.

15.  Presented a paper “ Eurozone Crisis in the post-Lisbon Regime” at the International Conference European Identity after the Lisbon Treaty” Centre for European Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi, 22-23 September 2011.

16.  Presented a paper “India-EU Economic Ties: Strengthening the Core of Strategic Partnership” at the Third India-EU Forum on Effective Multilateralism 2011,  ICWA, New Delhi, 27-28 September 2011.

17.  Discussant for the session Energy Security & Transport Corridors at the International Conference India’s Eurasian Endeavour: Rediscoveries and Reformulations’  organised by Global India Foundation, New Delhi, 29-30 September 2011

18.  Presentation on “Debt Crisis in the Eurozone” at the workshop India & the World, SIS Foundation Day, 1 October 2011.

19.  Presented a paper “Rethinking Afghan Reconstruction” at the International Conference on  Indian and Central Asian Perspectives on Afghanistan, Organized by India Central Asia Foundation, New Delhi, 27-29 October 2011

20. Presented a paper on India EU Economic Relations: An Overview, at international conference India: Emerging Economic Power Quest for EU and World Economic order” at University of Hyderabad, 2-4 November 2011.

21.  Participated in Brainstorming session on “Development Cooperation and Emerging Economies” organised by RIS  at IIC New Delhi, 9 November 2011.

22. Delivered a special lecture  “Recent Developments in Afghanistan” South Asian University New Delhi, 21 November 2011.

23. Delivered a guest lecture on “ Afghanistan and Future of Asia” at the Faculty of Political Science, School of Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi national University, New Delhi, 26 November 2011.

24.  Presented a paper “ Eurozone Crisis and its Implications for India-EU Economic Relations” at the Roundtable on India & EU in the Context of Global Economic Crises” organised by CES and University of Warsaw, at New Delhi, 8 December 2011.

25. Participated in an interactive session on “South & Central Asia”, organised by the CRRID at Chandigarh, 11-12 December 2011.

26.  Presented a paper ‘Euro Crisis: Implications for India” at the international Conference India in International Relations-Regional & Global Dimensions, Centre for Contemporary India Research & Studies, University of Warsaw, 16-17 December 2011.

27. Discussant on the session on “Transport Corridors” at the international seminar on Silk Road & India: Historical & Contemporary Relevance” organised by ICAF, GIF & MAKAIAS at IIC New Delhi, 27-28 December 2011.

2010

1. Presentation on India’s Strategic Partnerships with the EU &Russia,  at the Winter School on Understanding India’s Strategic Environment and Security Challenges, Doon University, Dehradun , 17 December 2010.

2. Presentation on "India-Poland Bilateral Relations" at the ICWA-PISM Conference on India & Poland in the Changing World Order , New Delhi, 7 December 2010.

3. Presentation on "How Could Europe & Asia Co-operate to Support Peace-Building & Rehabilitation in Afghanistan" at  the Salzburg Global Seminar Session 476 The Future of Asian Integration and Security in the 21st Century: Sharing Experience on Multilateralism and Institution-Building from Europe, Salzburg (Austria), 1 December 2010.

4.       Presented a paper “European Response to Regional Cooperation Issues in Afghanistan” at the International Seminar on European Engagement in Afghanistan, organized by the Centre for European Studies, JNU, New Delhi, 22-23 November 2010.

5. Presented a paper “India-Russia Economic Ties” at the International Conference The Emerging Global Order: Perspectives from India & Russia organized by the Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 16-17 November 2010.

6. Presented a paper “Emerging Convergence between Economics of Transition and Development Economics” at the National Seminar Transition in the Post-Soviet Space: Political, Economic & Foreign Policy Dimensions, Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, JNU, 1-2 November 2010. 

7. Presented a paper" EU-South Asia Economic Linkages" at the international seminar on European Union in Changing International Order: Issues & Concerns, Mangalore University, 20-21 October 2010.

8. Presentation on "India-EU Business Partnership, With Special Reference to Germany”,  atIndo-German Manager Training Programme , IBS Gurgaon, 3 August 2010.

9. Presentation on  "Development, Regional Trade & Transit" at the Roundtable on " India's Strategy in Afghanistan: Combining Hard & Soft Power" Organised by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung India Office, Hotel Claridges, New Delhi, 31 July 2010.

10. Presentation on "EU-India Economic Relations,  at the Executive Development Programme, International Economics & Business Management, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, 23 July 2010.

11. Presented a paper “Regional Economic Cooperation through Afghanistan: A Key to Peace in Eurasia,” the International Conference on Changing Security Landscape of Eurasia: Role of regional Groupings, Organized by ICAF,MAKAIAS, GIF, IIC New Delhi- 27-29 May 2010.

12. Presentation on “ Reconnecting India & Central Asia” at Central Asia Caucasus Institute, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC, 12 May 2010.

13. Presentation on  “The Economics of Peace Dividend in Manipur” at a seminar on The Peace Dividend, organized by the State Academy of Training, Imphal, 13 April 2010.

14. Presentation on “India: Development Challenges” at workshop on EU & Emerging Powers, organised by Institute for European Studies, Brussels, 22-23 March 2010.

15. Presentation on “India’s Role in a New Regional Strategy on Afghanistan” at a conference on Stabilization in Afghanistan-After the London Conference: European Strategies & the Role of Regional Powers, Organized by Hanns Seidel Stiftung  & German Institute for Politics a& Security (SWP), Brussels, 16-17 March 2010.

16. Presentation on “The European Union & Afghanistan” at an international Conference on Connections and Dialogue: The European Union and the Asia Pacific Perspectives, Perceptions and Policies, Organized by European Union Studies Association – Asia Pacific etc., 8-9 January 2010.

2009

1.      Presentation on “Economic & Developmental Issues at the RoundtableAf-PAK: The Road Ahead at Institute of Peace & Conflict Studies, New Delhi, 24 December 2009.

2. Presented a paper “India Russia Economic Cooperation: Impact of Global Economic & Financial Crises” organized by Indian Council of World Affairs & Moscow State Institute for International Relations, Moscow, 9-10 December 2009.

3. Presentation on “Costs of Conflict & Non-Cooperation” at the International Seminar India-Pakisan Peace Process: Reviving the Dialogue organized by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Singapore, 24-25 November,  2009.

4. Presentation on “Linking Northeast with ASEAN Economies” at the seminar organized by the University of Lukhnow, 20-21 November 2009.

5.      Presented a paper “Regional Economic Cooperation through Afghanistan: A Key to Peace in Eurasia”  at the International Conference on Eurasian Peace & Cooperation: Challenges & Opportunities, Organised by University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 17-19 August 2009.

6. Presentation on “Economic Growth ;The Uzbek way”  at the  International Roundtable on Economic & Political Reforms in Modern Uzbekistan: Current Status and Perspectives, Organised by the Institute for Studies of the Civil Society & OSCE, Tashkent, 20 -21 July 2009.

7.      Presented a paper on “Preparing the Northeast for ASEAN Linkage” at an International Seminar “Exploring ASEAN Markets for India’s Northeast Products”, organized by UNCTAD and  Mizoram University at Aizawl, 28-29 May 2009

8. Presented a paper “Situation in Afghanistan: Time for a Regional Approach?” in an International Seminar on Indigenisation of Afghan Reconstruction: Challenges & Opportunities, organized by Maulana Azad Institute for Asian Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 18-19 March 2009.

9. Presentation on “Situation in Afghanistan: Time for a Regional Approach?” atInstitute of Sociology & Social Policy, Corvinus University of Budapest, 5 March 2009.

10. Presentation on “Emerging India in Rising Asia?” atBudapest University of Technology &Economics,, 3 March 2009.

11. Presentation on “India & the EU: Need to De-bureaucratize Strategic Partnership” atInstitute of Sociology & Social Policy, Corvinus University of Budapest, 26 February 2009.

12. Presentation on “Rising India: Limits of European Engagement” at Department of Economics, Corvinus University of Budapest, 24 February 2009.

13. Presentation on Situation in Afghanistan: Time for a Regional Approach?” at Central European University Budapest, 23 February 2009.

14. Presentation on “Development Strategy for Indian Northeast” at Institute of Sociology & Social Policy, Corvinus University of Budapest, 19 February 2009.

15. Presentation on ‘Recent Economic Developments in India” ,EtvosLorand University Budapest,  19   February 2009.

16. Presentation on ‘Rising India: Major Internal & External Developments”, Institute of Sociology & Social Policy, Corvinus University of Budapest, 12 February 2009.

17. Presentation on “Situation in Afghanistan: Time for a Regional Approach?”, attheEuropean Academy (EURAC), Bolzano/Bozen Italy, 7 January 2009.

2008

1. Presentation on “Rising India: Major Internal & External Developments”, Faculty of Sociology, University of Trento, Italy, 11 December 2008.

2. Presentation on “Regional Development Strategy for the Indian Northeast”, Faculty of Sociology, University of Trento, Italy, 12 December 2008.

3. Presentation on “Economic Development in a Conflict Zone: The Case of Afghanistan”, Faculty of Sociology, University of Trento, Italy, 12 December 2008.

4. Presentation on “Economic Developments in Central Asia : Opportunities for Indian Business”  at the Interactive Session on India & Central Asia: Prospects for Business organized by the  Confederation of Indian Industry and India Central Asia Foundation,  New Delhi, 30 September 2008.

5. Presentation on “India-Greater Central Asian Linkages” Cambridge Central Asia Forum, University of Cambridge, 11 June 2008.

6. Presented  a paper  “Situation in Afghanistan: Need for a Regional Approach to Development & Security”, at  the Third International Turkish Asian Congress: China-India Russia: Security & Strategic Cooperation in Asia, Istanbul, 21-23 May 2008.

7. Presentation on “Recent Developments in Afghanistan”, at Capacity Development Training Programme for Kabul University Teachers at Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Research ( IGIDR) Mumbai, 31 March 2008 .

8. Presentation  on “India-EU Economic Linkages: Special Focus on the North Mediterranean Region”,at the International Seminar  “India & the Mediterranean Region ” JNU, New Delhi, 18-20 March, 2008.

9. Presentation  on “India - Greater Central Asia Trade & Economic Linkages”, at the International Conference on “Cooperative Development and Peace in Central Asia: An Indian Perspective” CRRID, Chandigarh, March 15-17, 2008.

2007

1. Presentation on “Developments in Afghanistan & India”, India Europe Dialogue, 22-23 November 2007, New Delhi.

2. Presentation on “Liberalisation& the Northeast”,  Consortium for Educational Communication- University Grants Commission EDUSAT 18 September 2007

3. Presentation  on “Central Asian Regional Economic Integration and India” at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)- Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) Training Programme on Regional Cooperation for Afghan Officials New Delhi, 21 June 2007.

4. Presentation on “EU: Evolution, Institutions and Policy Framework” the Asian Development Bank (ADB)- Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) Training Programme on Regional Cooperation for Afghan Officials New Delhi, 18 June 2007.

5. Presentation on “ Rising India: Major Internal & External Developments”, Centre for Strategic Studies, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kabul, Afghanistan, 24 January 2007.

2006

1.      Presented paper on “Rising India: Working with Europe to Shape Globalisation”, Symposium Transcultura, India-Europe: Strategies for Reciprocal Knowledge, Bozar, Brussels 24 November 2006.

2.      Presented paper on “Europe in South Asia” at the Conference The European Economic Presence in Southeast Asia: Empirical Observations & Analysis organized by IRSEC & CES Chulalongkorm University Bangkok, November 16-17, 2006.

3.      Presentation on “India: Internal Developments & Challenges” at leadership conference organised by Oxford leadership Academy at Neum, Bosnia & Herzegovina, 23-25 June 2006.

4. Presentation  on “Indo-German Economic Relations”, at the Seminar on India and Germany JNU New Delhi, 7 April 2006.

5.      Presented paper on  “India - Greater Central Asia Trade & Economic Linkages” at conference Partnership, Trade & Development in Greater Central Asia, organized by Johns Hopkins University at Kabul, Afghanistan, April 1-2, 2006.

6.      Made presentation on “EU Institutions” at the Information Seminar on the European Union for the Indian Media at Trivandrum on 31 March 2006.

7.      Presented a paper “Rethinking Development Strategy for the Northeast” at the National Seminar Rethinking the Paradigms of Development for the Northeast India, organised by Indian Institute for Advance Studies and Centre for Northeast  Policy Studies at Gangtok,  Sikkim, March 24-25 2006.

8.      Presented a paper “Dynamics of India-EU Trade and Economic Relations” at the International Seminar  India& the European Union on 23-24 New Delhi, 23-24  March 2006.

9. Presentation  on “India-EU/Spain;WTO”  at the Second Meeting of the India-Spain Dialogue Forum, Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi, October 16-17, 2006.

10.  Made presentations on “EU Institutions” and “ EU as a Model for South Asia” at the Information Seminar on the European Union for the Indian Media at Lukhnow on 6-7 February 2006.

11.  Presented a paper  “Understanding Nationalist Economic Models in Central Asia”  at the International Seminar organised by Centre for South-Central Asian Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar on 3-4 February 2006.

12.  Presented a paper “Energy & Conflict in Central Asia”, at the SIS-MEA Seminar India & Major Powers, at SIS on 23-24 February 2006.

13.  Presented a paper “The Hungarian Economy & Indo-Hungarian Economic Relations”, at the International Seminar organised by the Department of Slovenic& Finno-Ugrian Studies, University of Delhi on 24-25 January 2006.

14.  Presented a paper on “Regime Change through Colour Revolutions:  Another Dimension of the New  Great Game in Central Asia?”,   at International Conference  The CIS: Energy, Security and Development organized by  Centre for Russian & Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies,JNU,  New Delhi, February 16-17, 2006.

15.  Presented a paper “Economic Changes in the CIS”, international seminar Cultures and Societies in Transition at CRS, JNU, 8-10 February 2006.

16.  Presented a paper on “The Kazakhstan Economy & Indo-Kazakh Trade and Economic Relations ”at an international seminar on Indo-Kazakh Perspectives on the Socio-Economic Development of Central Asia, organised by ICAF New Delhi, January 16, 2006

2005

1.      Presented a paper on “Indo-Russian Economic Relations” at the Seminar on PM’s Visit to Russia, organised by Unity International ,New Delhi, December 25, 2005.

2.      Presented a paper “Economic Changes in the CIS & Indian Response” at an International Seminar organised by CRRID on  India-Eurasia: The Way Ahead at Chandigarh, 17-18 November 2005.

3.      Presented a paper on “ Colour Revolutions in Central Asia“at the 13th International Conference on Central Asia and the Caucasus “Regional Developments: Interaction and Encounter of Strategies"  Institute for Political & International Studies (IPIS) Tehran, November 7-8, 2005.

4.      Presented a paper on “ Central Asian Scenario” at the international workshop on Asia 2030 at Hudson Institute Washington, 22-25 August 2005.

5. Presentation on “India & Central Asia” at the Fourth Advanced Course on Asia for Foreign Diplomats at the Foreign Service Institute, New Delhi, 27 April 2005.

6.      Presented a paper “ India& Turkey in Central Asia: A Comparative Overview “ at the International Seminar on India, Central Asia & Turkey, organised by ATWS, Jamia Millia Islamia, on 12-13 April 2005.

7. Presentation on “Economic Changes in Central Asia: What does it Means for India?” at the Workshop Organized by Indian Association for Central & West Asian Studies, 17 March 2005.

8.      Presented a paper “India Russia Relations”,National Seminar India’s Foreign Policy in the 21st Century, organized by International Institute for Asia Pacific Studies, IIC, 12 March 2005 .

9. Presentation on “India-Russia Relations” at Foreign Service Institute, 7 March 2005.

10. Presentation on “Central Asian Economic Transformation”,  37 Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats at the Foreign Service Institute, New Delhi, 18 February 2005.

2004

1. Presented a paper “Fiscal Governance in the Northeast” at National Seminar organised by Aruncahal Pradesh University at Itanagar, 26-28 November 2004.

2. Presented a paper “EU Enlargements: Implications for India” at the Eighth Conference of the European Association for Comparative Economic Studies, Belgrade, 23-25 September 2004.

3.      Presented paper on “Indian Experience with Regional Economic Integration”  at Second India-Serbia Dialogue, Belgrade, June 9-10, 2004.

4.      Presented paper on “Strengthening Economic Linkages between Central & South Asia” at National Academy of Sciences, Almaty Kazakhstan, 26 April 2004.

5.      Presented a paper “Theorizing Post-Socialist Economic Transformation” at an international seminar “ Understanding Systemic Transition in Russia & the CIS” organised by the CRCAEES/SIS/JNU  on 23-24 March 2004.

6. Presented a paper” Economic Changes in Central Asia & Indian Response” at the international seminar India & Central Asia -Classical to Contemporary Period organized by Astha Bharti and ICCR at IIC on 1-3 March 2004.

7. Presented a paper,” Macroeconomic Developments in Central Asia, 1992-2002” at the international seminar  Mid-West & Central Asia organized by Panjab University Chandigarh and Institute of Advanced Studies shimla, 21-23 January 2004.

2003

1.      Presented a paper “ India –Russia Economic Relations: Gradual Shift from State Dominant Linkages to Private Initiatives”  at the international conference organised by Centre de Sciences Humanise on 19-20 December 2003 at India International Centre New Delhi.

2.      Presented a paper “ North Eastern Economy: past Policies, Present Realities and Future Possibilities” at the national seminar “ North-East: Challenges & Responses” organised by Nehru Memorial Museum & Library on 19-21 December 2003, at Teen Murti House New Delhi

3. Presented a paper “The Political Economy of Central Asian Transformation” at the national seminar on Identity and Geopolitics in Central Asia 1991-2003, organized by Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, 9-10 December 2003.

4.      Presented a paper” Indian Experience with Regional Economic Integration” at the First India-Serbia & Montenegro Dialogue Organised by Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi and  Institute of  International Politics and Economics, Belgrade,  5-6 December 2003.

5.      Presented a paper on “India-Central Asia Economic Relations” at the seminar India Central Asia Energy & Transport Links of Future, organized by India Council of World Affairs, 1 August 2003.

6.      Presented a paper “ Developing a New Economic Strategy for the North-East” at the seminar Human Resource Development in the North-East Region in the Era of Globalisation, Organised by Institute of Manpower Research on at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 4-5 March 2003.

7.      Presented a paper “ Indian Perspectives on East Asia” at  Canada India Dialogue on East Asia and Regional Cooperation, Organised by Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and Centre for Policy Research New Delhi on 14 February 2003 at Delhi.

8. Presented a paper “Strengthening Economic linkages between South & Central Asia” at the seminar Emerging Socio –Economic and Political Systems in Central Asia, organized by Centre for South-Central Asian Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar, 28-29 February 2003.

9. Presentation on, “Russian Economy Under President  Putin” at the seminar Vladimir V Putin: Four Years of Presidency, organized by Russian Centre for  Science & Culture and Maulana Azad Institute of Asian Studies on 26 February 2003.

10. Presented a paper, “India & East-Central Europe” at the seminar India & the World: Crossed Glances & Relations, organized by Centre for Advanced Study, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University on 5-7 February 2003.

2002

1.      Presentation on ”Indian Northeast” Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, June 2002.

2.      Presentation on  “Euro Implications for Developing Countries” at an international seminar Euro & India; Implications for Indian Business,  organised by CII, Indo-German Export Promotion, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and CPR on 16 April 2002.

3.      Presented a paper ”Rejuvenating Assam Economy” at a national seminar Assam: Blueprint for Development, organised by Policy Alternatives for Northeast and Conflict Elimination Awareness (PANACEA) on 18 May 2002 at Guwahati.

4.      Presented a paper “ IOR-ARC at Crossroads” at the inaugural conference of the Indian Ocean Research Group The Indian Ocean in a Globalising World: Critical Perspectives on the 21^st Century at ICSSR Complex Panjab University Chandigarh, 18-22 November 2002.

2001-

1. Presented a paper " Indo-Russian Economic Relations" at the national seminar  India and Russia: Towards Strategic Partnership, at JNU on 21 September 2001.

2. Presented a paper  “Second Generation Reforms in the Northeast” at the conference Vision for the North-East Region in the New Millennium, organised by the North Eastern Council at Guwahati,  6-7 September 2001.

3. Presented a paper "Investment Potential and Investor's Concerns in the Northeast" at the international conference   Business  Opportunities in the North-East India- Guwahati Initiative, Organised by FICCI on  February 22-23 February 2001 at Guwahati.

• Presented a paper "Indo-Russian Partnership for Economic Progress" at the national seminar  Indo-Russian Togetherness in the New Millennium, organised by Foreign Policy Research Institute, at  Parliament House on 18 September 2000.

• Presented a paper “Indo-Russian Trade and Economic Relations" at the  international seminar Indo-Russian Relations, at School of International Studies, JNU on 24-25 November 2000.

• Participated in a conference Regional Economic Cooperation among China, India, Bangladesh and Myanmarorganised by Yunnan Academy of Sciences,  Kunming, China, 15-16 August 1999.

• Participated in a conference Indian Ocean Rim Cooperation at Durban, South Africa, 10-11 March 1997.