< Back Dr Moch Faisal Karim I am an Assistant Professor within International Relations Department at Bina Nusantara University. I am currently an editor for Journal of ASEAN Studies, A Q1 Scopus journal focusing ASEAN. My primary research interest lies in the intersection of political economy and International Relations (IR) with an emphasis on the role of emerging powers in global governance with a special focus on human rights, trade, and International Relations in the Asia Pacific. Currently my Scopus H-Index is 6. My research has been published in Foreign Policy Analysis, International Relations, Contemporary Politics, Third World Quarterly, Australian Journal of International Affairs, Pacific Review, Asian Journal of Social Science, European Journal of East Asian Studies, Journal of International Migration and Integration and Journal of ASEAN Studies. I holds PhD from the University of Warwick, Master Degree from University of Nottingham and Bachelor Degree from University of Indonesia. Publications

085781e8-10d9-4e08-a9ec-69a288a37ca4 < All op-eds The Indigenous People’s Rights Act 0f 2007 and Strengthening access to Political and Socio-economic reforms amidst the Pandemic- the case of Indigenous Cultural Communities of Central Luzon, Philippines Dr. Froilan C. Calilung Cultural diversity has been one of the defining hallmarks of the Philippine society. The archipelagic nature of the country’s landscape and its unique social composition accounts for this reality (Panopio, 2005). Spanning across more than 30 million hectares of land, 112 ethno-linguistic groups numbering around 11.3 million and easily comprising 12-14 percent of the total population belong to the Indigenous Peoples or I.P. (National Commission on Indigenous Peoples, 2019). Despite their sheer number and presence, De Vera (2007) argues that they are among the most marginalized groups in the country. It should be noted that insufficient educational resources, unemployment, and incidence of poverty are significantly higher among them than the rest of the Philippine population. This situation is further compounded by the fact that IP settlements are remote, without access to basic services, and characterized by a high incidence of morbidity, mortality, and malnutrition due to lack of access to proper healthcare. This is further exacerbated by the onslaught of the Covid-19 Pandemic Amidst this backdrop, as well as in consideration of the historical and social significance of the IPs as enshrined in the 1987 Constitution, the Philippine government spearheaded the passage of the landmark legislation, the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA Law) in 1997 (Molintas, 2004; Doyle, 2020; Simbulan, 2016). This law has been hailed as a vital step towards a meaningful recognition of the IP rights. In fact, it was the first legislation in South East Asia to accord such importance to the IPs (De Vera, 2007). It should be held that this law goes beyond the contract-based resource management agreements between the state and the community; as it fully recognizes the ownership of the Indigenous Communities over their traditional territories which include land, bodies of water, and all other natural resources therein (IPRA Law). Furthermore, the IPRA provides tenurial security to the community with the issuance of an ownership title (Certificate of Ancestral Domain/Land Title) to the concerned Indigenous community giving them absolute right of ownership to the land which they can use and cultivate for their own benefit. On the contrary, many years after its passage, the goal of effectively recognizing the IP rights especially to their ancestral domain still remains elusive — as there are systemic and structural defects in the execution of the IPRA Law (Candelaria et.al, 2008). Based on a publication released by the Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education, the implementation of the IPRA is impeded by the lack of enforcement coming from the National Commission for the Indigenous People (NCIP). Furthermore, the existence of laws in contradiction to the provisions in the IPRA made it more complex, weakening its capacity to completely set the mandate. The Aetas of Central Luzon, residing in the mountain regions of the provinces of Zambales, Pampanga and areas of Bataan shall be the subject of a thorough investigation. The rights of these cultural minorities to their ancestral domain have always been regarded as a contentious issue alongside the lack of political participation and socio- economic opportunities being denied to them. Specific reforms pertinent to their current condition in the face of the pandemic should be carefully scrutinized. It is worthy to undermine the structural and operational defects of the IPRA Law and how the law failed to advance the rights of the Aeta communities. Specific problems concerning human rights, educational reforms, access to electoral and political issues as well as livelihood shall be the focal points of the investigation. Previous Next LATEST OP-EDS Dr Dhanasree Jayaram Intersectionality As The Key To Indo-Pacific Climate Action The Indo-Pacific is a dynamic region that faces a multitude of climate vulnerabilities. These climate vulnerabilities intermingle with the region’s social, economic, ecological, political, and cultural fault lines, thereby exacerbating the systemic crisis that the region’s populations are currently facing and will be facing in the future. Applying an intersectional framework is critical for developing a comprehensive understanding of varying vulnerabilities and capacities (that influence the agency of those affected) across societies. 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< Back Mr Aditya Singh Aditya Singh is the Founder and Chairman of Alexis Group, India’s leading federation of youth organizations bound by the common motto of Passion for Excellence. He has been recognized as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, Changemaker by the Global Action on Poverty, Hesselbein Fellow by the University of Pittsburgh, USA, Prerna Fellow by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, and Fellow by the City Montessori School Lucknow for his exemplary contributions in the fields of leadership, entrepreneurship, environment, civic engagement, public service, and youth empowerment. Aditya earned Master of Science in International Management with Merit from the Department of Strategy and Organisation, and Gold Level Certificate in Entrepreneurship from the Hunter Centre of Enterprise, Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. He also served as the President of Bharat Sansthan (India Society) at the university in the year 2014-15. He earned Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) majoring in Finance and Marketing from the University of Delhi. Aditya is currently serving as a Mentor of Change – Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog; Member, Harvard Business Review Advisory Board; Member, MIT Technology Review Global Panel and served as a Teach for India Fellow to eliminate education inequity in India. Publications

< Back Purvaja Modak Purvaja Modak is an Associate Fellow at the Centre For Social and Economic Progress, New Delhi. Her research focuses on issues of geoeconomics – global economic governance, international trade and finance, economic diplomacy and multilateral financial institutions. She has previously worked as a Non-Resident Senior Research Fellow at the Boston University Global Development Policy Centre in Boston, USA, as the Programme Manager for Business and Policy at the Asia Society India Centre in Mumbai, as a Research Fellow, International Relations – Geoeconomics at the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) in Kochi and as a Researcher for Geoeconomic Studies and the Manager of the Research Office at Gateway House: Indian Council on Global Relations, a Mumbai based foreign policy think tank working at the intersection of business and foreign policy. She was a fellow at the 2nd G20 Global Leadership Programme 2019, hosted by the Korean Development Institute (KDI) and the Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance. Purvaja has also held Research Assistant and Research Associate positions in her academic departments at both Bachelors and Masters levels. She holds a Masters degree in Economics (MA) from the University of Mumbai with a focus on international trade, finance and regional monetary arrangements and a Bachelors Degree in Economics (BA) from Jai Hind College, Mumbai. Publications US-India Trade Relations: To the Next Level: https://www.cppr.in/policy-briefs/us-india-trade-relations-to-the-next-level Three ‘I’s influence G20’s Discourse https://www.cppr.in/articles/three-is-influence-g20s-discourse FATF’s Scrutiny and What Non-Compliance Means: https://www.cppr.in/articles/fatfs-scrutiny-and-what-non-compliance-means

< Back Mr Manoj Kewalramani Manoj Kewalramani is currently serving as the Chairperson of the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme, and as Fellow, China Studies, at the Takshashila Institute, Bangalore. He is also the host of Takshashila’s daily public policy podcast. He has formerly been a non-resident Senior Associate (Freeman Chair in China Studies), at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, Washington D.C. He has published several book chapters and research reports on Chinese, Indian, and US foreign policies. His most recent book, published by Bloomsbury in 2021, is titled, ‘Smokeless War: China's Quest for Geopolitical Dominance’. His articles have also been published by media outlets such as NDTV, WION, Al-Jazeera, CGTN and The Diplomat. Publications Ideology in Xi’s China: The role of nationalism: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/ideology-in-xi-s-china-the-role-of-nationalism-101634711059153.html For CCP, the era of seeking strength: https://www.manojkewalramani.com/post/for-ccp-the-era-of-seeking-strength The role of ideology in Xi Jinping’s China: https://takshashila.org.in/the-role-of-ideology-in-xi-jinpings-china/

Volume 2, Issue 1 (Jan-June) 2024 ISSN: 3049-1800 10 June 2024 Indo-Pacific Review’s second issue centres around the theme “Building a Sustainable Indo-Pacific.” A densely populated region at varied economic development stages, disproportionately vulnerable to climate change and increasing natural hazards, the Indo-Pacific’s need for sustainable development remains pressing, and room for innovative thinking is equally increasing. The second issue of Indo-Pacific Review seeks to both define the various social, human, economic, and environmental dimensions of sustainability in the Indo-Pacific and explore various pathways to creating a more sustainable region. This Issue welcomes novel and broader definitions (s) of “sustainability,” that touch on the environmental, human, and state-level implications of the term. Article List Indo-Pacific Review Vol 2 ISSUE 1 (JAN-JUNE) Guest Editor- Prof. Gulshan Sachdeva Download Article Guest Editor's Note Guest Editor: Prof. Gulshan Sachdeva Download Article Expert Commentary: Just Energy Transitions in the Indo-Pacific: A Case for a Gender- Transformative Agenda Dr Dhanasree Jayaram and Kurnica Bhattacharjee Download Article Expert Commentary: Impact of Deep-Sea Mining on Australia's Relationships in the Pacific Elizabeth Morison Download Article South-led Governance for a Southern Commodity: The Case for Indonesian and Indian Leadership in Palm Oil Sustainability Transitions Dr Helena Varkkey and Dr Shofwan Choiruzzad Download Article Can Small Modular Reactors and Floating Nuclear Power Plants Become an Innovative Option for Sustainable Indo-Pacific? Shwe Yee Oo Download Article India and the Indo-Pacific: Harnessing the Blue Economy Potential Oorja Tapan Download Article Towards a Sustainable Bay of Bengal Region: A Divergence from Regional Security to Human-Environment Sustainability Approach Dr. Marufa Akter and Subaita Fairooz Download Article Climate-Induced Migration and Refugees in Understanding Sustainable Development in the Indo-Pacific Dr Nanda Kishor MS Download Article Book Review: Maritime Security Complexes of the Indo-Pacific Region Ankit Tiwari Download Article

< Back Dr Sabine Kapasi Dr. Sabine Kapasi is a gynaecologist and a health policy and governance strategy lead. She has worked with several health care businesses and projects in public and private sector industries. Studied data strategy from The Wharton School, HBS, and Stern NYU. She advise the government of 5 states on health policy, the office of the PS health GOI, and the US department of state. She has worked with the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) as part of the pre-first responders' team. She worked in several crisis areas, standardizing governance interventions and mapping connections of supply lines of food, defense and healthcare with help from on-the-ground intelligence assets, and negotiating the safe passage for the movement of essential supplies in conflict and calamity regions. She worked in conflict regions of DRC, Peru, Venezuela, South Korea, Egypt, Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Malaysia, Poland, Estonia, and Kazakhstan. She is excited about her existing work with new emerging technologies in healthcare, health services, health financing and several areas of health education. She believes that technology integration is the key to make the healthcare system more responsive and economical. Publications

< Back PROF. JAGANNATH PANDA Editor- International Cooperation Prof. Jagannath Panda is the Head of the Stockholm Center for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs (SCSA-IPA). He is also the Executive Editor for ISDP. Dr. Panda is a Professor at the Department of Regional and Global Studies at the University of Warsaw. He is also the Director for Europe-Asia Research Cooperation at the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies ( YCAPS ); and a Senior Fellow at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies ( HCSS ) in the Netherlands. He is the Series Editor for Routledge Studies on Think Asia. Prof. Panda is a Contributing Editor for The National Interest (Washington DC) and an Author at The Diplomat . He is an Advisor to the Central European Institute of Asian Studies (CEIAS), and is also the Member of the Editorial Board of various international journals such as the Journal of Asian Public Policy ( JAPP: Routledge ) and The Korean Journal of Defense Analysis (KIDA). jpanda@isdp.eu 123-456-7890

< Back Ms Jane Chan Jane Chan is a Senior Fellow at, and Coordinator of, the Maritime Security Programme at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. She holds an LLB from the University of Tasmania and an MSc. in International Relations from Nanyang Technological University. Her research areas include maritime security, law and order at sea, and regional institutions and confidence building measures. Publications Maritime Security Hubs Need to Step Up Cooperation: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/maritime-security-hubs-need-to-step-up-cooperationn

Volume 2, Issue 2 (July-Dec) 2024 ISSN: 3049-1800 26 March 2025 The Indo-Pacific Review is pleased to present its Capstone Special Edition. This special issue brings together the collaborative work of two research groups, offering fresh and critical perspectives on the evolving dynamics of the Indo-Pacific. This issue explores two distinct yet interrelated studies that challenge conventional understandings of the region: Large Ocean States (LOS) and Great Power Politics in the Indo-Pacific and Contemporary Readings of Colonial Borders of the Indo-Pacific. These studies offer new perspectives that are often overlooked in Indo-Pacific scholarship, which remains largely dominated by state-centric discourses on security and geopolitics. The first study, Large Ocean States (LOS) and Great Power Politics in the Indo-Pacific, is explored by Dr. Nansi Paulraj, Angshuman Choudhury, Dr. Anand V., and Dr. Sitakanta Mishra. Their research shifts the analytical lens from great power rivalries to the agency of Large Ocean States (LOS)—nations whose expansive maritime presence is often marginalized in regional discourse. By centering the perspectives of LOS, this issue highlights their role as norm-setters in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in reframing security narratives. The second study, Contemporary Readings of Colonial Borders of the Indo-Pacific, is examined by Dr. Pavithra Jayawardena, Dr. Vilashini Somiah, Dr. Kittipos Phuttivanich, and Dr. Ashik Bonofer. Their research critically reassesses how borders within the region are conceptualized beyond the nation-state framework. Traditional analyses often prioritize state-centric security and geopolitical contestations, whereas this issue foregrounds the lived experiences of communities and individuals navigating these borders. By engaging with transnationalism and cross-border interactions, their work examines how territorial demarcations are imagined, experienced, and contested at multiple levels. Article List Indo-Pacific Review Capstone Special Edition Download Article Large Ocean States (LOS) and Great Power Politics in the Indo-Pacific Dr Nansi Paulraj Angshuman Choudhury Dr Anand.V Dr Sitakanta Mishra Download Article The Historical Evolution of Oceania: From Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to Large Ocean States (LOS) in the Indo-Pacific Dr Nansi Paulraj Download Article How Large Ocean States Look at Security in the Indo-Pacific Angshuman Choudhury Download Article How Large Ocean States See China’s Rise in the Indo-Pacific Dr Anand V Download Article Looking and Acting Beyond East: India’s Tryst with the Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) Dr Sitakanta Mishra Download Article Contemporary Readings of Colonial Borders of the Indo-Pacific Dr. Pavithra Jayawardena Dr. Vilashini Somiah Dr Kittipos Phuttivanich Dr Ashik Bonofer Download Article Borders of the Indo-Pacific: Sri Lankan Forced and Voluntary Migrants Dr Pavithra Jayawadena Download Article Unmoored Boundaries: Bajau Laut and Mobility Perspectives in Maritime Southeast Asia Dr Vilashini Somiah Download Article Myth and Reality of New Chinese Migration to Thailand: A Case Study for the Indo-Pacific Community Dr Kittipos Phuttivanich Download Article Transnationalism and Mobile Communities in the IndoPacific: Designing Stronger Policies Dr Ashik J Bonofer Download Article

< Back Mr Satria Rizaldi Alchatib Satria Rizaldi Alchatib is a University Lecturer and Head of Diplomacy and International Cooperation Laboratory at the Department of International Relations, Universitas Slamet Riyadi. He obtained his Master’s Degree in Human Rights and Democratic Governance from the National Research University Higher School of Economics. Satria was previously a full-fledged SDG’s young leader and activist for a number of award-winning organizations including the ASEAN Youth Leaders Association and World Youth Alliance. He has represented Indonesia in various key-opinion forums including the 12th International Solidarity Forum at the United Nations and the 50th Commemoration of Asian African Cooperation in Bandung. His research interests lie in maritime security and humanitarian intervention in ASEAN and the broader Indo-Pacific region. ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9959-9951 Publications

< Back Dr Shaheli Das Shaheli Das is presently serving as a Senior Research Officer (Foreign Policy) at the Australian High Commission, New Delhi. She holds an MPhil (with a specialisation on China) from the University of Delhi. She has formerly worked a Strategic Sector Cooperation Program Officer in the Political & Economic Section at the Royal Danish Embassy, New Delhi. She has also held the posts of Visiting Fellow at the Fudan Development Institute, Junior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, and Research Associate at the Centre for Air Power Studies. Publications Does China Really Want a ‘Just and Fair’ International Order?: https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/does-china-really-want-a-just-and-fair-international-order/ Why is China escalating tensions in the East China Sea?: https://www.policyforum.net/china-escalating-tensions-east-china-sea/ Is Latin America of Strategic Importance to China?: https://thediplomat.com/2016/12/is-latin-america-of-strategic-importance-to-china/