< 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 Dr Ashik Bonofer Ashik J. Bonofer is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College, Chennai. He has formerly served as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Asia Studies, and a Visiting Faculty at the Centre for South Asian Studies, Pondicherry Central University. He holds a PhD in Political Science, with a thesis on ‘Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka – The Role of Internal and External Actors in Conflict Resolution”, from the Madras Christian College.His most recent book, is titled ‘Haksar on India's Sri Lanka Policy Paperback’, published by Bookventure, Chennai. He has also edited several books on subjects including India-Myanmar relations, the refugee situation in India, the rise of China, and US foreign policy towards Asia. He has two upcoming books on human rights and ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. Publications The Challenges of Democracy in Maldives: http://pucul.edu.in/sites/default/files/ijsas09032011.pdf#page=114 Ethnic Conflict In Srilanka The Role Of Internal And External Actors In Conflict Resolution: https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/262899

< Back DR GAURAV SAINI EXECUTIVE EDITOR gauravsaini@csdronline.com Dr. Saini holds a PhD in International Politics from the Centre for International Politics, Organization, and Disarmament at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. His doctoral thesis titled “India’s Strategic Culture: A study of Indian thinking on China, 1998-2014” focuses on contemporary Indian strategic thought with a particular emphasis on China. His research interests include foreign policy, strategic culture, defense industry, regionalism, and conflict resolution. Currently, he is an Emerging Quad Think Tank Leader, a part of the U.S. State Department’s Leaders Lead on Demand program. The program brings together 20 thought leaders (5 from each of the 4 Quad countries) to work together on various aspects of the Quad in the Indo Pacific region. At CSDR, he is responsible for product design and partnerships. gauravsaini@csdronline.com 123-456-7890

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< Back Dr Kaustav Padmapati Dr. Kaustav Padmapati is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Political Science, Royal School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Assam Royal Global University, Guwahati, Assam. He teaches Political Science and International Relations at graduate and undergraduate level. He was also a guest faculty at Centre for South East Asian Study, Gauhati University. Previously, he also worked as Programme Officer at the Foreign Policy Division of Ananta Aspen Centre in New Delhi. Dr. Kaustav is a recipient of the Fulbright Nehru Doctoral Fellowship and was associated with the Center for Asian Studies, School of International Service, American University, Washington DC, USA as Visiting Fulbright Research Scholar and Adjunct Faculty. Kaustav holds a PhD. and M.Phil. in American Studies from the Center for Canadian, US & Latin American Studies, SIS, JNU, New Delhi. His research areas include China, Taiwan, East Asia, and Southeast Asia, ASEAN, US Foreign Policy, International relations, gender and alternative sexuality. Publications

< Back Genevieve Bridget May Genevieve Donnellon-May is a geopolitical and global strategy advisor interested in regional resource conflict and environmental governance in Asia and Africa. At present, she is a researcher for the Oxford Global Society, a Research Associate at the Asia Society Policy Institute and an Analyst (Asia-Pacific) for the Red Line Podcast. She has held positions as the 2022 Young Australians in International Affairs Climate Fellow as well as at the Institute of Water Policy, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, and the Asian Institute for Policy Studies, South Korea. She is a recipient of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship (2018), the Melbourne Global Scholars Award (2017), and the Chinese Government Scholarship (2014). Genevieve frequently contributes to leading newspapers, journals, and other media on transboundary water governance in Asia. These include AsiaGlobal Online, Asia Sentinel, Asia Times, ASPI Strategist, Australian Institute of International Affairs, Cambridge China Review, East Asia Forum, Indian Strategic Studies, New Straits Times, RSIS Commentary, South China Morning Post, Straits Times, The Diplomat, ThePrint India, ThinkChina, Today Online, and the Wilson Center’s New Security Beat. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) and a Diploma in Languages (French) from the University of Melbourne as well as a Master of Science in Water Science, Policy and Management from the University of Oxford. Publications