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< Back Dr Bhagya Senaratne Dr Bhagya Senaratne is a Postdoctoral Fellow of Global Asia at the Center for Global Asia, NYU Shanghai. Previously, she was a Senior Lecturer (U.S. Associate Professor) in the Department of Strategic Studies, at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. Her research at the Center for Global Asia focuses on the BRI in South Asia. Her research and teaching intersects Foreign Policy Analysis, Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific, Strategic Communications and Maritime Security. Dr Senaratne has served in several editorial boards such as the Journal of Defence & Policy Analysis and the Defence and Security Journal published of which she was the Editor-in-Chief in 2021. She co-edited Pakistan-Sri Lanka Relations: A Story of Friendship in 2017 and Sri Lanka’s Post-Independence Defence Policy: Past, Present and Future Projections in 2023. She has podcasts with the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR), USA and the Indo-Pacific Circle (IPC), New Delhi and writes to the Stimson Center’s South Asian Voices on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy. Publications Senaratne, B. (2024, May 10). Sri Lankan elections and an Indian Ocean tug-of-war. Daily FT. https://www.ft.lk/columns/Sri-Lankan-elections-and-an-Indian-Ocean-tug-of-war/4-761616 Senaratne, B. (2023). Sri Lanka’s Tightrope of Non-alignment, Economic Compulsions, and Diplomacy. In Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy (Ed.), US-China Competition: Perspectives from the Neighbourhood. ORF Special Report No. 218, December 2023, Observer Research Foundation. Senaratne, B. (2023). “U.S. relations with Sri Lanka: A Case of Impulsiveness, Missed Opportunities and Strategic Competition”. In O. Turner, W. Aslam, & N. Nymalm (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of US policy in the Indo-Pacific (pp. 300-314). London: Routledge. DOI: 10.4324/9781003018322-25

< Back Dr Benjamin Yew Hoong Loh Benjamin Yew Hoong Loh is a senior lecturer at the School of Media and Communication, Taylor’s University. He is a media scholar who employs digital ethnography in studying emergent cultures and the digital public sphere. Having received his doctorate in communications and new media from the National University of Singapore, he focuses on the confluence between technology and society, with a particular focus on minority and marginalised communities. He co-edited a book on the recent Sabah state elections, “Sabah from the Ground: The 2020 Elections and the Politics of Survival” (ISEAS/SIRD 2021). His next book, a co-edited volume with James Chin entitled, “New Media in the Margins: Lived Realities and Experiences from the Malaysian Peripheries” (Palgrave 2023) will be published in early 2023. Publications

< Back Mr Abhijeet Kumar Abhijeet is a PhD researcher at the Queen Mary University of London, and a recipient of the Herchel Smith Fellowship, researching the issues related to the protection of Indigenous Cultural Heritages through intellectual property regime. He has done his B.A., LL.B. degree, with a Gold Medal and dual honours in Political Science and Intellectual Property Rights, from NLU Odisha (India), and his LLM degree, as the batch-topper, from NLU Jodhpur (India), with specialisation in Intellectual Property Rights. He has authored several research papers, book chapters and reviews, along with his first monograph titled ‘A Complete Guide to Valuation of IP Assets (With Discussions on Managing, Auditing and Taxing IPs)’, published by Thomson Reuters. He has professional experience of practising as an Advocate before Courts in India and is presently employed as an In-house Counsel for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, a ‘Maharatna’ Undertaking of Govt. of India. Publications

< Back Dr Ying Hooi Khoo Khoo Ying Hooi is the Head of, and Senior Lecturer at, the Department of International and Strategic Studies, University of Malaya. She completed her PhD in Politics and Government examining social movements and democratization with a focus on Malaysia's Bersih movement, from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Her research interests include civil society, social movements, human rights and democratization with a regional focus on Southeast Asia and ASEAN, especially Malaysia and Timor-Leste. Currently, a columnist in a local Chinese newspaper, Sin Chew Jit Poh, she is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Malaysian Journal of International Relations (MJIR), and sits on the Board of Editors for the Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, Journal of Southeast Asian Human Rights and the Indonesian Law Review. Her most recent book is titled, "The Bersih Movement and Democratization in Malaysia", and published by ISEAS and Lexington Books. Publications Have Human Rights Failed? https://www.sinchew.com.my/?p=3108161 COVID-19 in Southeast Asia: much more than a health crisis https://theconversation.com/covid-19-in-southeast-asia-much-more-than-a-health-crisis-159451 What Will It Take to Admit Timor-Leste Into ASEAN? https://thediplomat.com/2019/08/what-will-it-take-to-admit-timor-leste-into-asean/

< Back Dr Anand V Dr Anand V is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Senior Scale) at the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education where he teaches subjects related to the theoretical and technological dimensions of geopolitics, among others, at the Masters level. He is also the Coordinator of the China Study Centre and the North East Studies Centre at the Department. He was briefly associated with the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru and the Centre for Air Power Studies, New Delhi, where he conducted research on China’s space programme. He has published a monograph, several book chapters, research articles in peer reviewed journals as well as commentaries in various forums. He has also presented papers at numerous national and international conferences within and outside India. He has more than a decade of learning, teaching and research experience in the fields of geopolitics, international relations, China studies and strategic studies. Prior to that, he was as an engineer in the Defence production industry in the public sector. Publications Pervasive Geopolitics, Elusive Science: The Quest for the Origins of SARS CoV-2 https://www.idsa.in/cbwmagazine/pervasive-geopolitics-elusive-science Revisiting the Discourse on Strategic Culture: An Assessment of the Conceptual Debates https://www.idsa.in/strategicanalysis/44_3/revisiting-the-discourse-on-strategic-culture China’s silk road ambitions in outer space https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/chinas-silk-road-ambitions-outer-space/

< Back Ms Parul Bakshi Parul Bakshi holds a PhD from the Japanese Division of the Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. She has also been a Special Research Student at the Graduate School of Public Policy at The University of Tokyo as a Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellow 2021-22. Her research is titled “Japan’s Post-Fukushima Energy Transition Towards Renewable Energy: Lessons from German Energiewende”. She has previously completed her MPhil, top of her class, from the aforementioned institute on the subject titled “Japan’s Path towards Renewable Energy: Scope for Japan-India Cooperation (2001-16)”. Parul has widely published in academic journals such as the Australian Journal of International Affairs, The Pacific Review, Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development, and the Indian Foreign Affairs Journal, among others. She is also a recipient of the Mitsubishi Cooperation International Scholarship in recognition of excellence in the Japanese language. Publications

< 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