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< Back Dr Sana Hashmi Sana Hashmi is currently a Visiting Fellow, at the Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation. She is also a Non-Resident Scholar at the Research Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs, Japan, and a former Visiting Fellow at the Institute of International Relations, National Chengchi University. She has also worked as a Consultant at the Ministry of External Affairs, India and as an Associate Fellow at the Centre for Air Power Studies, New Delhi. She holds a PhD from the Centre for East Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, with a thesis titled, ‘China’s Diplomacy towards Central Asia: A Case Study of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, 2001-2015’. She has published several research articles and book chapters on India-Taiwan relations, Chinese foreign policy, and India-China relations. She is the author of a book titled, ‘China’s Approach towards Territorial Disputes: Lessons and Prospects’, published by KW Publications in 2016. Publications Moving Toward Sustainable Australia-Taiwan Ties: https://thediplomat.com/2021/11/moving-toward-sustainable-australia-taiwan-ties/// Taiwan: An important ally in the battle against authoritarianism: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/taiwan-an-important-ally-in-the-battle-against-authoritarianism-7698722/ Is India Really Being Cautious in Interactions with Taiwan?: https://www.deccanchronicle.com/opinion/columnists/041121/sana-hashmi-is-india-really-being-cautious-in-interactions-with-taiw.htmll

< Back Kei Hakata Dr. Kei Hakata is a full-time professor at Seikei University in Tokyo, Japan, specializing in international politics and security affairs. He is also an associate fellow at the Institute of Advanced International Studies, the University of World Economy and Diplomacy in Uzbekistan, and a member of the Research Chair on the Indo-Pacific studies at Laval University in Canada. He holds a doctorate in public law from the University of Nancy II in France. Before joining Seikei University in 2005, he worked for Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Professor Hakata was a visiting scholar at Ateneo de Manila University in The Philippines, Oxford University in the United Kingdom, the Institute of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Hungary, and National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan/R.O.C. His publications include Indo-Pacific Strategies: Navigating Geopolitics at the Dawn of a New Age (co-edited with Brendon J. Cannon, Routledge, 2021). Publications Indo-Pacific Strategies: Navigating Geopolitics at the Dawn of a New Age (Routledge, 2021). Co-edited with Dr Brendon J Cannon https://www.routledge.com/Indo-Pacific-Strategies-Navigating-Geopolitics-at-the-Dawn-of-a-New-Age/Cannon-Hakata/p/book/9781032074436 Japan’s Strategic Messaging for a ‘Free and Open International Order (FOIO)’: Can It Preserve its Indo-Pacific Achievements? (Co-authored with Teruaki Aizawa and Brendon J Cannon) https://www.isdp.eu/publication/japans-strategic-messaging-for-a-free-and-open-international-order-foio-can-it-preserve-its-indo-pacific-achievements/

< Back Dr Hasith Kandaudahewa Hasith Kandaudahewa (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of International Relations at the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dr. Kandaudahewa, an expert in the fields of foreign policy is a First-Class recipient of BA (Hons) in International Relations from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Among his undergraduate achievements are the University Academic Excellence Award and several Gold Medals. Dr. Kandaudahewa completed a Diploma in Political Economy from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong/the University of Georgetown, Washington. D.C in 2011 and was awarded Master of Arts in International Relations (Distinction Pass) from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka in 2015. His thesis on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy towards China and India gained him the doctorate (PhD in Politics & International Relations) at the Department of Politics and International Relations, the University of Auckland in 2020. Dr. Kandaudahewa has contributed by publishing and reviewing in local and international peer-reviewed journals for the scientific community. Further, Dr. Kandaudahewa offers his expert knowledge to local and international media on Sri Lanka’s international relations and political matters. Publications Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Implementation, Achievements and Challenges faced in Sri Lanka https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359055559_Sustainable_Development_Goals_SDGs_Implementation_Achievements_and_Challenges_faced_in_Sri_Lanka Constitutional Aspect of the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka Foreign Policy Decision Making (1977-2016) https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2852946 Sri Lanka in Commonwealth: UK-Sri Lanka Political and Economic Relations 2009-2015 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308930983_Sri_Lanka_in_Commonwealth_UK-Sri_Lanka_Political_and_Economic_Relations_2009-2015

< Back Mr Gaurav Sen Gaurav Sen, is a PhD candidate at the Centre for African Studies. His PhD research includes India and China strategic competition in African east coast. He has done his master's in Politics with specialization in International Studies from SIS, JNU, New Delhi. He is currently working as a Research Associate at Centre for Air Power Studies where his research topic is based on Chinese A2/AD system and Balance of Power in Indo-Pacific. before this he was a research intern at MP-IDSA. Publications

< Back Dr Choong Pui Yee Choong Pui Yee is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Southeast Asian Studies at University of Malaysia. She teaches ASEAN regionalism and Politics and Governance of Southeast Asia. Her research interests include social movements, contentious politics, Malaysia's domestic politics, and security issues in Southeast Asia. Prior to her current position, has held a research position at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and had served as a Senior Analyst and Coordinator of the History and Regional Studies Programme at Penang Institute, Malaysia. She has also served as the Head of Research of a think tank affiliated with a political party in Malaysia. Pui Yee has published several commentaries and book chapters on political issues in Malaysia. Besides that, she has also worked on several state government projects where she provided policy recommendations for the state government. 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/

< Back Mr Paras Ratna Paras Ratna is a Reporting Associate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and has formerly served as a Research Associate for Strategic Affairs, at the Vision India Foundation. He has also been a Research Apprentice at the Observer Research Foundation, the Indian Council for Research in International Economic Relations, and OXFAM India. He has also served as an Evaluator for the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. He holds an MA in Development Studies, from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences. He has published several research articles for online media outlets, think tanks and journals, such as Economic Times, the National Maritime Foundation, the Jindal Journal of International Affairs, The Diplomat, The Hindu, and 9DashLine. Publications Navigating fault lines from Asia to the Indo-Pacific: https://visionindiafoundation.com/india-china-tensions/ Toward a Coherent Indo-Pacific Framework?: https://casi.sas.upenn.edu/iit/parasratna2020 The Corona-Led Rise of Middle Powers on the World Stage: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/the-corona-led-rise-of-middle-powers-on-the-world-stage-11588696151544.html

< Back Ms Oorja Tapan Ooorja Tapan is a PhD scholar and Junior Research Fellow in Diplomacy and Disarmament Division at Centre for International Politics, Organisation & Disarmament (CIPOD), School of International Studies (SIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Publications