Junior Research Affiliates

Anushka S is a Junior Research Affiliate at CEAS. She is currently pursuing her B.A. (Hons.) Political Science student at the Jindal School of International Affairs. Her research interests include public policy, comparative and domestic politics, and the politics of religion.

Anna Maria William is a Junior Research Affiliate at CEAS, currently managing the CEAS Director’s Office. She is pursuing an undergraduate degree in law with passion for international law. Her research interests include China’s nuclear strategy- particularly its declared policy of no first use and minimum deterrence, participation in the NPT and CTBT regimes, export controls, and nuclear security capacity-building through IAEA collaborations.

Deepa S is currently a research affiliate at the Centre for East Asian Studies and is pursuing an undergraduate degree in International Studies, Political Science, and History, with a minor in Economics at Christ Deemed to be University. She is dedicated to broadening her knowledge in global spheres, particularly in geopolitics. She aims to integrate diverse perspectives and ideas beyond theoretical frameworks, delving deeply into various aspects of international relations. Her research focuses on India's perspective while examining Asian economies, providing a solid foundation for her aspirations as a diplomat or civil servant. She is particularly interested in the Belt and Road Initiative in the Western Balkans, analyzing the strategic implications of Chinese investments in Serbia and other facets of international affairs.

Manya JP is a Junior Research Affiliate at the Centre for East Asian Studies. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru. Her areas of interest include international relations, sustainable development, and defence studies. 

Suriyaprakash is currently a research affiliate at Centre for East Asian Studies at Christ Deemed to be University. He is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in International Studies Political Science and History with a minor in Economics. He is highly interested in exploring areas related to Defence,   Military Studies, Geopolitics, Diplomacy and World Economics. His interest in research is on examining China's investment in Africa and its implications for the changing world order and global economies. 

Parvathy ES is a junior research affiliate at CEAS. She is currently a first year law student, pursuing BALLB from Christ (deemed to be) university. She is passionate about international relations and is currently focusing on the diplomatic ties between India and other East Asian countries through the treaties, Mou’s, and agreements signed between them and India .