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Anand Kumar

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Dr. Anand Kumar is an Associate Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi. After completing his PhD from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on “Germany and UN Peacekeeping Operations in the post-Cold War Era”, he joined MP-IDSA in 2007. Over the years, Dr. Kumar has worked on strategic issues gaining reputation as a leading security expert. His areas of specialization at MP-IDSA are Counter-terrorism, South Asian politics, Bangladesh, Maldives, Proliferation of Small Arms and Low intensity conflicts. He has completed three projects at MP-IDSA: “Emerging Challenges and Opportunities in Indo-Bangladesh Relations”, “Terrorism Challenges in Bangladesh”, “Bangladesh and Its Security Relationship with External Powers” and is currently engaged in studying “China as a Factor in the US Engagement with South Asia.” Before joining MP-IDSA, he worked at the South Asia Analysis Group on similar themes. He has also been with the Institute for Conflict Management which specializes on counter-terrorism. Dr. Kumar also has a good understanding of European and North American politics.

Dr. Kumar was a visiting professor and ICCR Chair (Indian Ocean Studies) in the University of Dar-Es-Salaam (UDSM) from November 2017 to November 2019. He worked in the department of political science and public administration. In UDSM he taught Counter-terrorism, regional integration, peacemaking and conflict resolution. He also closely followed issues related to African politics, economics and security.

Dr. Kumar has authored three books and has an edited volume. His latest book Bangladesh and Its Security Relationship with External Powers was published by K W Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi in 2021. His book on the Maldives entitled “Multi-party Democracy in the Maldives and the Emerging Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region” was published by Pentagon Press, New Delhi in 2016. His first book Return from the Precipice: Bangladesh’s Fight against Terrorism, and the edited volume The Terror Challenge in South Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation were also published by Pentagon Security International, New Delhi. He has published over 30 research papers in reputed journals and edited books. He has delivered lectures on security issues both in India and abroad. He has participated and presented papers in national and international conferences. His article “Shaikh Hasina’s Visit to India and the future of Indo-Bangladesh Relations” was published by the Royal Society for Asia Affairs, London in their official journal Asian Affairs. He has published hundreds of articles in leading newspapers and magazines, including “Insurgency in South Asia muted by war on terror,” The Washington Times, January 16, 2004, and “The Jihadi Next Door,” The Washington Times, May 20, 2010.

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Publication

Return from the Precipice: Bangladesh’s Fight Against Terrorism

  • Publisher: Pentagon Security International

The image of Bangladesh of being a ‘moderate Muslim country’ was tarnished at the turn of the 20th century. The country known for its Sufi Islam was witnessing a spurt of Islamic radicalism. While delineating the threat posed by Islamic radicalism to Bangladeshi politics and by Indian insurgent groups to Northeast India, the book also focuses on their sources of finance. This book marks an advance over other works on the same topic as it discusses the actions taken by the Sheikh Hasina led Awami League government to counter terrorism.

  • ISBN 978-81-8274-697-8,
  • Price: ?. 595/-
  • E-copy available

  • Published: 2012
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‘नजरिया: बांग्लादेश में स्थिरता जरूरी है, काम आ सकता है भारत-अमेरिका का यह विचार’

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘नजरिया: बांग्लादेश में स्थिरता जरूरी है, काम आ सकता है भारत-अमेरिका का यह विचार’ has been published by Amar Ujala on 31 August 2023.

  • Published: 31 August, 2023

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Bangladesh Stares at Political, Economic Uncertainty

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Bangladesh stares at political, economic uncertainty’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 29 August 2023.

There is apprehension that China, which already has a significant presence in many South Asian nations, could capitalise on the evolving situation in Bangladesh. Although the risk of Bangladesh falling into the Chinese debt trap is minimal due to China’s limited lending to the country, other strategic levers exist, says Dr Kumar.

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  • Published: 29 August, 2023

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Erdogan’s Win A Triumph Of Religion-Based Nationalism

Erdogan’s win a triumph of religion-based nationalism’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 01 June 2023.

As the Turkish Republic celebrates its 100th anniversary, it finds itself at a critical juncture, with Erdogan’s leadership shaping its domestic and international trajectory. The election outcome will likely have far-reaching consequences, with western capitals, Moscow and the wider West Asia region all closely watching Turkiye’s future direction, says Dr Kumar.

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  • Published: 1 June, 2023

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तुर्किये: मजहबी राष्ट्रवाद के बूते सत्ता में वापसी, भारत विरोधी मंसूबों के समर्थक हैं अर्दोआन

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on Turkey ‘तुर्किये: मजहबी राष्ट्रवाद के बूते सत्ता में वापसी, भारत विरोधी मंसूबों के समर्थक हैं अर्दोआन’ has been published in Hindi daily Amar Ujala on 31 May 2023.

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  • Published: 31 May, 2023

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Imperatives of Dhaka’s Indo-Pacific Outlook

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Imperatives of Dhaka’s Indo-Pacific outlook’ has been published in ‘The Statesman’ on 12 May 2023.

Though this is a welcome development for a country which was considered as a basket case at the time of its liberation, it has also presented new challenges especially in the economic arena, says Dr Kumar.

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  • Published: 12 May, 2023

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India for a Stable and Friendly Govt in Nepal

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘India for a stable and friendly Govt in Nepal’ has been published Daily Excelsior on 26 December 2022.

Ideally India would like political stability in Nepal and a government with which it can work with. China will obviously prefer Oli and support his endeavours to form the government. Recent boost in energy trade is a bright spot in India-Nepal relationship. At the same time India should also go for infrastructural development and people centric projects. In neighbourhood India should be ready to work with whichever government is in power, says Dr Kumar.

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  • Published: 26 December, 2022

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