Centre for South Asian Studies (JNU)

The Centre for South Asian Studies is one of the oldest centres of the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, India.

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A proud moment for JNU!
The Centre for South Asian Studies extends best wishes to distinguished alumnus Shri @SandhuTaranjitS on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
A remarkable journey from the IFS to steering the National Capital 🇮🇳
#DelhiLG #JNUAlumni

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Alumni Publication | CSAS, SIS, JNU

The Centre for South Asian Studies is pleased to share a recent publication by its alumnus, Dr. Amit Ranjan (Research Fellow, ISAS, NUS), in Regional & Federal Studies on India–Bangladesh river water sharing.

#CSAS #JNU #Bangladesh

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Faculty Publication | CSAS @sisjnu_official

Dr. Gadde Omprasad, Associate Professor, CSAS, examines the Baloch insurgency, governance challenges, federalism, and the geopolitical implications of instability in #Balochistan in his latest article published by Asian Confluence.

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We are pleased to announce the release of the latest issue of Sambhashan (Oct–Dec 2025), Gender Unsettled: Power, Care, and Resistance in Contemporary India.

Featuring interdisciplinary contributions on gender, justice, citizenship, care, and resistance in contemporary India.

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New Publication | CSAS, @sisjnu_official, #JNU
Prof. Mahendra Lama’s latest article in India’s World analyses contemporary #Myanmar’s political transition, peace processes, and regional dynamics.
“A General Promises Change Amid Instability: A Portrait of Contemporary Myanmar”

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Prof. @amitabhmattoo, Dean, @sisjnu_official, writes in today’s @IndianExpress on the relevance of liberal arts education in the age of AI.

The article highlights interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning as vital to higher education in India.

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Coming soon | An insightful conversation featuring Prof. @amitabhmattoo, Dean, School of International Studies, JNU with @LaulPatricia on the emerging global (dis)order, India’s role in the 21st century, and a message for India’s youth.

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In a 30 minute conversation, Prof @amitabhmattoo the OG expert gives several quotable, memorable statements on the world dis(order) and India’s place in it in the 21st century! And a message for Indian youth that sounds simple but frankly, is everything you need to believe!

Coming soon.

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Prof. @amitabhmattoo

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The Centre for South Asian Studies, SIS, JNU is pleased to share a recent EPW article by Prof. S.D. Muni titled “New Nepal: A Radical Change and the Challenges Ahead.”

Link: https://t.co/plf2Pn45oY

#SouthAsia #Nepal #InternationalRelations

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The Centre for South Asian Studies, SIS, JNU, cordially invites to a seminar on “Tibetans in South Asia: History, Culture and Identity” by @TenzinTsundue, Tibetan Writer and Activist
📍 Room 344, SIS-II
🗓 13 March 2026
⏰ 11am

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CSAS hosted Dr. Ivan Lidarev (@NUSingapore) for a seminar on “China’s US Strategy in South Asia.”
The session analyzed US-China competition in 🇵🇰 🇧🇩 🇲🇻 🇱🇰 🇳🇵 🇧🇹, RCEP, and India’s central role. Thanks to all for an insightful discussion!
#CSAS #SIS #Geopolitics #SouthAsia #IR

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A proud moment for JNU!
The Centre for South Asian Studies extends best wishes to distinguished alumnus Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
A remarkable journey from the IFS to steering the National Capital 🇮🇳
#DelhiLG #JNUAlumni

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The Centre for South Asian Studies scholars visited the High Commission of #Bangladesh in India for an Iftar hosted by H.E. the High Commissioner. A presentation and interaction on India-Bangladesh ties enriched the visit. CSAS expresses sincere gratitude for the warm hospitality

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The Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS), SIS, JNU, cordially invites to seminar on “China’s US Strategy in South Asia” by Dr. Ivan Lidarev, Visiting Research Fellow, Institute for South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore
📍 Room 128, SIS-II
🗓 10 March 2026
⏰ 3pm

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Grateful 😇
#CSAS
#SIS
#JNU

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Attended the first lecture in a three-part series by Prof. Mahendra P. Lama (CSAS) on Borderland, Economic Corridors and Integration—insightful perspectives on land borders, connectivity corridors, and regional integration in South Asia.
#BordersasBridges
#CSAS
#Seminar
#SIS

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Warm greetings on the occasion of Republic Day. Let us reaffirm our commitment to the Constitution, democratic values, and the unity and integrity of our nation.
#RepublicDayCelebration @amitabhmattoo

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CSAS thanks Dr. Anoop Sarbahi for a detailed presentation and engaging discussion. Scholars have learned a lot from the session.

Some snapshots from the lecture ⬇️

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Seminar:
India-Nepal Ties & Current Political Dev in Nepal by H.E. Prof. @DrShankarSharma, Nepal Ambassador to India at @sisjnu_official @JNU_official_50 📚
📅 1 Dec 2025, 11AM |
Room 344, SIS II
#IndiaNepal #SouthAsia #JNU