FORUM FOR INTEGRATED NATIONAL SECURITY (FINS)
‘YOUNG RESEARCHERS’ INITIATIVE’
INVITATION FOR POLICY-ORIENTED RESEARCH PAPERS
With the aim of promoting enhanced awareness and interest on National Security Issues and development of a strategic culture in India, the Forum for Integrated National Security (FINS) invites high quality policy-oriented research papers (of 15,000 – 18,000 words) from young Researchers and Scholars on Subjects and Themes, as mentioned below.
Researchers must possess a PhD degree, preferably in
Social Sciences, and be in the age group of 25-40. Weightage will be given to
those who have authored at least one peer-reviewed paper/book.
Researchers are invited to select one or more of the themes mentioned below. They are required to submit an ‘Outline’ of 500 words in the application on the Google form. (Link below). Researchers are invited to fill the requisite ‘Online Proposal Form’ available at: Proposal Form
Subjects / Themes for ‘Young Researchers’ Initiative
India’s Ship-Building Policy – Challenges and Opportunities
The Geopolitics of India’s Overseas Maritime Facilities
Port-led Development – Challenges and Suggestions for Policy
Civil War in Myanmar – Implications and Challenges for Policy
Potential Threats from Bangladesh and Challenges for Policy
Illegal Migration into Mizoram – Policy of the State and Central Governments
Illegal Migration into Manipur – Policy of the State and Central Governments
Tracing the Evolution of Unrest in Ladakh – from the demand for separate UT to the demand for Statehood
Challenge of Left-Wing Extremism – End of Violence? Continuation of ‘Urban Naxalism’?
Sports Tourism: A Strategic Lever for Bharat’s Economic Growth and Diplomatic Outreach
Economic Warfare and Supply Chain Disruptions: Global Trade Amid Intensifying Geopolitical Pressures
Weaponization of Technologies and Networks: Emerging Challenges to Diplomacy and Economic Security
QUAD and RIC – Importance for India, Future Policy
Unconventional Warfare – Various Aspects and India’s Policies
BRICS – Importance, Future Directions, India’s Leadership
Competitive Tariffs and FTAs – A New Era in Global Economy
