Adarsh Badri
Biography
Publications
Adarsh Badri is a blogger and a PhD student at the School of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS), University of Queensland, Australia. Earlier, he was a commissioning editor at E-International Relations. His research interests include identity, emotions, postcolonialism, IR theory, and foreign policy, focusing on South Asia. He has also published in International Affairs, Strategic Analysis, Lowy Institute, Economic & Political Weekly, and NIICE Nepal, among others. Adarsh holds a master’s in political science from the University of Delhi and was a research scholar at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, India.
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Between the two worlds of an Indian diplomat
Independence wasn’t a break with colonial ties but a transition – a process which has accelerated in recent years.
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To help end war in Ukraine, the Quad should back India to engage Russia
India might be accused of playing both sides but also has the special relationships to lead a push towards a settlement.