Stuti Bhatnagar

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Dr. Stuti Bhatnagar is a Sessional Academic with the University of New South Wales, Sydney and an adjunct fellow at the University of Adelaide. She also serves as the Executive Officer – South Asian Studies Association of Australia (SASAA) and as the Social Media Editor for South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies. With a PhD in politics and international relations from the University of Adelaide, her research has focused on foreign policy analysis and the role of non-state actors in the context of India and the wider South Asian region. She has several academic publications to her credit including journal articles, book chapters and opinion pieces. Her recent book is titled India’s Pakistan Policy: How Think Tanks Are Shaping Foreign Relations and was published by Routledge in 2020. 

Afghanistan’s collapse shifts strategic dynamics in South Asia
Afghanistan’s collapse shifts strategic dynamics in South Asia
If the Taliban’s return is seen a plus for Pakistan, India appears to be the loser.
Pressure upon pressure builds around Kashmir
Pressure upon pressure builds around Kashmir
Amid sabre rattling and sharp rhetoric, the hostility between India and Pakistan is only growing.
Pulwama attack: more questions than answers
Pulwama attack: more questions than answers
India’s retaliation against Pakistan is predictable, and not at all effective in tackling sources of Kashmir’s strife.
Mediation a long shot in Kashmir conflict
Mediation a long shot in Kashmir conflict
Insistence on bilateralism and a lack of consensus has conflict resolution looking dire for the contested state.
The India-Pakistan corridor of peace
The India-Pakistan corridor of peace
The neighbours have proposed a visa-free corridor but this is not an indication of a renewed friendship.
India-US: two plus two equals hopes and troubles
India-US: two plus two equals hopes and troubles
The growing American interest in India has led to optimism for future cooperation – but significant hurdles remain.
The US shadow over India’s Iran policy
The US shadow over India’s Iran policy
Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran has created a test for New Delhi’s relations with Tehran.
Kashmir: walking the line
Kashmir: walking the line
Despite a new agreement after a spike in ceasefire violations, Kashmir continues to divide India–Pakistan relations.
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