Dr. Vignesh Ram Guruswamy, B.M.M., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Geopolitics & International Relations
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Vignesh Ram Guruswamy is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal.
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Concept of War and Peace in Geopolitics | Semester I |
| Counter Terrorism & Asymmetric Conflicts | Semester II |
| International Communication, Information and Public Diplomacy | Semester II |
| Role of Media in Geopolitics | Semester III |
| India and the Great Powers in the Asia-Pacific | Semester IV |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Geopolitics and International Relations | Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2017 |
| M.S. | Geopolitics and International Relations | Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | 2012 |
| B.B.M. | Journalism | SK Somaiya College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai | 2010 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor | September 2022 till date | |
| COVINTS Network (OPC), Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru | Division Head, Political Risk and Intelligence Services Management (PRISM) Division | August 2018 to September 2022 | |
| Scalend Technologies Limited | Political Research Analyst/Political Consultant Special Project | February 2018 to May 2018 | |
| Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Assistant Professor | September 2017 to January 2018 | |
| Department of Geopolitics and International Relations, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Research Assistant for a project funded by Indian Space Research Organization | February 2016 to February 2017 | |
| National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore | Summer Intern | June 2011 to July 2011 | |
| Press Trust of India (PTI), Western Regional Headquarters, Mumbai | Summer Intern | May 2009 to June 2009 |
“India's Defence Diplomacy with Southeast Asia: An Impetus to Act East
Vignesh Ram, “India's Defence Diplomacy with Southeast Asia: An Impetus to Act East” Journal of Defence Studies (IDSA: New Delhi, 2018) v.12, n.3, pp. 55-78
The Proposal for an Indo-Pacific Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation: A Critical Reassessment
Vignesh Ram, “The Proposal for an Indo-Pacific Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation: A Critical Reassessment”, Journal of ASEAN Studies (CBDS Bina Nusantara University and Indonesian Association for International Relations: Jakarta, 2015) v. 3, n. 1, pp. 22 – 31
Singapore factor in India – ASEAN Relations
Vignesh Ram, “Singapore factor in India – ASEAN Relations” World Focus (World Focus: New Delhi, 2015) v. 36, n. 9, pp. 131 – 137
The Politics of Maritime Security in the Straits of Malacca: Implications for Regional Peace and Stability
Vignesh Ram, “The Politics of Maritime Security in the Straits of Malacca: Implications for Regional Peace and Stability” in R. Sidda Goud and Maisha Mookherjee (eds.), China in Indian Ocean Region (Allied Publishers: New Delhi, 2015)
India's Policy of Nonalignment: Challenges in the South China Sea
Vignesh Ram, "India's Policy of Nonalignment: Challenges in the South China Sea" in Liyaqat Ayub Khan and Rohidas Mundhe (eds.), India's Foreign Policy: Nonalignment 2.0, Geopolitics and National Security (NavVishnu: Mumbai, 2016)
South China Sea: Road to Peace and Resolution
Vignesh Ram, "South China Sea: Road to Peace and Resolution" in P.M. Kamath (ed.), South China Sea: A Flashpoint of Global Conflict (VPM Centre for International Studies: Mumbai, 2016)