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Dr. VINOD M J

Speciliazation: Political Science
Qualifications: MA, MPhil, PhD
Campus: BANGALORE CENTRAL CAMPUS

Dr. M. J. Vinod is a Professor in the Department of International Studies, Political Science, and History at Christ University, Bangalore. He is a retired Professor of Political Science and former Dean at Bangalore University. He holds an MA, M.Phil., and Ph.D. from Bangalore University. His recent books include "Cooperative Federalism in South Asia and Europe" (2024) and "Empowering Marginalised Communities in India" (2022). Dr. Vinod was awarded the Senior Fulbright Fellowship and taught at Morgan State University, Baltimore, from 2015 to 2016. Other fellowships he received include the Salzburg Fellowship, Ford Foundation Fellowship, and Swiss Foreign Ministry Fellowship. He has been a Visiting Fellow at several prestigious institutions, including the Henry L. Stimson Center and the University of Maryland. His areas of research include India-U.S. relations, Indo-Pacific security, South Asian security, and Indian and U.S. foreign policy. Dr. Vinod has published extensively in national and international journals. He also writes a monthly column for Deccan Herald.

Educational Details

  • PhD 1990

    PhD

    Bangalore University

  • MPhil 1984

    MPhil

    Bangalore University

  • PG 1982

    MA

    Bangalore University

  • Degree 1980

    BA

    Bangalore University

  • Periodicity | Weekly

    The Biden Administration: What Kind of Multilateralism is in Store?

    Name of Periodical | Mainstream (New Delhi)

  • Periodicity | Daily

    Global migrations and governance

    Name of Periodical | Deccan Herald

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    Are Australia-China ties on the mend?

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    The Chinese cult of defence

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    Turning legal challenges to a Trump card

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    Heralding a new medievalism

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    Vote, Bengaluru

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    Karnataka: Swing voters are key

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    A ballooning confrontation

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    Boogaloo: Rising anti-government subculture in US

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    On Russia, China is in a tight spot

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    No longer a force?

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    Social media in K'taka politics: hype or game changer?

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    HDK faces challenges

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    Mission accomplished No-trust motion

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    National consensus must Assam?s illegal migrants

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    Ally or perish THE 2019 COMPULSION

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    Why China, Pakistan want third parties in CPEC

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    NATO, neutrality and the Finnish shift

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    Will Putin ever be tried for war crimes?

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    India between Russia and the Quad

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    What China wants in Afghanistan

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    China?s coercive territorial aggrandisement

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    Digital diplomacy, the new normal

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    Coronavirus: Globalisation is easy to target but difficult to displace

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    A Decade of NOTA: Make it effective

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    Citizenship versus national identity

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    Struggle between image, reality

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    Game of renegades

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    Necessary, not sufficient

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    Rethink power, politics

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    Slip between cup and lip?

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    Handle it wisely, smartly

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    Will HDK survive this?

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    Bengaluru's dilemma URBAN VOTER APATHY

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    Address urban voter apathy

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    A democratic dilemma

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    Karnataka: Congress regained ground lost since 1999

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    Population and Power

    Name of Periodical | Deccan Herald

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    Ukranian offensive a new phase of war

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    The geopolitics of de-dollarisation

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    The ball?s in Trudeau?s court

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    The complex morality in armed intervention

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  • 2024

    Date Of Publication: 05-Mar-2024

    Name of Journal: Roundtable

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: // -

  • 2023

    Date Of Publication: 22-Jun-2023

    Name of Journal: Journal of Contemporary Politics

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: // -

    Date Of Publication: 01-Jan-2023

    Name of Journal: Journal of Polity and Society

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: // -

  • 2021

    Date Of Publication: 29-May-2021

    Name of Journal: Mainstream

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  • 2020

    Date Of Publication: 01-Jun-2020

    Name of Journal: World Focus

    Volume No/Issue No/Page No: // -

  • 2024

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Keynote Speaker

    Title: India's Role in New Global Order

    Date: 2024-07-25

    Organising Institution: Bangaramma Sajjan Arts, Commerce and Science College for Women

    Level: National

  • 2023

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Participant

    Title:

    Date: 2023-03-24

    Organising Institution: CMR University

    Level: National

  • 2019

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Impact of Technology and its impact on Globalisation

    Date: 2019-03-22

    Organising Institution: Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education

    Level: National

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: India's New Regionalism in South Asia: Changing Dynamics and Patterns

    Date: 2019-02-05

    Organising Institution: Pondicherry University

    Level: International

  • 2018

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: China's Push for SAARC Membership:Issues, Concerns and Trends

    Date: 2018-02-27

    Organising Institution: Pondicherry University

    Level: International

  • 2016

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: India-China Relations: Challenges and Opportunities

    Date: 2016-11-11

    Organising Institution: MG University

    Level: International

  • 2014

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Electoral Politics in India:Issues and Challenges

    Date: 2014-10-15

    Organising Institution: Maharani's Women's Arts, Commerce and Management College

    Level: National

    Type of the Program: Conference

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Building Constituencies of Peace: Issues and Trends

    Date: 2014-09-23

    Organising Institution: Universal Peace Federation

    Level: International

  • 2013

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Participant

    Title:

    Date: 2013-03-25

    Organising Institution: HNB Garhwal Central University

    Level: International

  • 2012

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: What constitutes Essential Readings ?

    Date: 2012-11-29

    Organising Institution: St Joseph College

    Level: National

  • 2010

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: Recasting South Asian Identity

    Date: 2010-11-22

    Organising Institution: Pondicherry University

    Level: International

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: India's Neighborhood Policy: Contemporary Trends

    Date: 2010-03-27

    Organising Institution: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Inistute of Asian Studies

    Level: International

  • 2009

    Type of the Program: Seminar

    Role: Presenter

    Title: India and Afghanistan Relations: Contemporary Challenges and Future Trends

    Date: 2009-10-29

    Organising Institution: ICWA and Osmania Univeristy

    Level: National

  • 2024

    Name of the Program:

    Date: 2024-10-30 00:00:00

    Name of the Institutions: Kristu Jayanti College

  • 2023

    Name of Student: ROSELIYA THOMAS

    Institutions: Christ University

    Month & Year: September 2023

  • 2022

    Name of Student: VISHRUTI SINGH

    Institutions: Christ University

    Month & Year: June 2022

  • 2021

    Name of Student: TRISHA ROY

    Institutions: Christ University

    Month & Year: July 2021

    Name of Student: DHRUV ASHOK

    Institutions: Christ University

    Month & Year: July 2021

    Name of Student: GURVINDER KAUR

    Institutions: Christ University

    Month & Year: July 2021

  • 2016

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Fullbright Scholarship

    Description:

    Organisation: Fullbright Foundation

    Month/Year: 01 May 2016

  • 1999

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: International Security - Swiss Foreign Ministry Fellowship

    Description:

    Organisation: Swiss Foreign Ministry

    Month/Year: 17 April 1999

  • 1997

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Visiting fellow's program

    Description:

    Organisation: Henry L Stimpson Centre

    Month/Year: 30 July 1997

  • 1996

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: International Security - Swiss Foreign Ministry Fellowship

    Description:

    Organisation: Swiss Foreign Ministry

    Month/Year: 20 July 1996

  • 1995

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Salzburg Fellowship

    Description:

    Organisation: Salzburg Seminar

    Month/Year: 02 May 1995

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Fellowship by CISSM, University of Maryland

    Description:

    Organisation: CISSM, University of Maryland

    Month/Year: 25 May 1995

  • 1994

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Salzburg Fellowship

    Description:

    Organisation: Salzburg Seminar

    Month/Year: 24 June 1994

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Salzburg Fellowship

    Description:

    Organisation: United States Information Service

    Month/Year: 16 May 1994

  • 1991

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: Conflict Resolution and Confidence Building

    Description:

    Organisation: Ambassador of United States, Department of State

    Month/Year: 08 July 1991

    Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others: International Visitor Program

    Description:

    Organisation: United States Information Agency

    Month/Year: 22 September 1991