Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy

Elated to share my first peer-reviewed paper with @SAGEPubIndia. This paper argues that the conflict in #Kashmir has been determined by #India and #Pakistan's ontological securities (security of self-identities), which makes peace obsolete and undesirable. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/23…

For @ORCA_India’s latest op-ed, RA @Ophelia_yum explores why #SouthAsian countries are turning to #India for immediate fuel assistance rather than to #China. She argues that how #NewDelhi and #Beijing choose to respond to the ongoing energy crisis will shape future regional alignments. 🔗orcasia.org/article/1687/e…

Interesting that they made this public.

.@orfonline is hosting the latest iteration of the Neighbourhood Scope series on 'Bangladesh under BNP: Opportunities and Challenges.' The recent developments in West Asia have continued to pose several challenges to #Bangladesh’s economy. The panel featuring @NayanimaBasu, Rashed Uz Zaman, @SohiniBose13, Tariq Karim & @sushantsareen will discuss the way forward for the newly elected government of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (#BNP) led by Tarique Rahman. 16 April | 3:30 PM Register NOW👉or-f.org/38305

It was a pleasure hosting @alaadidii at @orfonline for a discussion on India–Maldives historical and civilizational ties, and how these enduring linkages can be leveraged to strengthen present and future bilateral relations. @sushantsareen

BBC Hindi has published a translated version of my recent piece (substack.com/home/post/p-19…) Do read👇

The #Maldives - #Mauritius fallout will flare tensions, further militarize the IOR, and question Delhi’s ability to shape the regional order.  India will have to actively mediate between both of its maritime neighbours. Latest for @LowyInstitute lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete…

@rishi_suri Thank you Rishi

@gs_aditya @LowyInstitute Incisive analysis. Very well written

Chagos, Maldives, Mauritius: A headache India cannot ignore | Aditya Gowdara Shivamurthy ift.tt/4u0FQgL

lowyinstitute.org/the-interprete… Great to see an explanation of the regional dynamics at play surrounding the Chagos Archipelago in the @LowyInstitute's Interpreter. As a bonus, I'm always excited to read @gs_aditya's work

.@orfonline hosted a panel discussion on the Neighbourhood Scope titled "Nepal: Between Systemic Shifts and Structural Challenges". Nepal, long mired in political instability, the emergence of a new political force has led to both positive anticipation and anxieties about how the country will fare in the next five years. Featuring: @gelalbaba, @NiharNayak23, Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal, @Shivam05S and @sushantsareen.

India's neighborhood sees emerging economic challenges thanks to the West Asian war. Comes after a series of crises from COVID-19 to economic slowdown in the last half decade. With comments from @gs_aditya & @SidharthRaimed1 read the story here: theprint.in/diplomacy/west…

📢 Happening Today! @ORCA_India is hosting an online book discussion on "From Friendship to Dependency: Analysing Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policymaking Towards China" by Dr @BhagyaS13. Featuring discussants Prof. @Sri_Kondapalli, Dr. @Chulaneejk, Mr. @gs_aditya and moderated by Mr. @ratish_mehta 🗓 19 February 2026 ⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM IST 🌐 Online (Zoom) Join us as we unpack the strategic shifts shaping #Colombo’s external engagements with #China and what they mean for #SouthAsia’s evolving balance of #power.

Mr. @gs_aditya highlighted #SriLanka’s agency in post-war reconstruction, noting that Chinese financing addressed urgent developmental needs of the nation. He also outlined #India’s role as a key player in the region, situating it within #Colombo’s broader balancing strategy.

Pakistan can't beat India, so it just keeps Delhi busy and pre-occupied in the region. That’s the nuisance strategy. To isolate Pakistan in South Asia, Delhi needs to recalibrate its strategy, and bet on strategic bargaining. orfonline.org/expert-speak/s…

#maldives claim on #Chagos highlights a persistent challenge in Muizzu’s administration: naivety and a tendency to prioritise domestic politics over foreign policy. @orfonline orfonline.org/expert-speak/t…

📢Webinar Announcement! @ORCA_India is pleased to host an online book discussion on "From Friendship to Dependency: Analysing Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policymaking Towards China" by Dr @BhagyaS13, featuring @Sri_Kondapalli, @Chulaneejk, @gs_aditya & moderated by @ratish_mehta. Register ⬇️ forms.gle/g2n9yLGXEcQTtw… 19th February 2026 | ⏰ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM IST | 🌐Online/Zoom Join us to gain deeper insights into #SouthAsian geopolitics, foreign policymaking and #China-#SriLanka relations.

.@orfonline hosted a discussion on 'Trends and Forecasts: South Asia in 2026', as part of an ongoing Neighbourhood Scope series. 2025 had been a transformative year for #SouthAsia, with far-reaching implications on the region’s politics, economy, and society, and to complicate matters, the world order is witnessing immense uncertainty as the #US redefines itself under President Trump. This discussion highlighted the possible trends and forecasts that could be expected in 2026. Featuring: @gs_aditya, @khansahar1, Smruti Pattanaik, @sujeevshakya & @sushantsareen Here are the photos from the discussion 📸

.@orfonline is hosting a discussion on 'Trends and Forecasts: South Asia in 2026', as part of an ongoing Neighbourhood Scope series. This discussion aims to answer a few questions, such as: What are the key trends and takeaways from 2025? How will these developments impact the region in 2026? Will fresh elections in #Nepal and #Bangladesh bring much-needed stability and reforms in these countries? Featuring: @gs_aditya, @khansahar1, Smruti Pattanaik, @sujeevshakya & @sushantsareen 📅 30 January ⏰ 3:30 PM IST 📍 ORF Conference Hall Register Now to attend 👉 or-f.org/37211