India’s Strategic Approach Towards the Pacific Island Countries

Dr Shushant VC Parashar

Dr. Shushant VC Parashar is an Assistant Professor of Geopolitics and International Relations at the Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, MAHE, Manipal. He holds a PhD in Political Science and an MPhil in South and Southeast Asian Studies, with research interests spanning international relations theory, Indo-Pacific geopolitics, India’s foreign policy, and non-traditional security. Previously, he has served as a Research Fellow at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies and as an Associate Fellow at the National Maritime Foundation. His work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, edited volumes, and leading policy platforms with a focus on maritime strategy, critical minerals, climate security, and emerging technologies.