Administraion & Research Division
- Govind NelikaGovind Nelika is the Researcher / Web Manager/ Outreach Coordinator at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS). He is an alumnus of Pondicherry Central University with a degree in Political Science complemented by a certification in Data Sciences from IBM. His research approach is multidisciplinary in nature, and his focus area at CLAWS is on emerging challenges and trends in the fields of Cybersecurity, OSINT, and the evolving landscape of Strategic Technology, synergized with Generative AI and LLM. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Commendation Card on Army Day 2025 for his work with CLAWS. He can be reached at [email protected]
- Shreya Das BarmanShreya Das Barman is the Publication Manager at CLAWS; she holds a Post Graduate Degree in East Asian Studies focussing particularly on India-China-Taiwan Relations. Her area of interests includes India-Taiwan relations and Taiwan’s defence preparedness. She also does freelance Emceeing and have received Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card (Indian Army) {January 2022}, and Director CLAWS Certificate of Appreciation for Exemplary Performance (November 2020)
Associate Fellow
- Ashu MaanAshu Maan is an Associate Fellow at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies. He was awarded the VCOAS Commendation card on Army Day 2025. He is currently pursuing his PhD from Amity University, Noida in Defence and Strategic Studies. He has previously worked with Institute of Chinese Studies. He has also contributed a chapter on “Denuclearization of North Korea” in the book titled Drifts and Dynamics: Russia’s Ukraine War and Northeast Asia. His research includes India-China territorial dispute, the Great Power Rivalry between the United States and China, and China’s Foreign Policy.
Research Assistant's
- Aishwarya AiryAishwarya Airy is a Research Assistant at Centre for Land Warfare Studies focusing on West Asia. You can reach her at [email protected].
- Akashika MateAkashika Mate is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) with a focus on strategic and security issues concerning Afghanistan and Pakistan. She recently earned her Master’s in International Relations from King’s College London, where her research explored themes of conflict, diplomacy, and resistance. Her areas of interests include South Asian geopolitics, foreign policy analysis, and gender in conflict. You can reach out to her at [email protected].
- Anjali ManhasAnjali Manhas is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies. She holds a Master’s in Defence and Strategic Studies from Rashtriya Raksha University. Her research area focuses on Bangladesh’s security dynamics and regional strategy, contributing to policy insights for regional stability. You can reach out to her at - [email protected]
- Anusua GangulyAnusua Ganguly is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), where her work focuses on Russia and Central Asia. She holds a Master’s degree in Conflict Analysis and Peace Building, and her research interests include non-traditional security threats, the role of media in conflict, and the intersection of gender with conflict and peacebuilding. You can reach out to her at [email protected].
- Diksha JainDiksha Jain is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), focusing on areas such as maritime security and the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean Region. She holds a master’s degree in Defence and Strategic Studies and her research explores critical issues related to defence strategy and maritime security. Her work focuses on the Indian Ocean Region, examining its geopolitical challenges and their implications for regional stability. You can reach out to her at [email protected]
- Nomita ChandolaNomita Chandola is a dedicated scholar in International Relations, with a strong academic foundation and a passion for understanding complex global issues. She recently earned her master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Leeds, where she focused on modules such as global governance and climate security. Prior to this, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics from Kamla Nehru College, University of Delhi. Currently, Nomita is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies, where she delves into critical issues of strategic affairs and geopolitical dynamics. Her primary area of interest lies in South Asian studies, emphasizing security dynamics and their intersections with global politics. She aspires to pursue a PhD to further explore these themes. With a keen eye for policy analysis and research, Nomita aims to contribute meaningfully to the academic and policy discourse on international security and regional stability.
- Tanya NagarTanya Nagar is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Land Warfare Studies. Her research focuses on environment, development policy and information governance. You can reach her at [email protected]
