Professor




Publications

 

Publications (Books)

  1. India-Afghanistan Relations, Rajat Publications, New Delhi, 2024. ISBN: 978-81- 87317-53-1.
  2. Women’s Arduous Journey: From Estrangement to Engagement, Elenchus Press, New Delhi, 2023. ISBN: 978-93-915280-1-0.
  3. Central Asia: Geopolitical Dynamics and Shifting Political Patterns, Elenchus Press, New Delhi, 2023. ISBN: 978-93-91528-02-7.
  4. Gendering Women in 21st Century: Critical Perspectives, Jay Kay books 2021. ISBN 978-93-83908-35-6.
  5. Political Reforms in Uzbekistan, Jay Kay Books, New Delhi, 2015, ISBN: 978-93- 83908-06-6.
  6. Peace Strategies in Central Asia, Roadworthy publications, New Delhi, 2009, ISBN: 93-8009-03-8.
  7. Central Asia: Security and Strategic Imperatives, Kalpaz Publishers, New Delhi, 2002. ISBN: 817835-0973-3.
  8. Defence Strategies in Central Asia, Jay Kay Publishers. 2000.

 

Publications (Book Chapters)

  1. India–Turkmenistan: Perspectives on History, Culture and Economy Pentagon Press LLP, New Delhi, pp 127. 2025.ISBN[978-81-987484-5-4].
  2. India-Uzbekistan: Perspectives on Connectivity between South and Central Asia. Pentagon Press LLP, ICAF, & UWED Tashkent, pp 270. 2024 [ISBN: 978-81- 980002-6-2].
  3. Central Asia in Sino-India Relations: Road Ahead, in Central Asia: Geopolitical Dynamics and Shifting Political Patterns [Ed.], Elenchus Press New Delhi, 2023.
  4. Gender, caste identity and employment discrimination in Kashmir: An empirical study of District Srinagar in Women’s Arduous Journey: From Estrangement to Engagement [Ed.] Elenchus Press, New Delhi, 2023.
  5. Gender Issues in a Tajikistan: Role of Non-Governmental Organizations in book Women’s Arduous Journey: From Estrangement to Engagement [Ed.], Elenchus Press, New Delhi, 2023. ISBN: 978-93-91528-01-0.
  6. Dynamics of Russia’s International Behaviour & Question of Global Order in Central Asia and Extended Neighbourhood: Sketching the History and Contemporary Situation [Ed.], Jay Kay Books, Kashmir, 2023. ISBN: 978-81-965090-6-4.
  7. Women Empowerment and Local-Self Governance in Jammu & Kashmir in Globalisation Governance and Human Rights Edited by Anisur Rahman & Niharika Tiwari, 2021, Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd.
  8. Representation by Women: Reflections on Women Representation in Jammu and Kashmir State Assembly Published in Gendering Women in the 21st Century Critical Perspectives [Ed.] JK Books, 2021.
  9. Violence against Women: A Case Study of Kashmir published in Women and Empowerment: A Feminist Discourse [Ed.], Serials Publications PVT LTD, New Delhi, 2020. ISBN 978- 9386611-84-0.
  10. India’s Neighbourhood Policy, published in Higher Education Good Governance and Development: Issues, Challenges and Prospect [Ed.], Concept Publishing Company, New Delhi 2020, ISBN13-978-93-88937-65-8.
  11. Indo-Kazakh Relations: Problems and Prospects, published in Eurasian Politics: Ideas Institutions and External Relations [Ed.], New Delhi, 2013, ISBN. 978-93- 81904-79.
  12. India and Central Asia: An Overview of Relationship, published in India, Central Asia: Three Millennia of Contacts [Ed.], New Delhi, 2013, ISBN: 9788173052941.
  13. Neo-cold War in Eurasia published in Globalizing Eurasia: Potentials & Challenges [Ed.], 2013, ISSN-978-81-9213385.
  14. Uzbekistan: Impediments to Democratic Transition, Post-Soviet States: Two Decades of Transition and Transformation [Ed.], New Delhi, 2012. ISBN: 978-93-81904-20-6.
  15. India and Central Asia: A Case Study of Indo-Tajik Relations, published in Central Asia Introspection [Ed.], CCAS 2006. ISBN 978-93-82288-07-7.

 

Publications (Research Papers)

  1. Kashmir at the Crossroad of Past and Future, Scoop News, November 19, 2025.
  2. India’s Energy Interests in Central Asia: The Strategic Role of Ladakh, Political Discourse, Vol.11, No. 2, Jul-Dec 2025.
  3. From Margins to Ballots: The Evolution of Women’s Political Participation in Jammu and Kashmir. Asha Paras International Journal of Gender Studies Oct-March, 2025-2026, Vol.3, Number-2[ISSN:2583-8687]
  4. Kashmir’s Links with Central Asia, in Central Asia Matters, Nat Strat, December 2024, 12-15.
  5. Flowing Borders: Navigating Hydro-politics in Central Asia” Political Discourse, 10:2, 173 -184 2024 [ISSN: 2582-2691].
  6. Reservation Policies in J&K: Tracing the Genesis and Evolution. Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 12:1, 23-39. 2024 [ISSN: 0975-6620].
  7. From Democratic Opening to Democratic Breakthrough: A Study of Democratic Transition in Post-Communist Kazakhstan, Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, Vol. 5:2, February 2024, 493-500 [ISSN: 2582-7472].
  8. Vulnerabilities of India’s Diaspora Engagement Policy: A Case of Indian Diaspora in Iran, The Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. 29, 2022, PP. 63-70. [ISSN: 0975- 086X].
  9. Post Corona World Order, NAM Today, Current Affairs Research Journal New Delhi May-June 2020, PP. 27 to 31. [ISSN.2347-3193].
  10. Chinese Imperialism is Challenged, NAM Today, Current Affairs Research Journal, New Delhi, Jul –Aug. 2020, pp. 17-21. [ISSN, 2347-3193].
  11. The Politics of Mobilization and Kyrgyzstan’s Experience with Parliamentary Democracy, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol. 6:1, January 2019. [ISSN: 2348-1269].
  12. Retreat of Democracy in Central Asia: Diverse Perspectives, Political Discourse, Vol. 5, Issue: 2, 2019.
  13. India and Tajikistan: Contours of Emerging Relations, Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. XXIII, 2018. ISSN.0975-086X.
  14. Central Asia Scramble and India’s Regional Imperatives, Political Discourse. Vol.3 (01), June 2017, PP.59-68. ISSN.2395-2229
  15. India’s Afghan Policy from Pakistan Perspective: An analyses, Man, Nature, and Society, Annual journal of Department of Political Science, PP.41-49, ISSN 2230- 7370.
  16. Women Empowerment and Local Self-Governance: Case Study of Jammu and Kashmir State, Journal of Peace Studies, Vol. 24(1), 2 January- June 2017, PP. 10-21. ISSN-0972-5563.
  17. Reflections on the Status of Women and Governance in Kashmir Valley, Women’s Link, Vol.23 (4), October–December 2017, PP.31-37. ISSN. 2229-6409.
  18. Indo-Iran Relations: Reassessing India’s Iran Policy, The Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. XXIII, 2016, PP-105-114. ISSN.0975-086X.
  19. Islam in Central Asia, Meethaq, Vol.11 (1), April-September 2016, PP-59-62. ISSN2395-132X.
  20. India’s Afghan Policy: Pakistan Perspective and China Factor, The Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. XXXII. 2015. ISSN.0975-086X.
  21. Pak-China Strategic Response towards India’s Afghan Policy, Political Discourse, Vol.2 (1), 2016. ISSN.2395-2229.
  22. Pakistan Perspective regarding India’s Afghan Policy, Punjab Journal of Politics, Vol. XL, No. 1-2, 2016. ISSN 0253-3960.
  23. Revisiting India’s Iran Policy: Prospects and Challenges, Journal of Peace Studies, Vol. 22(1), pp. 22-30, 2015.ISSN: 0972-5563.
  24. The Role of NGOs in the Socio-Political Development of Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan: A Comparative Study, Journal of South Asian Studies, J. S. Asian Stud. 03 (02) 2015. 213-230, ISSN: 2307-4000 (Online), 2308-7846 (Print).
  25. The New Silk Road: Strategy Revisited, Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. XXI, 2014.Pp 69-79 ISSN: 0975-086X.
  26. India’s Response to New Great Game in Central Asia, Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 02(01),2014, pp. 33-44. ISSN. 2307-4000.
  27. Perceived Indian Role in Afghanistan in Post-2014 Scenario, US-NATO Exit from Afghanistan: Challenges and Options beyond 2014, (Ed) Z.A. Quareshi, NUML. Islamabad
  28. Revisiting India’s Central Asian Policy, Journal of South Asian Studies, Vol. 49, 2014. ISSN. 0038-2851.
  29. Implications of US Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Epilogue, March 2013. ISSN-0974- 5653.
  30. India and Central Asia: Contours of Emerging Relations, International Journal of Central Asian Studies, Korea, Vol. 16, 2012. ISSN:1226-4490.
  31. Shanghai Cooperation Organization Progress and Pitfalls, Journal of Peace Studies, New Delhi, 19 (3), pp. 38-44, 2012. ISSN: 0972-5563.
  32. Deepening Iran Tajik Relations, Regional Studies, Mosul, Iraq, Vol.8 (23), July 2011, pp. 401-406. ISSN 1813-4610.
  33. Reconciling Ethnic Interests: Key to Central Asian Peace and Prosperity, International Politics, IranVol.3 (5), Pp. 55-68, 2010. ISSN1384-5748.
  34. Border bickering in Central Asia, World Focus, New Delhi, 2009, Vol. XXX (8). PP.333-336. ISSN 2230-8458.
  35. Obama jiggles on Central Asian Strategy, Freedom First, Mumbai. 2009, PP.33-36. ISSN0016- 0547.
  36. Tehran Finds U.S. Designs Nefarious, published in Asia Reporter. Vol. No.4. Oct- March 2004. Pp.28- 29. RNI69877/98.
  37. Perspectives on Secular Democracy in South Asia, Asian-Eurasian Commentary, January-March 2001 Vol. II, Pp. 46-48.
  38. Towards Economics Reconstruction, New Hope. Vol.1 (4), July 2000. PP.40-43 ISSN4419- 1426.
  39. Afghanistan under Taliban, Asian Commentary, 2000, Vol.11 No.4. Pp. 26-30.
  40. Afghanistan:anupdateofCurrentSituation, Asian Commentary, July- September1999, Vol. 1(3), Pp. 20-23.
  41. Russia and Central Asia, Security Concerns, Journal of Central Asian Studies, CCAS Kashmir University, 1998, Vol. IX. (1), Pp.31- 54. ISSN0975-086X.
  42. Melting Pot of Tajikistan, Journal of Central Asian Studies, CCAS, Kashmir University, 1996, Vol.7 (1), Pp. 89-96. ISSN0975-086X.
  43. Central Asia, Security Stakes and Strategies, World Affairs, New Delhi, June 1995. Vol. 4 (1), Pp. 53-57. [ISSN 0971-8052].

 

Publications (Other Papers)

  1. Pregnancy and Childbirth- A Phenomenon of Joint Responsibility, Sunday Magazine, Daily Excelsior, May 15, 2022
  2. Why Do Women Alone Bear the Challenges of Pregnancy and Childbirth, Rising Kashmir, Srinagar May 09, 2022
  3. Corona Virus Heralds New World Order, Daily Excelsior, Jammu May 21, 2020, p 7.
  4. Women’s Rights: Theory and Practice, Greater Kashmir, 8 March 2020.
  5. First Women Chief Minister of Kashmir, Daily Excelsior, Jammu, 2013.
  6. Elections in Kazakhstan, paper published in News Digest, CCAS, Kashmir University, 2011.
  7. Vanishing Distances: India and Central Asia, Pakistan Observer October 2006.
  8. South Asia: Towards Strategic Partnership, The Kashmir Times, Jammu 1st April 2005.
  9. Central Asia, Progress, and Pitfalls, Central Asian Digest. 2003, Vol. XX11, PP. 13- 20.
  10. Kashmir from Past to Present, Kashmir Monitor, July 2002.
  11. Force Structure in CIS, Newsletter, CCAS, University of Kashmir, 1997. No.1 Pp. 33-36.
  12. Central Asia in New Political Perspective, Newsletter, Summer 1995, No.1 CCAS Kashmir University. Pp. 10-13.