Brief Profile
Dr. Anil Kumar P is currently Associate Professor in the Department of International Relations, Capital Centre (Thiruvananthapuram) of the Central University of Kerala, Kasaragodu. He received his M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Political Science, University of Kerala. His areas of interest are U.S., China, and South Asian security. He is a Research Supervisor in Political Science/ International Relations under the University of Kerala. He is also interested in state politics and psephological studies. In 2012 he selected from India for the Study of United States Institute for Scholars Programme of the US State Department. He completed the programme from University of Florida USA during June-July 2012 and visited Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Chicago University etc. Dr. Anil is the recipient of the TV Paul Award in 2011 for best Ph.D. thesis in International Relations/Political Science, and was a research affiliate in the Institute of Chinese Studies in the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi. He was also a supervisor of the election studies conducted by CNN-IBN, The Hindu, and the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies. He is also trained in Survey Research through CSDS, New Delhi. His comments on U.S.-India-China relations have appeared in Asianet News Channel, Manorma News Channel News18, Doordarshan and All India Radio. He have number of Research articles to his credit in the Peer Reviewed Journals and seminar presentations in International Conferences. He is also a member of the Indo-Pacific Circle (https://www.ipcircle.org/).
Education
| Degree | College Name | Year Of Passing |
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| Ph.D. | University of Kerala | 2011 |
| Post Graduation | University of Kerala | 2000 |
| Others | University of Kerala | 2003 |
Recent and Major Publications
- Dr Anil Kumar P (2025). "Oil, Basmati rice and even the internet: The Israel-Iran war can hit India hard". The New Indian Express, Web
- Dr Anil Kumar P (2024). "Vote bank politics driving sympathy for anti-India activities in Canada". The New Indian Express, Web
- Anil Kumar P (2019). "Left Political Parties in Kerala: Dynamics and Challenges of Democratic Agenda and Electoral Politics". Ajanta, VIII(1)
- Anil Kumar P (2017). "Leadership and Divisive Politics: Lessons from Gujarat Assembly Election 2017". Social Science in Perspective, 9(4)
- Anil Kumar P (2017). "Modi, Trump and India-US Relations: Soft or Hard Balancing". Journal of Parliamentary Studies, 8&9(1-2)
- Anil Kumar P (2017). "Rohingya Crisis and India’s Real Politic: Concerns and Challenges". University College Journal of Politics and Society, 12(1&2)
- Anil Kumar P (2016). "China’s One Belt One Road Initiative and India". University College Journal of Politics and Society, 11(1&2)
- Anil Kumar P (2011). "Executive Accountability to Legislature in Foreign Policy Making: The Case of India and USA". Journal of Parliamentary Studies, 2(1)
- Anil Kumar P (2009). "International Relations of Asia( Review Essay)". Journal of Polity and Society, 2(2)
- Anil Kumar P (2009). "China’s South Asian Strategy in the 21st Century: ‘Concircling’ India with Pro-China ‘Micropoles’". University College Journal of Politics and Society, 4(1&2)
Books / Chapters
Chapter(s) - Sole Author, (2025). The New World Politics of the Indo-Pacific: Perceptions, Policies and Interests, Routledge, London, 9781003479307Chapter(s) - Sole Author, (2021). Covid 19 and its Impact on Human Society: First Impressions, New Delhi: Narendra Publishing House, 978-93-90611-78-2Chapter(s) - Sole Author, (2020). India’s Act East Policy, New Delhi: New Century Publications, 978-81-7708-499-9Chapter(s) - Sole Author, (2017). Foreign Policy and Security of India, New Delhi: New Century Publications, ISBN:978-81-7708-447-4Chapter(s) - Sole Author, (2015). India-US Relations and Asian Rebalancing, New Delhi: New Century Publications, ISBN:978-81-7708-415-3Chapter(s) - Sole Author, (2014). Maritime Security of India: The Costal Security Challenges and Policy Options, New Delhi: Vij Books India Pvt Ltd., ISBN:978-93-82652-36-6Chapter(s) - Sole Author, (2013). Conflict and Peace in South Asia : Post-Nehruvian Scenario, New Delhi: New Century Publication, ISBN: 978-81-7708-355-2
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1.The only individual selected from India for the Study of United States Institute for Scholars Program on US Foreign Policy, conducted by the US State Department from June 10 to July 21, 2012, at the Department of Political Science, University of Florida, United States. I successfully completed the program alongside 17 other participants from various countries worldwide at the University of Florida.
2. I obtained a research affiliation with the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) at the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi, for a two-month period from August 17, 2005, to October 17, 2005, in support of my PhD program. ICS stands as one of India's most esteemed institutions, making significant contributions to the field of Foreign Policy. It boasts numerous eminent Indian scholars focusing on Chinese Studies, as well as distinguished Indian diplomats, among its fellows.
Vice President, Association of Political Scientists-Kerala
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