Jay Maniyar

The writer is a former Research Associate who has notably associated with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) in New Delhi, India. He has over five years of work experience in international relations research and writes extensively on issues pertaining to the maritime domains of Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the ASEAN. The views expressed above are in a personal capacity, and do not reflect the views of the NMF. The writer can be contacted via email at jaymaniyar@gmail.com.

The Resistance Front (TRF) And Its Threat to India in Kashmir

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Digital Connectivity Between India and the European Union: The Way Ahead

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Japan and South Korea: Away and Beyond

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The Islamic State Since October 2019: The New Caliph and the IS’ Overtures Towards India

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