Raghvendra Kumar
Associate Fellow
National Maritime FoundationAreas of Research
- Maritime Geostrategies of the East African States
- India and China in Africa and the Indian Ocean Geopolitics
- The Island States and Maritime Security in Africa
- China’s Maritime Strategy in the Western Indian Ocean
Experience
- Before joining the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) as an Associate Fellow, Raghvendra Kumar worked as a Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.
Education
- Pursuing Ph.D. in African Studies on the topic “China’s Engagement with Western Indian Ocean Island States of Africa: Implications for India”. Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi.
- M.Phil. in African Studies on the topic “Geostrategic Importance of South Africa and India in the Indian Ocean Region”. Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, New Delhi (2018).
- MA, Political Science, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, New Delhi (2013).
Presentations
- Western Indian Ocean African Island State’s Engagement with China at International Conference organised by Department of African Studies, University of Delhi, 06-08th February, 2019.
- India and the Indian Ocean Region: Strategic Partnership with WIO Island States at National Conference organised by Department of Political Science and International relations, Guatam Buddha University, Greater Noida, UP on 01-02 February, 2019.
- Deendayal Upadhayay’s ‘India First Approach’ in Making of India’s Foreign Policy at National Conference organised by Maharaja Agrasen College, University of Delhi, 05-06th January, 2018.
- Globalisation, Human Rights and Poverty in India at National Seminar organised by Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi, 29-30th March,2017.
- Political Representation and its Implementation: Making India Gender Equal at National Conference organised by Zakir Husain Delhi College(Evening), University of Delhi, 21-22th March, 2017.