Dr. Avneet Kumar Nim

About

Dr. Avneet Kumar is a scholar of Indo-Pacific geopolitics and maritime security, with over 15 years of operational experience in the Indian Navy and more than three years in academia, offering a distinctive practitioner–academic perspective on Government Policies and Analysis, International Relations, Strategic Studies, and Defence Policies.

Dr. Avneet holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Dayalbagh University, Agra, and M.A. from Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi. He also qualified NET, JRF, and SRF and have published many research papers on Indo-Pacific affairs, maritime strategy, Indias evolving strategic posture and other domains of International Relations. 

His research lies at the intersection of Indo-Pacific strategy, maritime geopolitics, and regional security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). He actively engaged with key issues such as sea-lane security, Indias role as a net security provider, strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific, and Indias partnerships with island and littoral states. His contributory works aims to contribute not only to academic discourse but also to policy-oriented debates by connecting theoretical frameworks with grounded strategic realities. Dr. Avneet is particularly interested in academic collaborations, policy research, and engagements with think tanks, defence institutions, and international scholars working on Indo-Pacific security, maritime governance, and strategic affairs. He is also an Editorial Boards member of Indian Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (IJHSS) and a Reviewer of South Asian Journal of Social Sciences. Furthermore, Dr. Avneet is also actively engaged with National Maritime Foundation New Delhi, a think tank as a life time member.

In his academic role, he teaches Political Science and International Relations, with a focus on Comparative Politics, global security, and defence studies. He adopt an interdisciplinary and application-oriented pedagogy, integrating case-based learning, geopolitical analysis, and insights drawn from his naval experience to make complex strategic concepts accessible and relevant for students. As an Assistance Professor he is holding many portfolios in the university including Programme coordinator Political Science, departmental Exam and IQAC coordinator. He is also an active member of university Unfair means committee. Dr. Avneet also holding the position of NSS officer  of University.

Experience

• 15 years in the Indian Navy
• 03+ Years in Academia

Qualification

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Award & Recognition

• NET, JRF, SRF

Research

• The US-China New Cold War. (2021). World Affairs, 25(2), 70–82. ISSN 0971-8052. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48622921 
• India's blue water dominance in the Indian Ocean region. (2021). World Focus, 42(196), 64–70. ISSN 2230-8458. https://www.worldfocus.in/current_issue?key=21&val=India-and-Indian-Ocean-Region
• International North-South Transport Corridor: Mapping vulnerabilities and possibilities for India. (2022). World Affairs, 26(3), 40–52. ISSN 0971-8052. https://www.jstor.org/stable/48712324 
• India's challenges in Central Asia: A pragmatic realist perspective. (2022, August). World Focus, 43(512), 25–30. ISSN 2230-8458. https://www.worldfocus.in/current_issue?key=466&val=India%E2%80%99s-Challenges-in-Central-Asia
• Indigenisation of Indian Navy: A way towards self-reliance India. (2023, March). World Focus, 44(519), 67–72. ISSN 2230-8458. https://www.worldfocus.in/current_issue?key=473&val=India%E2%80%99s-Defence-Diplomacy 
• New Cold War diplomacy between China and the US. (2023, April). World Focus, 44(520), 57–61. ISSN 2230-8458. https://www.worldfocus.in/current_issue?key=474&val=U.S.-Sino-Relations 
• The contours of militarisation in the Indo-Pacific region: A quantitative analysis. (2023, July). Social Action, 73(2), 119–136. ISSN 0037-7627.
• India-Seychelles relations: A geo-strategic overview. (2024, March). World Focus, 45(531), 114–118. ISSN 2230-8458. https://www.worldfocus.in/current_issue?key=485&val=India%27s-Bilateral-Relations
• Changing dynamics in international relations: Multidimensional impact of Russia-Ukraine war. (2026, April–June). World Affairs. ISSN 0971-8052.

Workshop/Conferences:

• International online workshop on Qualitative Research organized by Institute of Social Work, Nagpur, SRM College Chandrapur and Brisbane Institute of strength based practice, Australia (29-30 Aug 2022)
• Indo-Pacific regional dialogue 2021 (27-29 Oct 2021)
• National Seminar on India's Foreign Policy: Changing Contours organized by Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Haryana (31 Aug 2021).
• International webinar on "India-China relation in post COVID-19 organized by DR Ambedkar college deekshabhoomi Nagpur (17 Jul 2020)
• National Seminar on Pandemic in Global World organized by Rashtrasant Tukodoji Maharaj Nagpur University (8-9 Jul 2020)
• National webinar on Dr. Ambedkar: Education and Social Justice organized by Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriva Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, MH (13-14 Apr 2020)
• Research Fair 2020 hosted by Dayalbagh Educational Institute (deemed to be university) Agra (11 Jan 2020)
• International conference on Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam for the 21^st century: Revisiting through the multiple lenses organised by Galgotias University School of Liberal Education (22 August 2023).
• Workshop on Dialogue on “Deliverables to Delivers”: Stories of U.S.-India Defence and Security Partnership hosted by CUTS International, supported by the US Consulate General Kolkata and the US department of the State on 05 Jan 2024. 
• Webinar on “How to Do Research and Get Published – How to write a paper: Qualitative methodology” hosted by Sage Publication on 06 March 2024.
• Workshop on “Short-Term Capacity Building Program on Research Methodology” hosted by AIU-Dayalbagh Educational Institute Academic and Administrative Development Centre (AIU-DEI-AADC) from 11 March 2024 to 16 March 2024.
• International maritime conference on exploring frontiers of marine world: Legal and commercial dynamics organised by ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad on 12-13^th April 2024. Presenting the paper titles as “UNCLOS: Legalities and Ambiguities”. 
• Guest Speaker during the Human Right Awareness Campaign organised at District Jail Banda, Uttar Pradesh on 14 Dec 2025.
• Served as a Judge (Chairperson) for “Rhetorix 2025: Prastavana Conclave”, a thoughtfully curated Model United Nations-style event organised by the Prelude Public School Agra on 20^th and 21^st December 2025. 
• One day workshop on “Accreditation and Ranking: Enhancing Quality in Higher Education” organised by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Sharda University Agra on 04 Oct 2025.
• Participated in IP Awareness/Training program under NATIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AWARENESS MISSION, Organized by Intellectual Property Office Government of India on 21 Feb 2026.
• Presenting the paper titled as “Green Intentions, Grey Outcomes: Conscious Consumers, Vehicle Purchases, and the Paradox of Sustainable Consumption Under SDG-12 in India” under 1^st International conference InSPIRE 2K26 organised by Sharda School of Business Studies, Sharda University Agra and Brokenshire College Philippines on 12^th-13^th Feb 2026.
• Participated in the “National Conference on Modeling of Complex System (NCMCS 2026)” organised by Department of Research and Development, Sharda University Agra sponsored by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) held on 12-13^th March 2026.
• Internship with National Maritime Foundation Delhi - From 28 Dec 2020 to 05 Feb 2020
• Two-week Faculty Development Programme (Blend-Mode) on “Quality of Teaching Learning & Research (QLTR)” organised by ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga, Punjab in collaboration with APTI Punjab State Branch & IQAC-ISFCP from 03-01-2026 to 17-01-2026.
• Three-days Faculty Development Program on “Crafting Impactful Case Studies: Structure, Style, and Analysis” organised by Sharda School of Business Studies, Sharda University Agra held from 09 Feb 2026 to 11 Feb 2026.
• Ten days NEP orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malviya Mission Teacher Training Centre – Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (MMC-062-2026-MAR-A-0703) held from 16-03-2026 to 25-03-2026.
• Three days Faculty Development Programme on “Design Thinking for Academic Innovation” organised by the Sharda Skill Development Centre (SSDC) from 11 April 2026 to 13 April 2026.
• Three days Faculty Development Programme on “Future Ready Teaching Practices” organised by IIT Mandi from 06 May 2026 to 08 May 2026.

Certifications

10 Certificates

Area of Interest

Maritime Policies, Foreign Policies, Diplomacy, UNCLOS, International Relations, Political/IR Theories, Western Political Thoughts, Constitution.