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Prof. Alok Kumar Gupta

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Department of Political Science and Public Administration

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Prof. Alok Kumar Gupta
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Brief Profile

Prof. Alok Kumar Gupta is Professor at Department of Political Science and Public Administration, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi. He did his Masters from Centre for Political Studies, School of Social Sciences, and Doctorate from South Asian Studies, at School of International Studies in Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has also done LLB and LLM (Business Laws) from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He taught at National Law University, Jodhpur; National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi and Department of Political Studies, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya before joining CUJ on May 27, 2020. He has published several books and over one hundred research articles on issues pertaining to foreign policy, national politics, international relations, defense & Security, terrorism, and internal conflicts in different journals and books. Prior to joining academic he also served as journalist and is an alumnus of IIMC, New Delhi.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

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COURSES TAUGHT

  • International Relations
  • India’s Foreign Policy
  • Western Political Thought
  • Indian Government and Politics
  • International Law
  • Issues in Indian Politics
  • Party Systems in India
  • Political Obligation
  • Research Methodology

Additional roles/ responsibility

  1. Dean—School of Humanities and Social Sciences
  2. Head—Department of Political Science and Public Administration (DPSPA)
  3. Head-Department of International Relations
  4. Member: Academic Council (CUJ)
  5. Members of different Committee of the University

PUBLICATIONS

Total Publications 200+
List of Latest Five :
  1. Published “Global Climate Change Politics: Critical Appraisal of India’s Changing Role” in India Quarterly, April 12, 2024. [Scopus Listed Journal] (Co-authored with Ms. Kaushiki Parihar) Available at:   https://doi.org/10.1177/09749284241241596
  2. Published an article titled “Red Sea Crisis: Seychelles Growing Strategic Significance for India” in Third Concept of March 2024, Vol.37, No.445, pp.18-20. [ISSN No. 0970-7247] (UGC Care Listed) [Co-authored with Dr. Aparna and Dr. Amit Kumar Singh).
  3. Published an article titled “Houthi Attacks in Red Sea: Strategic Implications for India and the Indo-Pacific.” in World Focus of February 2024, vol.45, No.530, pp.14-19. (Peer Reviewed and Refereed Journal)
  4. Published an article titled “Auditing COP28: Optimism and Pessimism.” in World Focus of January 2024, vol.45, No.529, pp.33-39. (Peer Reviewed and Refereed Journal)
  5. Published an article titled “Henry Kissinger: End of an Era in International Politics” in Third Concept of January 2024, Vol.37, No.443, pp.18-20. [ISSN No. 0970-7247] (UGC Care Listed).
  6. Published an article titled “Auditing India’s G-20 Presidency” in World Focus of December 2023, Vol.44, No.528, pp.43-47. [ISSN No. 2230-8458] (Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal).
  7. Published an article titled “India’s Quest for Self-reliance in Renewable” in Third Concept of November 2023, Vol.37, No.441, pp.264-268. [ISSN No. 0970-7247] (UGC Care Listed) [Co-authored with Kaushiki Parihar]
  8. Published an article titled “FPIC (Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation Summit 2023: Reorienting India’s Foreign Policy Towards Island States” in World Focus of November 2023, Vol.44, No.527, pp.33-38. [ISSN No. 2230-8458] (Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal).

Books and Book Chapters

Books :
  1. Published book titled Global Warming & Climate Change: Issues, Initiatives and Imperatives (New Delhi: World Focus Publishing House OPC Pvt. Ltd., 2023) [ISBN: 978-81-965875-3-6]. [Co-authored with Kaushiki Parihar]
  2. “India’s Foreign Policy: Emerging Dimensions”, (Patna: Rami Publications, 2017) [ISBN: 978—81-933280-0-2]
  3. “Political Obligation”(Allahabad: Central Law Publications, 2016). [ISBN-978-93-84961-94-7]
  4. “Arms Purchase and Security Concerns of India, 1986-1999” (Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM-Verlag, 2009) [ISBN-978-3-639-17247-8]
Latest Five Book Chapters:
  1. Published a Chapter on “Environmental Ethics in Ancient Literature: Imperatives for The Contemporary World”, in Climate Change Mitigation: Indian Perspectives edited by Dr. Sudhir Singh & Dr. Sabu Thomas, (New Delhi: Chanakya Publication and Distributions, 2023).pp.131-145. [ISBN: 978-93-95055-02-4].
  2. Published a Chapter on “Vivekananda and Buddhism: Convergence and Contentions”, in Swami Vivekananda: Sage and Revolutionary edited by Dr. Sudhir Singh & Dr. Sabu Thomas, (New Delhi: Chanakya Publication and Distributions, 2023).pp.8-27. [ISBN: 978-93-95055-03-1].
  3. Multidisciplinary Learning and NEP 2020: A Critical Appraisal, inNational Education Policy 2020: The Road Ahead(With Special Focus on North-East India), edited by V.K. Ahuja & Debasis Poddar, (National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam: 2022).pp.279-293. [ISBN: 978-81-954276-1-1].
  4. Academic Bank of Credit: Revolutionizing Accessibility: Reflections from Stakeholders, published in National Education Policy 2020, edited by Kalpana K. Mahajan, Manoj K. Saxena, Qazi Mazhar Ali and Ravi K. Mahajan, (White Falcon Publishing, 2020). [ISBN: 978-1-63640-008-2]
  5. Published a Chapter on “Changing Political Matrix in Nepal: India’s Search for Continuity Amidst Change”, in India’s Foreign Policy Modi 2.0: Challenges and Opportunities edited by Dr. Sudhir Singh, (New Delhi: Pentagon Press, 2020).pp.16-31. [ISBN: 978-81-94283-77-5]. (Co-authored with Vandana Mishra)

Seminar/ Workshop/ Conference Participation:

Latest Five Invited Lectures
  1. Delivered a Key Note Speech on “Russia-Ukraine War: Its International Implications” on June 16, 2022 in online mode at Two Days International Webinar on “Ukraine—Russia War: Global Implications” organised by K.V.R. Government College Autonomous, Kurnool, (DT), Andhra Pradesh and SSA First Grade College, Ballari, Karnataka.
  2. Delivered a General Lecture on “Russia-Ukraine War: Its International Implications” on May 07, 2022 to officer of Indian Armed Forces at ADWITIYA, (Namkom) Ranchi Cantonment.
  3. Delivered a Special Address on “ Children Rights and Governance in India” in IIHSG International Conference 2022 on “Human Security and Governance” organised by Amity University, Mumbai; Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Montery California, USA; Security women, London; Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla; Department of International Relations, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh; and Central University of Jharkhand, on 23-25 February 2022.
  4. Delivered an Invited Lecture on “Contributions of Sardar Patel to India’s Freedom Struggle: A Critical Appraisal”, to the students and Faculty of National Law University, Jodhpur on March 12, 2021.
  5. Delivered a Lecture on “World Peace: Need for a New Alternative” on the occasion of International Peace Day at Central University of South Bihar, Gaya on September 21, 2016.
Lecture in Faculty Development Programme:
  1. Delivered a Lecture on “Introducing International Studies”, on March 05, 2022 to a group of Research Scholars in “Ten Days Refresher Training Programme on Social Science Research Methods for University Teachers and Faculty in Research Institutions and Research Scholars” sponsored by ICSSR and organised by A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna.
  2. Delivered a Lecture on “Global Green Politics: India’s Status, Aspirations, and Initiatives”, in the “Two-Week Refresher Course in International Studies (Interdisciplinary) during September 6-19, 2022. 45 Faculty members of different Colleges and Universities with various disciplines participated in the Course. (Sponsored by ICSSR). Delivered online on September 09, 2022 online at Jamia Millia University.
International– Paper Presented:
  1. Presented a Paper titled "Defense Expenditure and Regional Security Concerns: Post Cold War Development Dilemma in South Asia" in a conference titled "International Conference on Conflict Management and Peace Economics and Development", at Krakow University of Economics, Poland, on October 20, 2002.
  2. Presented a Paper titled "Defence Expenditure and Arms Trade in South Asia" in a conference titled "International Conference on Conflict Management and Peace Economics and Development", at Krakow University of Economics" Poland, on October 18, 2002.
  3. Presented a Paper titled "Naxalites and Private Armies: A Case Study of Caste Conflict in Bihar", at an international conference organized by Department of International Relations, Jadavpur University, Kolkata on March 6, 2002.
  4. Participated in 1st International Conference & Exhibition on Management Technology for Educational Practices (MTEP) held at Jnana Jyothi Auditorium, Central College Campus, Bengaluru, India on 29th and 30th July 2009.
  5. Presented a paper titled "SAARC: Problems and Prospect Towards a Regional Cooperation", at a workshop organized by Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo", at Kathmandu on September 20, 2000.
  6. Presented a paper titled "Towards Security for All in Southern Asia", at a workshop organized by Regional Center for Strategic Studies, Colombo", at Kathmandu on September 13, 2000.
  7. Presented a paper titled "Violence & Killings; By the Caste, of the Caste & for the Caste: A Case Study of Ranvir Sena", at a conference organised by European Center for Conflict Prevention (Netherlands) and Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (New Delhi) at India International Center (New Delhi) on May 16, 2001
National– Paper presented:
  1. Presented a paper in a National Seminar organised by Department of Political Science, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya on “Roots of Democracy in Ancient India: Theories and Praxis”, on 23 November 2022. Title of the paper was Kautilya’s Statecraft: Its Democratic Ethos and Contemporary Relevance.
  2. Resource Person for the National Webinar on “Climate Change Mitigation: Relevance of Gandhian Approach” organised by Society for Social Empowerment, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Dyal Singh College, University of Delhi and Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samiti, Delhi on January 29-30, 2022.
  3. Participated in a National Seminar on “Internal Conflicts in India” organized by Department of Strategic Studies at Gorakhpur University, UP 2012 and Presented a paper titled “Naxalism in Jharkhand: Problems and Resolutions”.
  4. Presented a Paper titled “Disaster Management: Need for a People Centric Approach” in a Three-day National Seminar at Jiwaji University, Gwaliar Organized by Department of Political Science in cooperation with Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi during December 15-17, 2007.
  5. Presented a Paper titled “Rethinking Governance: For the People, By the People, Of the People” in a One-day National Seminar at National Law University, Jodhpur February 18, 2006 organized by a Faculty of Policy Science at National Law University, Jodhpur in cooperation with Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.
  6. Presented a Paper titled “Disability in Kashmir: Governmental and Non-Governmental Initiatives” in a Two-days National Seminar at Shimla on September 30-October 01, 2005 organized by a Delhi based NGO called “Society for Empowerment” in cooperation with Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.
Workshops Attended :
  1. Presented a Paper titled “Defence vs. Development Dilemma in South Asia” in a One-day International Workshop on “Conflict, Policy and Peace Economics and Development in South Asia” on January 10, 2004, at School of Policy Science, National Law University, Jodhpur in cooperation with State University of New York at Binghamton (U.S.A), Economists Allied for Arms Reduction (ECAAR, International), International Center for Conflict Prevention and Management (Affiliated with Center for South Asian Studies, University of Sydney, Australia).
Webinar Participation :
  1. Participated as Resource Person in an International Webinar on “Changing Paradigm of Sino-Indian Relationship: Implications for Asian Security Architecture” organised by Society of Social Empowerment, New Delhi and Chaudhary Bansilal University, Bhiwani, Haryana on April 27, 2021. Presented a paper titled Unrest along Line of Actual Control and Chinese Geopolitical Imaginations: Would History Repeat Itself? in the Webinar.
  2. Participated and Presented a Paper on “Post COVID-19 Global Political Order and Power Dynamics: Challenges and Opportunities” on May 10, 2020 organised by Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Haryana and Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal, Nagpur.
  3. Delivered a talk as Resource Person in an International Webinar on “Relevance of Tibet in Asian Security Architecture” organised by Society for Social Empowerment, New Delhi and Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Haryana on August 11, 2020.
  4. Delivered a talk as Resource Person in an International Webinar on “Changing Dynamics of Global Security at the time of COVID-19” on 24-25 August 2020, organised by Mahendra Mahila Mahavidyala, Gopalganj (A Constituent unit of Jai Prakash University, Chapra, Bihar).

Program Organised

  1. Organised “G-20 University Connect” program in Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi which was sponsored by Research and Information System in Developing Countries, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, on March 06. The Program included a Lecture by RIS nominee alongside Painting competition, essay writing competition and panel discussion for students. On  March 6, 2023
  2. Organised special lecture by Prof. Keshav Mishra of the Department of History, BHU, Varanashi, on “India-China Relations in the Post Cold War Era” The lecture was for the students of MA Political Science, and International Relations.   November 01, 2023.
  3. Organised “G-20 University Connect” program in Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi which was sponsored by Research and Information System in Developing Countries, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, on March 06. The Program included a Lecture by RIS nominee alongside Painting competition, essay writing competition and panel discussion for students. On  March 6, 2023
  4. Organized a Two-day National Seminar on “Imperatives for Uniform Civil Code” at Department of Political Studies, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya.   March 30-31, 2017
  5. Organized a One-day Workshop on “India’s Policy on Neighbourhood”,at Centre for Political Studies, Central University of Bihar, Gaya under the auspices of Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA, New Delhi).  February 24-26, 2014.
  6. Organized a One-day National Seminar on “Tenancy Act in Jharkhand: Issues and Imperatives” in   February 2012.
  7. Organized a One-day National Seminar on “Corruption at High Places: It Social, Legal and Economic Implications on the Economic Growth of the Country” with co-operation of ICSSR, Kolkata.  February 2011
  8. Organized a One-day International Workshop on “Conflict, Policy and Peace Economics and Development in South Asia” at School of Policy Science, National Law University, Jodhpur in cooperation with State University of New York at Binghamton (U.S.A), Economists Allied for Arms Reduction (ECAAR, International), International Center for Conflict Prevention and Management (Affiliated with Center for South Asian Studies, University of Sydney, Australia).   January 10, 2004
  9. Organized a One-day National Seminar on “Reforms: Road to Good Governance and Sustainable Development” in co-operation with Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.  February 18, 2006
  10. Organized a One-day National Seminar on “Multiculturalism in India: Constitutional Provisions and Future Remedies” in cooperation with Indian Council of Social Science Research.   February 17, 2007 .

AWARDS AND HONOURS

  1. JRF (2017)
  2. Member BoS
  3. . Member Academic Council.
  4. Member DRC, RAC
  5. Member, Various Committees at CUJ
  6. Also served as member of the Executive Council, Academic Council, Board of Studies and different committees in earlier Universities where offered my services.
  7. Member of the Editorial Board, Third Concept (UGC Care Listed Journal).
  8. Member of the Editorial Board, World Focus (Peer Reviewed/ Refereed Research Journal)
  9. Member of the Editorial Board Journal of Comparative Politics, (University Journal of University of Bengaluru).

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EDITORIAL
1. Working as Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
2. Working as Head, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, School of Humanities and Social Science, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi.
3. Working as Head, Department of International Relations, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi
4. Worked as HoD of the Department of Political Studies, Central University of South Bihar since February 2019.
5. Worked as Academic Coordinator at Gaya Campus of Central University of South Bihar for more than a year.
6. Worked as HoD of Centre for Political Studies at Central University of South Bihar from July 2013 to February 17, 2016.
7. Worked as HoD (I/C) of Bachelor of Vocation (BVoc) Program of School of Vocational Studies at Central University of South Bihar. Now Program Coordinator School of Vocational Studies since February 2016.
8. Worked as Professor-in-Charge of Gaya Campus of Central University of Bihar where there are six programmes at present (Hindi, English, Sociology, Political Science, Education and Law) from July 01, 2013 to April 21, 2014.
9. Worked as Officiating Registrar at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi from July 31, 2012 to November 15, 2012. [Also member of several committees].
10. Worked as Dean of Faculty at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi since its inception on October 18, 2011.
11. Also worked as Controller of Examinations at National University of Study and Research in Law, Ranchi since its inception on October 18, 2011.
12. Served as Controller of Examinations of the University, (since June 2008 till resigned) which is a Statutory Post as per the National Law University, Jodhpur Act.
13. Also worked as “Assistant Dean Academic Affairs” Faculty of Policy Science, National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan since July 23, 2009 till resigned.
14. Worked as “Acting Dean” of the Faculty of Policy Science, National Law University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan since September 2002 to May 19, 2008.

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