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2026. 7. 17

Prof. TAGA Masayuki (Visiting Professor)

“BJP One-Party Dominance in Indian Politics: As Seen from Recent State Assembly Election Results”
Professor TAGA Masayuki has published an article on recent developments in India’s state assembly elections.
Gendai India Forum (Contemporary India Forum), No. 70, Summer 2026
Japan-India Association
[Link]
2026. 7. 10

Ms. Nayanima Basu (Visiting Researcher)

“India Looks For Indo-Pacific Partners Beyond U.S. As China Gets Aggressive”
ABP, 09 Jul 2026
Modi’s three-nation tour reflects Delhi’s recognition of MAHASAGAR for strategic gains as China goes ballistic.
[Link]
2026. 7. 10

Prof. FUKUNAGA Masaaki (Visiting Professor)

“The Reality of Indian Society Seen Through the ‘Cockroach People’s Party’”
Focus on India and South Asia (42)
Online magazine “Alter Plaza,” June 2026 issue (20 June 2026)
Note: Originally written in Japanese.
[PDF file]
2026. 6. 5

HORIMOTO Takenori, Ph.D. (Visiting Professor)
TAGA Masayuki (Visiting Professor)

Co-translation: Voices of Dissent
Voices of Dissent cover
Title: 異議の声
Author: Romila Thapar
Original title: VOICES OF DISSENT : An Essay
Translator: HORIMOTO Takenori, Ph.D. (Visiting Professor)
Translator: TAGA Masayuki (Visiting Professor)
Publisher: Kadensha
Publication date: May 2026
Note: Published in Japanese.
URL: [Link]
2026. 5. 25

Prof. FUKUNAGA Masaaki (Visiting Professor)

“Facing the ‘Great Power India’ Narrative Directly: Breaking with Illusions and Learning from Reality”
Online magazine “Alter Plaza,” May 2026 issue (20 May 2026)
Focus on India and South Asia (41)
Note: Originally written in Japanese.
[PDF file]
2026. 5. 25

Ms. Nayanima Basu (Visiting Researcher)

“Interview with Sheikh Hasina”
20 MAY 2026, Gateway House
An exclusive interaction with former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
[Link]
2026. 5. 25

Dr. HASHIMOTO Kazunori (Research Fellow)

“India Holds the Key to Rimland Hegemony: The Rising Importance of the Indian Ocean”
Shinseikai Korai, June 2026 issue
Note: Originally written in Japanese.
[PDF file]
2026. 4. 24

Prof. FUKUNAGA Masaaki (Visiting Professor)

“Transformation of Nepal’s 2026 General Election and Political Structure — Generational Change, the End of Bhagbandha Politics, and a Question for Japan”
Focus on India and South Asia (40)
Online magazine “Alter Plaza,” April 2026 issue (20 April 2026)
Note: Originally written in Japanese.
[Link]
2026. 4. 24

Ms. Nayanima Basu (Visiting Researcher)

“Nuclear Weapons Have No Place in Iran’s Military Doctrine”
ABP News, 23 April 2026
[Link]
2026. 4. 24

Ms. Nayanima Basu (Visiting Researcher)

“India’s Two-Track Myanmar Policy Reflects Crucial Interests: Ex-Amb Rajiv Bhatia”
StratNews Global, 20 April 2026
[Link]
2026. 4. 24

Ms. Nayanima Basu (Visiting Researcher)

“Bangladesh’s Bumpy Road Ahead”
Gateway House, 15 April 2026
[Link]