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Global Politics Young Voices (GPYV) Discussion #158

The World Today: Great Power Rivalry, Challenges to Multilateralism, Rise of Glibal South, and Emergence of New Frontiers

18 December 2025

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Global Politics Young Voices # 158

The World Today

Great Power Rivalry, Challenges to Multilateralism, Rise of Global South and Emergence of New Frontiers

Organized by

Science, Technology and International Relations (STIR) Programme
National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

in collaboration with

Department of Politics and International Studies,
Pondicherry University

Date & Venue:
18 December 2025, Thursday, Pondicherry University

 

 

0930-1000 hrs: Welcome and Introduction
Welcome Remarks
Dr Nanda Kishor,
Head, Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University

Prof D Suba Chandran
Dean, School of Conflict and Security Studies, National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru

About “The World Today”
Preetha R
Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai

1000-1115 hrs: Session-I
“Climate multilateralism in 2025: Divided COP30, soft commitments and a leadership vacuum”
Akshath K,
Research Intern, National Institute of Advanced Studies

“AI as a New Frontier of Strategic Competition: Structural Drivers and Challenges of Governance”
Anand Kumar,
Department of Political Science and International Studies, Pondicherry University

“Governance of Outer Space: Between Agreements, Rivalry, and Militarisation”
Nandana RS,
Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University

“The Challenge of BRICS Expansion: Economic Inequality, Illusion of Unity, and Costs of De-dollarization”
B Sujith Goud,
Department of Political Science and International Studies, Pondicherry University

Discussants
Lekshmi MK
Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College, Chennai
&
Vani Vyshnavi
Department of Politics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

1130-1245 hrs: Session-II
"India–Russia Engagement in 2025: Summit diplomacy, Military logistics, and Supply-chain recalibration"
Sunidhi Sampige,
Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat

“Trump’s Tariffs and India’s Response: Economic Sovereignty, Calculated Restraint and Trade Diversification”
Suryasnata Patra,
Department of Politics and International Studies, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry

"Gen Z Protest in Nepal: Youth Political Mobilization, Generational Divide, and Political Alienation"
Nirmiti M,
Department of Political Science, Liberal Arts, Alliance University, Bengaluru,

"The Sudan Crisis in 2025: Conflict Escalation, International Responses and Regional Spillover Risks"
Tonica Sharon C,
Department of Political Science, Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru

Discussants:
Brighty Ann Sarah
Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai
&
Tanvi Harendra,
Department of Political Science, Liberal Arts, Alliance University, Bengaluru,

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