R. Vignesh

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Dr. R.  Vignesh is a Research Analyst in the Military Affairs Centre. He joined MP-IDSA  in August 2021 and researches on the unfolding geopolitical dynamics of the  Indo-Pacific region and its implications to India’s National Security and Regional  Security of South Asia.
He has  a Master of Arts & Master of Philosophy in Defence & Strategic Studies  from the University of Madras. He has also qualified UGC-NET for Defence &  Strategic Studies. In 2016 he was awarded the prestigious Research Fellowship  from the History Division, Ministry of Defence for pursuing doctoral research  in the topic “New Gunboat Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific and its  Implications for India’s Maritime Security”. He received doctorate degree from  the University of Madras in January 2022.
Prior to joining MP-IDSA, he worked as a Lecturer in the Department of  Defence & Strategic Studies, University of Madras. He was also appointed by  the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) as a Lesson Writer for its  senior secondary school textbooks for subjects of Military History and Military  Studies.
His Publications includes:
Jamadhagni, Utham Kumar., & Vignesh, R.  Gunboat Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific. Journal of Indian Ocean Studies.26,  No. 3 (Aug – Dec 2018) (pp. 188–200) (ISSN 0972-3080)
Vignesh, R. Gunboat Diplomacy in the South  China Sea and Its Implications for Regional Security. In G. Jayachandra Reddy  (Ed.), South China Sea: Emerging Scenario (pp. 210-221) New Delhi:  Pentagon Press, 2018 (ISBN 978-93-86618-57-3)
Vignesh, R. Sustainable Development and  Climate Change: A South Asian Perspective. In S. Manivasakan. (Ed.), India’s  March Towards Development 2030: Issues and Challenges. (pp. 29-35).  Chennai: UGC – Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, University of  Madras. 2017 (ISBN: 978-93-830-71-043)
Vignesh, R. (2014). Women in Armed Forces.  In S. Shakthi , S. Kalavathi, A Bhanu Gayatri Devi & A.Venila. (Eds.), Woman  Power and Social Change (pp. 191-194). Chennai: Today Publication. (ISBN:  978-93-81992-26-5)
Publications at MP-IDSA
Research Analyst
Email:-rvignesh1990[at]yahoo[dot]com
Phone:-+91 11 2671 7983

Publication

Regulating the Use of Force by United Nations Peace Support Operations: Balancing Promises and Outcomes by Charuka Ekanayake

The United Nations Peace Support Operations (PSOs), originally envisaged for simple missions like monitoring ceasefires and facilitating negotiations during international armed conflicts, underwent a massive transformation after the end of the Cold War when the UN found itself involved in complex military operations embedded in violent intra-state conflicts. As civilians are increasingly subjected to brutality and atrocity in such conflicts, the use of force by the UN has become necessary for fulfilling its mandate for Protection of Civilians (POC) and Responsible to Protect (R2P).