Associate Professor at Polsci Leiden. Associate Editor at International Studies Review. Trained at Indiana University and Sciences-Po. IR, FPA, security, migration politics, India. https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/nicolas-blarel#tab-1https://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3mvnzasvhi22pThe ending of Nuovo Cinema Paradiso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4HY-9AKsg [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnzasvhi22phttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3mvhf473hsc2jIn the context of the BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend, I had the chance to talk to both @rfi.fr & @lemonde.fr about the general implications, India-China ties & evaluate India’s role as host nation https://www.rfi.fr/fr/asie-pacifique/20260912-l-inde-est-per%C3%A7ue-comme-un-cheval-de-troie-am%C3%A9ricain-au-sein-des-brics & https://www.lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/09/13/le-sommet-des-brics-acte-une-nouvelle-etape-dans-le-degel-prudent-des-relations-entre-l-inde-et-la-chine_6772186_3210.html?lmd_medium=al&lmd_campaign=envoye-par-appli&lmd_creation=ios&lmd_source=default @polscileiden.bsky.social14 Sep 2026 05:32 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhf473hsc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3mue35w7vtc23Teachers save lives. Literally. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/30/headteacher-saves-children-flash-flood-nepal?CMP=fb_gu&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUB4t9wZG9mBWZkaWQWUNhabkzFZ6mDvf8OzLA6p4cbMtNScmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6zWUKthTCn4UPruWvyxUflAIDkl1J_I0tHrZ1_WNavlJAJP1yMuEWGHqcyJA_aem_oHxDwv_4l6Bl1uqjxIBXMQ#Echobox=178812634731 Aug 2026 04:31 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mue35w7vtc23https://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3msk5ktgwas27Last day of of a very busy & productive #ISASAWP2026 , with so many incredible panels, including one this morning on The Statecra of India’s Foreign and Security Policy. Excellent papers & moderation from @paliwalavi.bsky.social08 Aug 2026 03:40 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msk5ktgwas27https://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3msfbwqqf322zStellar panel to discuss Happymon Jacob ‘s new book India After Nonalignment now at #ISASAWP202606 Aug 2026 05:15 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfbwqqf322zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3msf2lcr4422j#ISASAWP2026 has officially started! Attending a very interesting & important panel on Democracy under pressure. @shubhakprasad.bsky.social @isanet.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Aug 2026 03:03 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msf2lcr4422jhttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3msex3et2tc2mStarting today! Can’t wait for the first round of panels, presentations, & discussions this morning #ISASAWP2026 [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Aug 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3msex3et2tc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3mse4khnads27#ISASAWP2026 starts tomorrow in the beautiful city of Colombo! I look forward to the many fascinating panels & the opening keynote from the Honorable Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka! @isanet.bsky.social05 Aug 2026 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mse4khnads27https://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3ms72ll3sic2zA recent report from Amnesty International alleges India sent 2,596 shipments of military equipment & components to Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza war. Sumit Ganguly & I write about the domestic & international implications for India for @indianexpress.com https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/india-defence-ties-israel-benjamin-netanyahu-modi-gaza-10815511/03 Aug 2026 17:47 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms72ll3sic2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3mrz2gatjxk2iFive more days for #ISASAWP2026 the first @isanet.bsky.social in South Asia. Looking forward to three days of paper presentations, productive discussions, & catching up with and meeting colleagues. Follow this space for highlights of the conference!01 Aug 2026 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrz2gatjxk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/nicoblar.bsky.social/post/3mrvay3bkfs2fCited in this @newarab.com.web.brid.gy piece on the latest Amnesty International report statinng that India sent over 2,500 weapons shipments to Israel since October 2023 https://www.newarab.com/news/why-india-wont-walk-away-its-arms-partnership-israel30 Jul 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:t7kisuwna3ldl3pgnxmljrbh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrvay3bkfs2f