Dr. Deepak Nair

Biography

Deepak Nair is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the Australian National University. He previously worked in the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore. Deepak holds an MSc and a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as a BA (Hons) in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University. His research focuses on the microsociological study of international relations, examining everyday practices, face-to-face interactions, emotions, and embodied experiences in the field. Deepak's work contributes to a growing body of scholarship that emphasizes the significance of small units of analysis in understanding world politics, challenging grand structural theories. His empirical interests include the micro-dynamics of diplomacy and the study of international bureaucrats, particularly in Southeast Asia. Deepak employs interpretive approaches and methods such as elite interviews and ethnography to conduct his research. He is currently working on several projects, including a book manuscript based on extensive fieldwork regarding the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), exploring themes of non-alignment and the cultural production of diplomatic action in world politics.

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