Amit Ranjan
Research Fellow, Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of SingaporeArticles by Amit Ranjan
Politics
Post-election Bangladesh: How China prepared while India lost ground
Facing Bangladesh under newly installed Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, India finds itself in greater diplomatic uncertainty while China sees it as more of a political adjustment rather than strategic disruption. Singapore-based Indian researcher Amit Ranjan and Australian researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May analyse the situation.
Amit Ranjan, Genevieve Donnellon-May
26 Feb 2026
Economy
Power plays: China’s hydropower diplomacy in Latin America
As hydropower remains the dominant source of electricity in most Latin American countries, China is well-positioned to use that as a pivot for greater economic engagement with the region. Singapore-based Indian researcher Amit Ranjan and Australian researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May explore the issue.
Amit Ranjan, Genevieve Donnellon-May
28 May 2025
Politics
Can Bangladesh secure its water future with China and India?
Bangladesh’s water diplomacy with China and India reflects Dhaka’s efforts to address its growing water needs while trying to balance the complex geopolitical situation in the region, say Singapore-based Indian researcher Amit Ranjan and Australian researcher Genevieve Donnellon-May.
Amit Ranjan, Genevieve Donnellon-May
10 Apr 2025
Economy
China’s new mega-dam project draws concerns
China recently announced the construction of a new mega-hydropower-dam that will be situated in Tibet. However, the construction of a dam of this scale has prompted concerns about its impact and potential fallout. Researchers Amit Ranjan and Genevieve Donnellon-May discuss and evaluate the geopolitical, economic and environmental implications of the new dam.
Amit Ranjan, Genevieve Donnellon-May
21 Jan 2025