Dr K. Yhome has done his PhD from the School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. His research interests are around issues of regionalism and sub-regionalism in South Asia and Southeast Asia. He has authored books/monographs and contributed chapters in edited volumes and published research articles in reputed international and national journals including Asian Survey, India Review, Strategic Analysis, Rising Powers Quarterly, Global Asia. His op-eds have appeared in national newspapers such as The Hindu, The Indian Express, Business Standard, The New Indian Express.