Dr. Dipongpou Kamei is currently a faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Himalayan University in Itanagar. He holds a Master of Philosophy from Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi and a Doctoral degree from Assam University in Silchar. In recognition of his distinguished scholarship, Dr. Kamei was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR). He has established himself as an expert in areas such as India-ASEAN relations, the socio-political issues of Northeast India, and peace and conflict resolution. Dr. Kamei’s extensive research has been published widely in numerous reputable journals, newspapers, and book chapters. Alongside his academic endeavors, he is also actively engaged in promoting sustainable progress and social justice in the region.