Dr. Vyas Muni

Assistant Professor - Institute of Legal Studies and Research

10 Months

Ph.D. , Gandhian Thought and Peace Studies, Central University of Gujarat (2021–2025)
M.Phil. in International Politics, Central University of Gujarat (2019–2021)
M.A. Political Science, University of Delhi (2017–2019)
B.A. (Political Science)

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Navigating Identity and Belonging: The Role of Dhanak of Humanity in Hindu-Muslim Interfaith Marriages in India. National Identities (Taylor & Francis), 2026. (Scopus)
Urban Dalit Identity and Caste in Ahmedabad: Ambedkar's Vision and Its Reality. National Identities (Taylor & Francis), 2025. (Scopus)
Balancing Security and Minority Rights in Hybrid Democracies: A Comparative Study of India and Israel. Peace Review (Taylor & Francis), 2025. (Scopus)
Building Peace in Challenging Times: Peace and Community Engagement between Hindu-Muslims in Post-Independent India. The Academic, 2024. (Peer Reviewed)
Identity as Resistance: A Comparative Study of the Dalit Panthers and Israeli Black Panthers. Indian Journal of Social Studies and Humanities, 2025. (Peer Reviewed)
Opinion articles in The Quint and The Indian Express (2026).

Political Science

Civil society engagement in peace diplomacy and conflict transformation
Comparative peace and conflict studies in South Asia and West Asia, with a specific focus on India and Israel
State–civil society relations in peace processes and public policy
Urban marginality, identity, and civic participation in India and Israel
Democratic frameworks, citizenship, and social equity in postcolonial contexts

Associate Editor, Race and Ethnic Studies Section, Cogent Social Sciences (Taylor & Francis), 2026–Present.
Peer Reviewer, Taylor & Francis Journals, 2025–Present.

Programs