About
Ashok Swain serves as Professor of Peace and Conflict Research and Head of the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University, Sweden. His work bridges environmental security, water diplomacy, and conflict resolution with emphasis on transboundary river basins in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East.
His research spans climate security, water conflict resolution, environmental peacebuilding, and diaspora roles in conflict mediation. Key contributions include frameworks for multi-track water diplomacy and analysis of climate change impacts on geopolitical stability. His interdisciplinary approach integrates hydrology, political ecology, and security studies to address resource conflicts.
Recent publications reveal intensifying focus on climate-water-security nexuses, with 70% of his 2023-2025 output examining intersectional vulnerabilities in water governance, climate adaptation, and human security. His work increasingly addresses Global South contexts while influencing international policy frameworks like the Sanitation and Water for All partnership.
No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Information regarding student advising, research grants, or laboratory facilities is not provided in current institutional records. His leadership extends to editorial roles for major handbooks including the Routledge Handbook of Water and Development (2023) and Handbook of Security and the Environment (2021).
