Publications

Sarawagi, T. and Namdeo, S.K. Jan 8, 2026. The Evolving Paradigm of AI-Biosecurity: Challenges and Solutions. Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS), Bengaluru. https://cnss.org.in/the-evolving-paradigm-of-ai-biosecurity-challenges-and-solutions/

Namdeo, S.K. and Chandan, G.N., 2025. Scientometric Analysis of Research on Deliberate Biosecurity Threats Reveals North-Transatlantic Dominance. Journal of Biosafety and Biosecurity. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobb.2025.04.002

Thorat, K. and Namdeo, S.K., 2025. ‘Securing the Life Sciences: The Role of Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Biological Weapons Convention’ in A. Lele (ed), 50 YEARS OF THE BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION: Tracking the Journey, Pentagon Press, Chapter 10. https://idsa.in/publisher/book/50-years-of-the-biological-weapons-convention-tracking-the-journey

Namdeo, S.K. and Friedman, S.M., 2025. Deliberate Biological Threats in India: Existing Risks and National Capacity for Prevention and Mitigation. Report Submitted to Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS), RUAS Bengaluru.

Namdeo, S.K. and Zhang, J.Y., 2024. Rethinking science diplomacy and global biosecurity: challenges, emerging practices and the way forward. International Affairs, 100(6), pp.2623-2635. https://doi.org/10.1093/ia/iiae187

Namdeo, S.K. and Dhar, P. Aug 12, 2024. Emerging biosecurity threats in the age of AI. IndiaBioscience. https://indiabioscience.org/columns/indian-scenario/emerging-biosecurity-threats-in-the-age-of-ai#

Namdeo, S.K. 2023. Multi-stakeholder Engagement Strategy to Strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention. Strategy Document submitted to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Namdeo, S.K., 2023. Science and Technology Developments: Benefits and Risks for the Biological Weapons Convention. United Nations. ISBN (PDF): 9789211068146. https://doi.org/10.18356/9789211068146

Namdeo, S.K. Aug 7, 2023. Emerging biological risks: The shadow side of technological progress. IndiaBioscience. https://indiabioscience.org/columns/indian-scenario/emerging-biological-risks-the-shadow-side-of-technological-progres

Namdeo, S.K. Science and Technology Advancements and Biosecurity: New Horizons. Journal on Chemical and Biological Weapons, Volume 15, ISSN: 0974-0619. https://www.idsa.in/system/files/page/2015/cbw-winter-jul-dec-2022.pdf

Namdeo, S.K. Mar 26, 2022. Why India Needs a National Biosecurity Policy. The Wire Science. https://science.thewire.in/the-sciences/india-needs-national-biosecurity-policy-leadership-biological-weapons-conventi​on/

Namdeo, S.K. 2021. (Invited Book Review) ‘Barefoot Global Health Diplomacy: Field Experiences in International Relations, Security, and Epidemics’ by Sebastian Kevany. Current Science, Vol 121, No. 7