Authors & Contributing Fellows

Shruti Sharma

Contributing Author

Shruti Sharma is a student of MA International Studies at Symbiosis School of International Studies. She is an avid reader and her areas of interest include the development in the Indo-Pacific, India's foreign policy, and geopolitics in Southeast Asia. She is currently working as a freelance content writer.

Apoorva Jain

Contributing Author

Apoorva Jain is a graduate in political science from Delhi University. Her interest in politics, governance and international relations led her to pursue a master's degree in Politics and International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her research interests include Diplomacy, Indian Foreign Policy and Indo-Pacific Affairs. She is presently research intern with CESCUBE.

Khyati Singh

Contributing Author

Khyati Singh has a Masters in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her research interest includes AI, Great Debates, Grand Theories, International Relations, and Post Colonial Literature in IR.

Nikita Vats

Contributing Author

Nikita Vats is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), O.P. Jindal Global University. Prior to this, she worked as a Research Associate at the National Maritime Foundation, in India. She holds a B.Sc. Honours in Chemistry from the University of Delhi and earned her Master's degree in Chemistry from Panjab University, India. In addition to her scientific background, she possesses a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Relations, showcasing the breadth of her academic pursuits. With a multifaceted academic foundation, she delves into compelling research areas such as strategic affairs in India’s Energy Security, the dynamic landscape of Energy Transition and Geopolitics, Climate Change Diplomacy, and various Technological Issues. Her diverse research interests underscore her commitment to exploring the complexities at the nexus of science, international relations, and environmental issues.

Aastha Saluja

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Aastha Saluja is a graduate from lady Shri Ram college, Delhi University and is currently pursuing her masters in politics with specialization in international relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her area of interest includes emerging trends of the Indo -pacific region and challenges of democratization and economic development post Cold War.

Mahima Ghildiyal

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Mahima has studied politics with specialization in international politics at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Research interests include security studies, Chinese history and politics and international political economy.

S Shailesh is pursuing BA in Global Affairs from O P Jindal Global University.

Mohit Vashisth

Contributing Author

Mohit Vashisth is a Doctoral Research Fellow at Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana, India. He was earlier associated with Max Security Solutions as a coordinator at Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC). At MAX, he was responsible for intelligence gathering, analysis, travel & security operations, and risk mitigation on a global scale during routine and emergency. He also has three years of experience working in the renewable energy sector. He is an engineering graduate with a major in Electronics and Communications and holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and International Affairs. His research areas are critical and disruptive defence technologies, counter-terrorism and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). He can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-vashisth-29a4501b1/

Aditi Hanninamane is currently pursuing her graduation in global affairs from O P Jindal Global University.

Srimal Fernando

Contributing Author

Srimal Fernando is a Doctoral Fellow at Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), India. Fernando was the recipient of the prestigious O.P. Jindal scholarship to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in International Affairs on “Political and Economic Integration in South Asia: A Prerequisite for Regional Community Building”. He is also the Advisor / Global Editor of Diplomatic Society for South Africa and, the winner of the 2018/2019 ‘Best Journalist of the Year’ award in South Africa .He has been the recipient of many other accolades for his journalistic work over the years including the GCA Media Awards for 2016. Having graduated with a Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree in Sociology from the South Asian University (SAU) in India, he was a South Asian University (SAU) Scholarship holder awarded under the SAARC umbrella spanning 8 regional countries in 2016 His former positions and experience include the handling of media and publications as a Publication Assistant /Press Officer to the Office of the Former President of Sri Lanka H.E Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga at the Presidential Secretariat as well as a Visiting Lecturer and International Speaker for several reputed academic institutions. A highly skilled analyst, he has undertaken various roles over the years; as Regional Advisor to International Alert UK Peace Building –INGO, he headed the Business for Peace Alliance, a consortium of 25 Regional Bossiness Chambers of Commerce during the Sri Lanka conflict period. He has also, in the past, undertaken the effective coordination of EU, UN and INGO funded projects and has been a key thought leader in the Multi party Political dialogue process in Sri Lanka. Over the years, as an Advisor, he has worked with policy makers for various peace building and conflict resolution initiatives that include working on the Post conflict Human Development Index (HDI) Report after the liberation of the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. In the field of politics, and Policy affairs, Fernando is a specialist, with over ten years of first hand experience in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Upon completion of his Doctoral studies , it is his aspiration to pursue a career in politics and to steer his island nation towards the path of a new and robust foreign policy.

Mohit Vashisth and CeSCube Team

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Contributing Fellow at Centre for Security & Strategic Studies.

Zeus Hans Mendez is research assistant with Centre for Security and Strategy Studies, The views expressed are personal.