For me, the study of international relations is the study of how structures interact with human ambition and necessity on a global scale. My academic grounding in this field began at the Banaras Hindu University, where I earned my Master's in Political Science with a specialisation in International Relations.
This theoretical foundation was pressure-tested during my engagements with diplomacy and multilateralism. As a Young Professional in the International Relations Division at the Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India, I navigated the complex realities of bilateral and multi-lateral relations. Prior to that, a stint as a Research Intern at the Asian Institute of Diplomacy & International Affairs in Kathmandu offered me my first genuine exposure to regional strategic dialogues.
The Importance of Area Studies
I have always believed that area studies and language competencies are indispensable tools for a sound global perspective. This conviction led me to pursue a Beginner Hebrew language programme at the University of Haifa on a full scholarship, alongside intensive coursework spanning the Emergence of the Modern Middle East (Tel Aviv University), the intersection of China and Political Science (HKUST), and Constitutional Struggles in the Islamic World (University of Copenhagen).
Research Contributions
My research contributions—whether authoring a book chapter on "Introduction to Indian Nuclear History & Policy" or analyzing the "Security Concerns for India at the Unregulated Indo-Nepal Borders"—are ultimately driven by a need to understand the mechanics that keep our world both volatile and functioning.