Manish Dhankhar

Anushka is an OSINT/WEBINT Analyst at Alice, an AI security company, and a researcher in Defence and Strategic Studies. She has a keen interest in studying the evolving political and security dynamics of South Asia and exploring aspects of the UNSC’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Her research focuses on Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism, terrorist networks in South Asia, and internal security challenges, particularly separatist insurgencies in the North-east.

Ashutosh Kumar Singh is a researcher and academic with a strong interest in international relations, strategic studies, and West Asian geopolitics. He completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at University of Allahabad and is a three-time NET-qualified candidate. His academic and research work focuses on foreign policy analysis, regional security dynamics, and contemporary geopolitical developments in West Asia. He is particularly interested in strategic affairs, diplomacy, and emerging political trends shaping the Middle East and global politics, with a commitment to evidence-based research and policy-oriented analysis.

Rahul Kumar Tiwari is a Doctoral Candidate in Political Science at Guru Ghasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India. He holds a B.A. (Honors) in Political Science (2019) and an M.A. in Political Science (2021) from the University of Delhi, India. He qualified for the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) with a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in 2022. His research interests include geopolitics, security and Hybrid Warfare studies.

Bhaskar Jha is a master's student in OP Jindal Global University. He is a budding researcher who has prior research experience gained at research centres and think tanks like the The Indian Netizens Co. And Center For Land Warfare Studies. He is a Political Science Gold Medalist and takes keen interest in Geopolitical hedging and Security Studies. Chandan Vishwas is a postgraduate researcher currently pursuing a Master’s in Diplomacy, Law & Business at O.P. Jindal Global University, with an academic background in History and Political Science. His work focuses on geopolitics, international relations, defence studies, and policy-oriented research. He is currently engaged in multiple research internships across academic and policy institutions, where he contributes to regulatory research, regional analysis, news monitoring, and humanitarian-focused projects. His research experience includes work on European regulatory frameworks, Northeast Asia (including China, Taiwan, Tibet, and Mongolia), contemporary geopolitical developments, and trade-for-peace initiatives related to migration and conflict-affected communities.