Vinayak S R works as a Research Intern at NIICE. He is currently pursuing Master's in International Studies at the Christ University, Bangalore. His areas of interest are East Asia, Asian economies, media and International Relations. His focus also includes the geopolitical effects of ethnic communities and intersectionality. He has completed courses on Sustainability and associates closely with UNEP initiatives. Previously, he has worked with several Non-governmental organizations in the education and human rights sector. He has published articles on various international issues and have attended various seminars on East Asian strategic and economic developments.