Profile of Speakers

ANUSHKA SAXENA

Anushka Saxena is Researcher with the Neighbourhood Studies Centre at Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE). She is a student of History at Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. She is an International Affairs enthusiast, and aims to become a diplomat in the future. She has worked as a Researcher with various Indian think tanks, such as Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies, Vision India Foundation, Young Bhartiya Foundation and Alexis Research. She’s also the Editor-in-Chief at Youth Forum, an initiative for young researchers and writers.

RITIK AGRAWAL

Ritik Agrawal is a Researcher with Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE). His research interest lies on issues related to technology, healthcare, diplomacy, foreign policy, and entrepreneurship. He manages NIICE’s Outreach. He is pursuing Computer Science Engineering from Delhi Technological University. He has been working on youth centered projects with the British High Commission, New Delhi and The Royal Commonwealth Society (Indian Branch).

PRANJAL GUPTA

Pranjal Gupta is a Researcher with Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE). She is a first-year student pursuing a BA in Economics and Political Science from Ramjas College. She has an immense interest in Public Policy, International Relations, and diplomacy. Therefore, she avidly finds numerous ways to enhance her knowledge and tries to keep herself updated on the same. She has a keen interest in learning about global systems and languages and holds an A2 level diploma in the French Language from the Embassy of France. She embraces new challenges and opportunities and is passionate about exploring the dynamics of the contemporary world.

ASHMITA GAUTAM

Ashmita Gautam is a Visiting Fellow at Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE). She focuses on Non-Traditional Security issues like Cyber Security, Internet Governance, International Trade and Development issues. She holds Masters in Economics (with specialisation in the World Economy) from Centre for International Trade and Development, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Previously, she has worked as an Assistant Manager at the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) wherein the major tasks included organizing Public Policy Meetings with key stakeholders of the digital industry (like Netflix, HotStar, Amazon, Facebook and Reliance Jio) and submitting research reports on the telecommunications and digital policies of India. Ashmita also has the experience of working with the Government of India for analyzing the impact of different economic policies at the National Level.

PAKHI GAUBA

Pakhi Gauba is Researcher with Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE). She is a student of B.A (Hons) International Relations at Amity University, Noida is the author of the books ‘Feelings And A Pen- the chaos inside my head’ and 'Dear Papax'. She holds experience in working with the Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment, Essel group, Belarusian Institute of Strategic Studies, Young India Foundation, Country and Politics, Kootneeti, etc. Her research interests include Gender Studies, Cyber Security and Indian foreign policy. She’s a story-teller at heart who loves connecting with people from different backgrounds and thus, her belief lies in in the power of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam’.

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