Sakshi Rathi is a Visiting Fellow at NIICE. Her research interests include International Relations, focusing on the geopolitical dynamics involving India, Nepal, and China in South Asia. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Political Science & Public Administration at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India, with her research centered on “A Study of Indo-Nepal Relations: with Special Reference to Modi Regime.” Sakshi holds a Master's degree and a BA (Honors) in Political Science. Sakshi has published numerous commentaries and articles and has participated in national and international conferences. She received the 'Best Paper Award' for her research on 'A Study of Human Rights of Transgender' by the International Institute of Human Security and Governance (IIHSG), New Delhi. Additionally, Sakshi is actively engaged in advocacy work, contributing to scholarly discourse on South Asian geopolitics and India's strategic engagements in the region.