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Aishwarya Upreti

@aishwaryaupreti

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Early-career research professional specializing in international affairs, policy briefs, and geo-security analysis.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a research role where I can produce policy-relevant analysis on international affairs and geo-security—writing issue briefs and recommendations, supporting events, and contributing rigorously to institutional publications.

I’m a research professional focused on international affairs and policy-relevant analysis, with published work in politics and law. My background blends academic research with practical outputs—policy briefs, research notes, event reports, and longer-form monographs.

In my recent research experiences, I’ve produced analytical and editorial content on geo-security and domestic/international challenges linked to terrorism and radicalism. I also track evolving risks across India’s strategic neighbourhood and translate them into issue briefs and policy recommendations, while supporting teams by editing, compiling, and transcribing event proceedings.

I enjoy structured knowledge-sharing as much as research itself—through organizing outreach initiatives, coordinating panellists, and holding monthly podcasts on current conflicts. I’m motivated to contribute rigorous research, clear communication, and actionable insights to organizations working at the intersection of security and policy.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Assistant

Centre for Land Warfare Studies

May 2026 - Jun 2026 (1 month)

Conducted research and published policy-relevant analytical output on geo-security, terrorism, radicalism, and India’s strategic environment. Drafted policy briefs and research notes, edited event proceedings, and contributed to institutional programming including podcasts and a monthly Terrorism Index newsletter.

Geopolitical Analysis Policy Research Policy Brief Writing Terrorism and Radicalization Analysis Podcast Coordination Newsletter Production

International Affairs Research Intern

Indian Council of World Affairs

Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year)

Published research articles and issue briefs covering French foreign policy toward West Asia, U.S.–Jordan relations, Türkiye’s EU bid, and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Supported high-level event work, edited and compiled the ICWA Annual Review 2024, and represented ICWA at external conclaves and forums.

Issue Briefs Accession Evaluation Humanitarian Crisis Analysis event support Forum Representation Microsoft Office

Political Research Intern

Public Policy Research Centre

Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 (1 month)

Wrote research and comparative analysis on Uniform Civil Code and minorities in India. Assisted research fellows with reports, issue briefs, and policy briefs, including writing research articles on government initiatives.

Political Research Comparative Analysis Research Report Writing Policy Research Microsoft Office

Policy Research Intern

Sarkari School NGO

Dec 2021 - Feb 2022 (2 months)

Conducted research on school education policy issues and provided insights for the organization’s projects. Supported the founder with education-policy research and advocacy materials, compiled research notes from official sources, and assisted with events and webinars.

Policy Research Education Policy Research International and Local Issue Research Microsoft Office