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Kunal Sharma

@kunalsharma12

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I research China, geopolitical risk, and strategic security challenges.

India

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What I'm looking for

I'm interested in geopolitical risk analysis, OSINT research, strategic forecasting, and security studies, particularly work focused on China’s strategic affairs, aerospace technologies, geospatial intelligence, and national security.

I'm pursuing postgraduate study in Defence and Strategic Studies at Rashtriya Raksha University, researching China’s strategic affairs, aerospace technologies, geospatial intelligence, and nuclear and arms-control issues.

At the Chennai Centre for China Studies, I examined China’s geospatial capability as an instrument of proxy warfare, including satellite, navigation, and remote-sensing integration. I also published an analysis of China’s transition as a high-readiness nuclear power in China Watch.

At the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies, I researched China’s Fractional Orbital Bombardment System capabilities and their implications for strategic stability and missile-defence architectures. My work also considered countermeasures to advanced hypersonic delivery systems.

I’ve contributed research across defence, aerospace, security, and strategic affairs, supported an online-radicalisation investigation at the National Investigation Agency, and published policy writing on maritime doctrine, China’s lessons from the USSR’s collapse, and geoengineering in hybrid warfare.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Research Intern

Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS)

Jun 2026 - Aug 2026 (2 months)

Conducted research on China's Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) capabilities and their implications for strategic stability and missile defence architectures. Contributed analytical inputs on countermeasures to hypersonic delivery systems.

Aerospace Technology Missile Defense strategic analysis Research Writing

Research Intern

Chennai Centre for China Studies (C3S)

May 2026 - Aug 2026 (3 months)

Conducted research on China's geospatial capabilities and their strategic applications in contemporary conflict environments. Published an article in China Watch on China's nuclear posture and strategic deterrence.

Geospatial Intelligence OSINT Research Writing Policy Analysis Chinese Studies

Research Contributor

Rashtriya Raksha University

Contributed to academic research projects in defence and strategic studies. Participated in research activities related to aerospace, security, and strategic affairs.

Research Defence Studies Strategic Affairs

Investigation Intern

National Investigation Agency (NIA)

Assisted in intelligence gathering and evidence compilation related to an online radicalisation investigation. Analysed digital activity patterns and prepared structured research inputs for investigative review.

information gathering Digital Forensics OSINT Research Writing

Member, Organising Committee

Rashtriya Raksha University

Assisted in planning and execution of the Defence Attaché Roundtable Conference. Coordinated logistical and organisational activities supporting interactions between defence representatives, academics, and security practitioners.

Event Coordination Logistics Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Rashtriya Raksha University

Master of Science, Defence and Strategic Studies

Activities and societies: Participated in Aerospace Week research activities.

Pursuing a Master of Science in Defence and Strategic Studies with research experience in China's strategic affairs, aerospace technologies, geospatial intelligence, and nuclear and arms control issues.