Zeeshan User

Conducted high-level domain research on Critical Information Infrastructure, maritime cybersecurity, and digital public infrastructure in the Indian Ocean Region. Managed quality control and digital content layout for policy papers, and coordinated logistics for the Indian Ocean Dialogue 2026.

Analysed geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on maritime security, energy, and technology. Published an analysis on the Australia-PNG Mutual Defense Treaty.

Authored research briefs on socio-economic impacts of the Coal Bearing Areas Act and RERA Act. Streamlined data archiving and communications for the Land Rights Initiative's flagship project.

Headed the Public Policy division, managing editorial pipelines, graphic layout reviews, and digital media asset design. Enforced editorial quality control and cultivated partnerships with IGOs, NGOs, and embassies.

Utilised advanced OSINT analysis to develop targeted 'Threat Availability' briefs and supported Comprehensive Surveillance Management initiatives across the Asia-Pacific.

Drove research on ASEAN political economy initiatives, focusing on Cambodia's construction sector and the intersection of FDI surges and circular economy models.

Coordinated end-to-end event production, branding layouts, and promotional media quality control for flagship National Dialogues. Synthesized post-conference metrics into visual briefs and newsletters.

Grade: 8.75 CGPA

Master of Arts in International Relations with a CGPA of 8.75, covering theories and methods, area and security studies, Indian foreign policy, and international political economy.

Grade: 7.73 CGPA

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History with a minor in Economics, achieving a CGPA of 7.73. Coursework included ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, Indian economics, and histories of the US, USSR, China, and Europe.