Neha K.

I'm a second-year Master's student in Defence and Strategic Studies at the Central University of Gujarat. My undergraduate background in Social Management gave me a people-first lens, and over time, that's grown into a deeper interest in foreign policy, national security, and how states navigate an increasingly complex world.
During my undergrad, I interned across different sectors: human rights at the Gujarat State Human Rights Commission, community development at Aakar Foundation, and elder care at Maya CARE Foundation. Different sectors, different challenges, but research, documentation, and working with people were always at the center.

Earlier this year, I attended a five-day international workshop at O.P. Jindal Global University titled "Israel in Its Own Image: From 1948 War to Gaza War," which focused on Israel's political history, security doctrine, and the Gaza conflict. As part of the workshop, I also visited the Israeli Embassy and sat in conversations I honestly hadn't expected to be part of at this stage. That experience shifted something for me, and I've been more intentional about pursuing research in strategic affairs and diplomacy since.

On the technical side, I hold certifications in Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity, and Data Analysis, and I work with Python, Power BI, and Threat Analysis tools.
I'm at an early stage in my research journey, actively looking for internships and opportunities where I can contribute, learn, and grow in strategic research and India's foreign policy.