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Aqib Abid Mulla
Research Assistant
About

Aqib Abid Mulla is a versatile individual with a diverse educational background and a deep enthusiasm for knowledge sharing. Currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration (MPA) in Political Science from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Aqib's academic journey reflects his dedication to learning and his passion for social and political issues.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Liberal Arts from Amity University, Mumbai, where he excelled with an impressive CGPA of 9.17/10, showcasing his commitment to academic excellence.

Aqib's professional journey includes a rewarding internship at the International Institute Of Human Security & Governance (IIHSG), where he actively engages in research on contemporary issues and participates in online campaigns to raise awareness among college students.

As a talented content creator, Aqib has written over 30 blogs for Alice Camera Pvt. Limited, significantly enhancing their online presence through SEO optimization.

Outside the realm of academics and work, Aqib has undertaken various positions of responsibility. He serves as the Editor-In-Chief of 'YouThesis,' an interdisciplinary magazine providing a platform for knowledge sharing. He has also played key roles in organizing events such as the UPSC Conclave 2022 and has made valuable contributions to 'The Young Imprint' magazine at Amity University, Mumbai.

Aqib is dedicated to personal growth and continuously seeks opportunities to expand his knowledge and skills. His proficiency includes English (both written and spoken), advanced MS Office skills, Urdu (both written and spoken), Canva, content writing, Arabic (written), Hindi (both written and spoken), and research and analytics.

Aqib Abid Mulla is a versatile individual with a profound passion for knowledge, a talent for effective communication, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on society.

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Ms. Selina Kabir
Research Assistant
About

Ms. Selina Kabir is currently pursuing research on ‘A Comparative Study on Gender Inequality in India & Russia’ at Moscow, Russia. She is B. Sc. (Economics, Honours), & M. A. & M. Phil. (South and Southeast Asian Studies) from University of Calcutta. Previously she was Research Associate at Consumer Unity and Trust Society on ‘Impact of National Foreign Trade Policy on India’s export’ ; at Sanchar on ‘Specially-abled Children at Kolkata’ ; and in Action Aid International on ‘Women and Child Trafficking in Bangladesh’. She is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, German and Russian. Her research interests include Gender Equality and Child Security.

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Ms. Kabita
Research Assistant
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Ms. Kabita is currently working as Research Assistant at IIHSG in Delhi on women’s security and empowerment. She completed her Masters in South and Southeast Asian Studies from Calcutta University and M. Phil. in Women’s Studies from Jadavpur University. She also did Masters in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Additionally she completed Diploma in Programming Language such as C++ and Visual Basic. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali. Her area of expertise is gender security and south Asian studies.

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Ms. Reeta Kumari
Research Assistant
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Reeta Kumari is pursuing PhD from Centre for Russian and Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi on Democracy and Electoral System in Kazakhstan, 1991-2017 under the supervision of Prof. Phool Badan. She received Best Paper Award at Two-day IIHSG International Conference 2021 on Gender Security & Global Politics on February 25-26, 2021, organised by Indian Institute of Human Security & Governance, Delhi in collaboration with the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Department of International Relations, the University of Chittagong, Bangladesh, and SRKP Govt. PG College, Kishangarh, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. She qualified UGC-NET in Political Science and getting Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for pursuing PhD.

Mr. ANANT SARIA
Research Assistant
About

Anant Saria is a Postgraduate in International Studies and Diplomacy from SOAS, University of London. He was formerly a researcher at SCRAP Weapons. He has a growing interest in the defense and military policy of India and the regional nuclear and strategic dynamics of South Asia. Alongside advocacy in arms control, disarmament, and humanitarianism, Anant seeks to explore the relationship between academic research and ways to bridge gaps between research and governance through a greater understanding of policymaking and analysis. He has earlier worked on events and campaigns with different UN Agencies, several international civil society organizations, a global campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic to redirect resources from arms to healthcare, Ambassadors from states, embassies of several countries, diplomatic dialogues, the Vatican, civil society leaders, and leading academics in arms control from around the globe.

His experience includes research in Arms Control, Strategic Studies, Human Security, Defence Studies, and Open Source Research. He also has interests in humanitarianism, the world order, human security, emerging technologies, public policy, international governance, and postcolonial analysis of contemporary international relations.

At the Interdisciplinary Institute of Human Security and Governance, he is to primarily assisting with the organization of the Conference on Human Security and Governance scheduled for February 2022. Additionally, he is to working on Research on an analysis of any possible correlation between Human Security and Military Expenditure using case studies globally. Such analysis would be based on the identification of relevant indicators to conduct a quantitative analysis between the two variables, alongside establishing possible explanations of the quantitative changes using media reports and historical events in the countries.