About Me
Soumya Awasthi
Dr Soumya Awasthi, a scholar with diverse research experience, has made significant contributions to terrorism, geopolitics, and international relations. Her doctoral thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of religious ideologies in shaping geopolitical landscapes in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. This work is particularly relevant in these regions’ ongoing conflict and extremism. Her expertise also extends to India’s civil-military relations and defence procurements, as evidenced by her MPhil and notable publications.
Furthermore, Dr Awasthi has been involved in projects related to de-radicalisation programs in India, highlighting her commitment to addressing the challenges of terrorism and extremism. Her work is a valuable contribution to understanding these complex issues and can potentially inform policy and practice in the field.
Scholar and practitioner with extensive experience in Religion and Geopolitics, Security Studies, De-radicalisation, Counter-Terrorism, and Tech-driven Terrorism.
Concurrent Positions
- Fellow, Observer Research Foundation.
- Expert, Centre on Armed Groups, Geneva.
- Author with Barebones Publishing
- Network for Advance Study of Pakistan (NASP)
- Consultant, Ministry of Defence, India.
- Research Associate,
Wikistrat
Awards and Fellowships
- International Visitors Leadership Programme (IVLP) Fellowship, Awarded by Department of State, Government of United States (2023).
- Director General- National Cadet Corp (NCC) Commendation Card 2008.
- NCC Best Cadet(State Level- Delhi): 2004, 2005 and 2005.
- NCC Best Cadet(National Level): 2008.
- Member, Youth Exchange Program(NCC 2008-09)(Singapore).
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. Centre for International Politics, Disarmament,Jawaharlal NehruUniversity, Thesis on Organization and Role of Religious Discourses and Its Impact on Regional and Global Geopolitics: Case of Deobandi Philosophy in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan Under the supervision of Prof. Amitabh Mattoo (2023) .
- M.Phil. Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Pune,
Dissertation on India’s Defence Budget a Trend Analysis from 1950 till Date,
(2014) - MA Political Science, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi (2021)
- MA Political Science, University of Delhi (2012)
- BA Political Science (Honors), University of Delhi (2009)
Current Projects
- Religion and Geopolitics: Case study of Deoband School of Islam in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Taylor and Francis (Under Progress)
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