Sidharth Raimedhi has a PhD from JNU. His thesis is titled ‘Theorizing the Absence of Balancing Behavior: Competing Neo-Realist Explanations’ and offers a broad historical perspective on counter-balancing behavior against the US. Previously, he worked as a research analyst with the East Asia Division of the Ministry of External Affairs. In this capacity, he prepared daily roundups and monthly reports on international developments related to China. He has published articles and book chapters on various international relations and security subjects for publications such as Sage and Routledge. Furthermore, he has delivered numerous lectures on Indian foreign policy and IR theory to foreign officers in training for the Foreign Service Institute (FSI). His current research focuses on India-China relations, the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on Indian foreign policy, and China’s rise in the Indo-Pacific. He is interested in using simulation exercises and wargaming as research tools. He is also the editor of DIPTEL, CSDR’s weekly newsletter, and is working on a project titled “India-China Alternative Futures” with Dr Happymon Jacob for USIP.