Shashank is a research assistant at CSDR, where he focuses on international security and defense. He holds a master’s degree in Politics (International & Area Studies) from Jamia Millia Islamia and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from K.J. Somaiya College, Mumbai University.
His research experience includes work at the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), where he contributed to the ‘Theaterization of Indian Armed Forces’ project. As a local coordinator for Students for Liberty, he has organized events on global commons and international cooperation. At Kalki Media, he analyzed Indo-China relations and border issues.
Tiwari has earned certifications in “Strategic South Asia” from the Stimson Center and “Digital Journalism” from Reuters. His academic excellence is reflected in his successful qualification in the UGC NET examination for Political Science. His work combines rigorous analysis with clear communication to address complex policy challenges.
The Illusion of Technology Transfer: The Missing Ingredients of India’s Defense Industrialization
India has built foreign-designed weapons under license for six decades
The Agnipath Scheme: Four Years Later
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Building Drone Power: India’s Path from Innovation to Endurance
This report examines whether India can sustain drone warfare, not merely whether it
Russia Returns to India’s Energy Map
India and Russia are currently engaged in a multi-layered effort to rekindle their energy relationship, with several parallel
India’s Approach to Military AI: Strategy, Governance, and Challenges
This report assesses India’s military AI ecosystem, its institutional foundations, operational deployments, and
India’s Return to Rafale Jets
India’s Defense Procurement Board approved acquiring 114 Dassault Rafale jets worth ~$36 billion: 18 from France, 96
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