I am Jyotsna Badrinarayanan, currently a Teaching Fellow for the School of Arts and Sciences at Sai University, India. I received my M.A. in International Studies and Diplomacy from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, in 2021 and my B.A.(Hons) in History and International Relations from Ashoka University in 2019. My M.A. Dissertation focused on the history of American foreign policy regarding the Global War on Terror, in light of the NATO intervention in Afghanistan in 2001.

I went on to conduct research on ceasefire violation incidents across the Indo-Pak International Boundary and the Line of Control after the 2004 Ceasefire Agreement, for an independent research project headed by Dr. Rudra Chaudhuri, Director of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, India. I also undertook research on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of health, economic activity and education in conflict-ridden Kashmir for the years 2010-2021.

My academic interests and specialisation lie in unconventional warfare, modern international security and interventionism. I am also passionate about climate diplomacy and its role in assisting the goals and preservation of Small Island Developing States.

In all of my SaiU effort’s Jyotsnaa, as my TA, and far more, as my intellectual and pedagogical colleague and real instructor professional in residence has exhibited and demonstrated acumen and passion for our students and the intent of SaiU to provide moral clarity and ethical purpose in our efforts.
I have had the pleasure and privilege of having her at my side in instruction and edifying conversation and the benefit of her insight and thoughtfulness on the of both the complexities of India and global issues.
We are finishing and ending several years of formal of intersection, but I am honored she has agreed to enter Convisero as a long term mentor to me and our community.