Meet the Minds Behind the Mission
Driving our vision and research excellence in geopolitical risk and international relations.
Vishal is a geopolitical risk intelligence professional, where he focuses on geopolitical developments across the Asia-Pacific and risks to business continuity.
Prior to his current role, Vishal served as a researcher with the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, and the Prime Ministers Museum and Library. His academic and professional engagements span some of India’s leading institutions and think tanks, including Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, O.P. Jindal Global University, and United Service Institution of India.
Vishal presented his research at international universities such as Fudan University, Ibn Haldun University, and Tsinghua University. His academic work has been published by Routledge and featured on platforms including the Australian Institute of International Affairs and The Indonesian Quarterly.
Beyond the world of geopolitical analysis and strategic research, Vishal finds balance in the simple pleasures of life — experimenting in the kitchen and exploring the streets of Delhi-NCR on long cycling rides.
Syed Kamran Ali is a doctoral candidate in Peace and Conflict Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. He previously worked as a Geopolitical Risk Analyst covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at a geopolitical consultancy firm. His expertise lies in geopolitical risk analysis, Middle Eastern geopolitics, regional security, and strategic affairs.
Kamran has also been associated with a New Delhi-based think tank, where he contributed research on foreign policy and security issues. He regularly provides commentary on Middle Eastern affairs for news channels and contributes analytical pieces to news publications, policy platforms, and academic journals. His research interests include Saudi foreign policy, Gulf security, Iran–Saudi relations, the Israel–Palestine conflict, and the geopolitical implications of regional and global power competition.
Beyond his research and professional engagements, Kamran actively shares his scholarship through conferences, seminars, and workshops conducted at universities across the Delhi-NCR region.