Joined IDSA

August 2004 - September 2009

Education

MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Pune

Research Interests

Terrorist networks in South Asia

Current Project

Proliferation of Terrorist Networks in Southern India

Background

After graduating in Computer Science, he received his Masters degree from the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Pune in 2003. He qualified in the UGC/NET examination in 2003. His specialisation includes terrorist networks and the creation of data banks on terrorism-related issues. He has participated in projects on global and national terrorism at the IDSA. Other areas of interest include the development of metrics, theories, net-drawing and new data analysis techniques.

Select Publications

• "Terror Trends: Mega Cities, Maximum Impact," Strategic Analysis, Vol. 30, No. 3, July-September 2006.
• "Manipur and AFSPA (1958) After the death of Manorama," AGNI, Volume IX, No. 3, July-September 2006.
• "LeT finds a New Base in Manipur," IDSA Strategic Comment, January 22, 2007.
• "Could Pune be the Future Terrorist Target?" IDSA Strategic Comment, August 17, 2006.
• "Mumbai Bombing: Men Behind the massacre," IDSA Strategic Comment, July 18, 2006.

Other Publications