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A NON-PARTISAN TANK OF IDEAS
FORMING AND INFORMING THE PUBLIC
ABOUT THE ISSUES, ATTITUDES, AND TRENDS THAT ARE CHANGING THE WORLD AROUND US.
WHILE WE DO NOT TAKE ANY POLITICAL AND POLICY POSITIONS, WE OFFER STUDENTS A FREE AND FORMAL PLATFORM TO VOICE THEIR THOUGHTS ON THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF THE WORLD WE LIVE IN.
2020
PRESENT
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THE JSIA BULLETIN ©
MEET THE CORE EDITORIAL BOARD
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Sanjana Rao
Research Coordinator
Sanjana is a third-year Global Affairs student who always seems to be chasing big questions and fresh perspectives. As the Research Coordinator for the JSIA Bulletin, she cannot wait to curate student research that’s sharp, relevant, and rooted in the world around us.
From brainstorming themes to spotlighting standout pieces, she’s here to make sure that the Bulletin’s research and writing isn’t just thoughtful but also something that’s worth diving into.
Asmita Sharma
Publicity and Publications Director
Asmita, is a third-year Global Affairs student who believes that good storytelling doesn’t need a stage — just a screen and the right post timing. As the Publicity & Publications Director, she’s here to turn the Bulletin’s social media into a space that’s not just informative, but impossible to scroll past.
With a knack for storytelling and clean visuals, Asmita crafts posts that connect, captivate, and feel unmistakably Bulletin.
Vedant Thakkar
Editor in Chief
Vedant Thakkar is a 3rd Year BA Diplomacy and Foreign Policy student with a keen eye for detail and a deep commitment to participative dialogue. As the Editor-in-Chief of the JSIA Bulletin, he plans on bringing his experience, academic knowledge, and passion to help others to the forefront of the bulletin’s editorial machinery.
The goal is clear: establish a tradition of empirical research, argumentative writing, and critical opinions at the JSIA Bulletin.
MEET THE COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
Riddhima Sarraf
Editor
I am a first year student pursuing BA diplomacy and foreign policy, an avid reader and a social butterfly involved in all kinds of work. My guilty pleasure is collecting hardcover collector's edition book with no remorse, always up for a conversation as long as it involves good books, politics and contentious opinions.
Swamini Shrikant Joshi
Editor
Swamini Shrikant Joshi is a second year BA Global Affairs student. You'll usually find her taking long walks across campus or writing away on her laptop. Always ready with book recommendations, she is this year's addition to the JSIA Bulletin's editorial team.
Ananya Karthikeyan
Editor
I'm Ananya, a third year IR student and a member of the Bulletin's Compliance Committee. My interests generally span a vast set of topics from algorithmic governance to political theory to architecture. I spend my time reading, with friends or fooling around.
Aniket Vijayvargiya
Editor
Aniket is a 2nd year global affairs student at JSIA. He loves watching movies and can be spotted walking around campus in shorts no matter the weather. His interests dive into the intricacies of global defence industry, and has spent significant time researching in economic and military relations of different nations around the world. Furthermore, his interests involve researching into various ongoing conflicts across the globe, and analysing potential flashpoints in the future
Tanistha Ghosh
Editor
Tanistha Ghosh is a second year B.A. Hons Global Affairs student. Duty off from stalking cars and being a polyglot in 5 languages, this is her second time serving as an Editor for JSIA Bulletin. If deadlines allow, she is found perfecting the art of sleep 24x7
Prisha Singh
Editor
Prisha is a 1st year BA Global Affairs student with an extensive interest in international relations and human rights. She is a professional table tennis player, a MUN enthusiast, and a certified yapper.
Ridhu Varshini Senthilkumar
Editor
I’m Ridhu Varshini Senthilkumar, a first-year BA Global Affairs student and newly joined editor at the JSIA Bulletin. I enjoy archery, getting lost in fiction, and have a genuine appreciation for good food
Harshine BM
Editor
I’m Harshine BM, a first-year BADFP student and editor at the JSIA Bulletin. I love animals ,art and poetry, and I like capturing every moment. I enjoy listening to people yap about everything from politics to philosophy to pointless memes and I’m drawn to adventure.
Anagha Shaju
Editor
Hi, I’m Anagha Shaju. I am part of the compliance committee in the JSIA Bulletin, where I contribute to research, writing, and editorial work aimed at making complex international affairs more accessible to students. My academic interests primarily lie in gender equity and sustainable development.
MEET THE RESEARCH COMMITEE
K.S. Prathignya
In-House Writer
K.S. Prathignya is a second-year Political Science undergraduate at JSIA, with a minor in Economics. She is interested in critical theory, political economy, and media studies, particularly how capitalism structures power and public discourse. Aside from her aspiring interest in politics and academia, she loves to debate, bake, and listen to music at the beach.
Arsh Mandlaus
Reporter
As a reporter with the JSIA Bulletin, I am interested in international relations and strategic affairs, particularly geopolitics, security issues, and the shifting dynamics of great power and regional politics.
Harshita jaggi
In-House Reporter
Hello, I’m harshita Jaggi, and I am a member of the Research Team at JSIA Bulletin. My role involves researching current affairs, analysing credible sources, and supporting well-informed content for the bulletin.
Madhvendrasingh Rao
In-House Reporter
I’m Madhvendrasingh Rao, a Reporter at the JSIA Bulletin. I like breaking down power, politics, and global moves the way they really are, with sharp takes, clean facts, and stories that actually matter.
Harman Kaur Minhas
Writer
I’m Harman, a writer at the JSIA Bulletin and an international affairs student interested in politics, culture, and media, who enjoys films and books.
Aakriti Mittal
In-House Reporter
I am a second-year BA (Hons) Diplomacy and Foreign Policy student who enjoys staying organised, crossing things off to-do lists, and getting lost in a good book, especially fiction. When I’m not reading or writing, you’ll usually find me exploring new food, planning my next trip, or watching K-dramas. I also enjoy engaging conversations on international affairs and expressing my thoughts through writing.
I'm Hrishik, researcher and writer at JSIA Bulletin, interested in global political, soft power, media and diplomacy beyond state-centric lenses. My research pursuits often take me to places, but I'm most likely to be found at your nearest Chai-Tapri.
Hrishik Bains
In-House Writer
I serve as a Social Media Manager for the JSIA Bulletin, assisting with editing, shooting and curating content for the social media pages. Beyond Bulletin, I enjoy listening to hip-hop, creating visual art, editing, long walks around the campus and some chai ;)
Aryan Pathak is a Second year- BA Diplomacy and Foreign Policy student at the Jindal School of International Affairs. His academic interests lie in international security, strategic studies, and contemporary foreign policy, alongside a strong engagement in student leadership and policy-driven initiatives. He is driven to contribute to platforms that priorities discussion, purposeful collaboration, and informed perspectives on global affairs.
MEET THE OPERATIONS COMMITEE
Devrat Sai Narang
Social Media Manager
Advika Shukla
Social Media Manager
Aryan Pathak
Social Media Manager
Hello, I’m Advika a 3rd year BA Global Affairs student and I’m super excited to be part of the JSIA bulletin team. Sparking exciting discussions, building discourse on global topics and brewing chaos is all part of the job!