Siddharth Shankar Email & Phone Number

Hey, I'm Siddharth!A postgraduate in Geopolitics and International Relations from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. My academic focus spans Geopolitics, Ancient History, and Financial Markets. As part of my Master's curriculum, I submitted a dissertation titled "China and Geoeconomics of Global Value Chains: 2008-23," exploring the intricacies of China's role in global economic and political dynamics in the Rare Earth architecture of the Indo-Pacific.To further my interests, I completed a course in Financial Markets and interned at the Chennai Centre for China Studies, a nonprofit policy think tank. My articles on Geopolitics and Economics have been featured in various journals, reflecting my commitment to scholarly discourse.I have also developed leadership and strategic communication skills through roles such as Placement Coordinator and Co-Head of my department's Sports Committee during my undergraduate studies. Participation in student seminars and discussions during my postgraduate program has further enriched my academic journey.As an ardent sports enthusiast, I enjoy playing Badminton, Cricket, and Table Tennis. I am also a passionate drummer with a keen interest in the blues genre and love embarking on adventure trips that include biking and trekking expeditions.I am actively seeking opportunities in the domains of supply chain geopolitical risk, collective security, market and policy analysis, particularly in the Indo-Pacific Region, to apply and expand my expertise.