Thaha Hamdan Karingayi

Postgraduate researcher in West Asian Studies with a focus on Gulf politics, regional economies and international relations theory. Currently a Research Intern at the Sir Syed Center of International Relations & Risk Analysis, New Delhi, producing analytical outputs on contemporary geopolitical developments. Presented at international conferences (including one hosted with Southern Federal University, Russia, and one at JNU) and published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Fluent in English and Malayalam, with advanced written Arabic.

Research Intern - Sir Syed Center of International Relations & Risk Analysis - New Delhi

(2026-08)

• Research contemporary geopolitical developments and analyse their political and strategic implications.
• Gather and cross-check information from open sources and prepare concise analytical research outputs.

Teacher (Temporary) - Thaiba Garden Institute of Integrated Islamic Science - India

(2023-04 - 2023-10)

• Delivered classroom instruction in a temporary teaching appointment at an Islamic sciences institute.

Administrator - Mosca Foundation (NGO) - Chennai

(2023-04 - 2023-10)

• Assisted with institutional and administrative activities for the organisation.

MA - West Asian Studies - University of Kerala, India (2023-08 - 2025-07)

Bachelor of Commerce - Self-study mode - University of Calicut, India (2019-06 - 2022-04)

Bachelor of Education - Islamic Revealed Knowledge - Jamia Madheenathunnor, India (2016-05 - 2023-04)