Vidhya Sayikrishnan

My academic interest is in International Relations, International Political Economy, and South Asian Studies. I enjoy exploring how political and economic structures shape diplomacy, governance, and state interactions—especially within South Asia. My focus lies in understanding regional cooperation, shifting power dynamics, and evolving policy frameworks in today's complex global landscape.

Research Internship at Pakistan India People's Forum for Peace and Democracy (2025-05 – 2025-05)

• Conducted in-depth research on cross-border issues affecting Indian, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan fishermen, focusing on detentions, maritime boundaries and humanitarian diplomacy.
• Collected and analyzed both primary data (interviews) and secondary sources, performed transcriptions, and drew qualitative insights to understand ground realities.
• Contributed to literature review and research report writing, aligning field data with academic and policy perspectives.
• Strengthened skills in teamwork, time management, critical thinking and presenting complex findings in a clear, structured manner, while deepening knowledge of fishermen's rights and regional diplomacy.

MA in Politics – Mumbai University, Department of Civics and Politics

BA in Political Science – S.I.E.S College of Arts, Science and Commerce