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Shashank Pandey

Shashank Pandey

Political Strategist & Policy Researcher

Imphal, India $47/hr
85
Profile Score

About

Dynamic, motivated International Relations graduate and postgraduate student of Diplomacy, Law & Business with specialized training in Economics and Foreign Policy. I bring strong research and analytical skills, experience in geopolitical risk analysis, and a proven record of interdisciplinary publications. Adept at strategic planning and clear communication, I am eager to apply evidence-based insights to legislative work and public policy formulation.

Skills & Expertise (29)

Policy analysis Advanced
8.0/10
2
Years Exp
Strategic Planning Intermediate
7.5/10
2
Years Exp
Data Analysis Intermediate
7.0/10
2
Years Exp
Operations Management Time management Problem-solving Communication Team Collaboration Leadership Zotero Tableau R Canva Stata Power BI Microsoft 360 Risk Management Content Writing Project Management Dispute Resolution Contract Drafting Legal Research Talking Points MoM Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis Policy Briefs Report Writing Data Interpretation Critical thinking

Work Experience

Political Strategist & Policy Researcher

Office of Deputy Chief Minister & Finance Minister of Manipur

Sep 2025 - Present

Develops and executes data-driven campaign strategies, targeted messaging, and stakeholder engagement to shape public opinion and secure electoral or policy outcomes, while collaborating closely with senior government leadership on policy formulation and implementation.

Research Intern

Centre for Middle East Studies

Sep 2024 - Nov 2024

Assessed energy diplomacy and conflict dynamics in West Asia.

Research Intern

Pankaj Kumar Jha Centre for Security Studies

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025

Supported research on security policy frameworks and conducted strategic threat analysis.

Remote Junior Researcher

The Geostrata

Jun 2025 - Nov 2025

Led drafting of policy briefs on major geopolitical flashpoints (e.g., Nile tensions, Libyan conflict) and coordinated a multidisciplinary analysis team to enrich editorial content and strategic insights.

Research Intern

Pravasi Setu Foundation

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

Researched the historical evolution, colonial roots, political participation, and cultural identity retention of the Indian diaspora in Guyana.

Research Intern

Institute of Border Security Studies (Borderman)

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025

Researched border security doctrines and techno-diplomacy.

Research Intern

Office of Member of Parliament Arvind Dharmapuri

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025

Provided policy research, drafted parliamentary briefs and speeches, managed constituency casework, and coordinated stakeholder outreach.

Research Intern

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

Conducted legal research, policy analysis, and documentation on human rights issues and case studies.

Internship in the Content Department

Shivam Enterprises

Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

Researched market dynamics and geopolitical risk factors to inform corporate strategy.

Geopolitical Risk Intern

WoRisGo

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Assisted geopolitical analysts in managing WoRisGo’s website and LinkedIn presence while co-authoring strategic risk analysis insights.

Research Intern

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Jul 2025 - Jul 2025

Examining the Impact of India’s Indo-Pacific Strategy on SAARC Regional Cooperation: Opportunities and Constraints in Maritime Security and Economic Connectivity.

Volunteer & Peacebuilder

India–Pakistan Youth Peacebuilding Program

Jul 2025 - Aug 2025

Facilitated cross-border dialogues and co-designed a community peacebuilding project with peers from India and Pakistan.

Research Intern

Centre for Dalit Studies

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025

Conducted qualitative fieldwork on caste-gender intersectionality, co-authored policy reports.

Research Intern

Embassy of Lebanon

Jan 2025 - Jan 2025

Produced weekly political-security updates on Lebanon’s domestic dynamics and their implications for Indian interests.

Geopolitics & Media Research Associate

Samvada World

Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

Authored and edited research-driven content on regional and international geopolitical issues; performed media analysis and fact-checking to support strategic communications.

Geopolitical Risk Research Intern

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

Conduct market and geopolitical risk research through concise country risk reports and emerging-market entry studies by analyzing political stability, regulatory frameworks, trade policies, and economic indicators, and mapping SWOT analyses to support TCS’s strategic expansion into regions like Africa and Latin America.

Research Intern

Jindal Center for Global South

Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

Examined socio-economic trends in Asia, Africa, Latin America, published working papers on climate diplomacy.

Research Intern

The Geostrata

Dec 2024 - Apr 2025

Supported the editorial team with background research on unfolding geopolitical events; assisted in drafting analytical articles and data visualizations.

Research Intern

Jindal India Institute (“Vishwabandhu” Project)

Dec 2024 - Aug 2025

Analyzed India’s global public-goods strategies on climate, health, and development.

Sales & Management Intern at the Department of the Import and Export Industry

Shivtex India

Dec 2023 - Jan 2024

Analyzed international trade trends and supply-chain security implications for textile exports.

Research Intern

Embassy of Ukraine

Aug 2025 - Aug 2025

Worked on policy analysis and strategic communications, producing policy briefs, stakeholder mapping, and targeted outreach to advance bilateral engagement.

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Statistics

O.P. Jindal Global University

Aug 2024 - Nov 2024

Designed tutorials on probability and hypothesis testing; compiled lecture notes; improved student performance by 20%.

Coordinator & Researcher

Mehginpao Kipgen Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Apr 2024 - Aug 2025

Researched Southeast Asian foreign policies (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia elections); presented findings at seminars.

Mission Coordinator and Teacher

Abhuday Gullak Pathshala Foundation

Apr 2023 - Aug 2023

Helped run an outreach Programme to enroll out-of-school, underprivileged children by arranging scholarships and supplies, mobilizing parents, liaising with schools for RTE admissions, and delivering regular mathematics instruction and remedial support.

Education

Master of Arts in Diplomacy, Law, and Business - O. P. Jindal Global University

2023 - 2025 · India

Bachelor of Arts - Jananayak Chandrasekhar University (State University)

2020 - 2023 · India

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Profile Score Breakdown

📷 Photo 10/10
📄 Resume 10/10
💼 Job Title 10/10
✍️ Bio 10/10
🛠️ Skills 20/20
🎓 Education 10/10
⏱️ Experience 5/15
💰 Rate 5/5
🏆 Certs 0/5
Verified 5/5
Total Score 85/100

Profile Overview

Member sinceMar 2026

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Skills (29)

Policy analysis Strategic Planning Data Analysis Operations Management Time management Problem-solving Communication Team Collaboration Leadership Zotero +19 more