Biography / Professional Profile
Dr. Hindu Sanskriti Karki is an independent international security analyst specializing in emerging non-traditional warfare strategies and the evolving nature of security threats. Her research focuses on China’s foreign and security policy, South Asian regional security, and the Indo-Pacific. Through her academic publications and contributions to media outlets, she has provided analysis on contemporary geopolitical and strategic issues. Dr. Karki also serves as a resource person for the Nepal Army, contributing to the High Command and Management Course, the Command and Staff Course, and the Advanced Course on National Security. She holds a PhD in International Politics from Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Her work focuses on bridging academic research and policy analysis on contemporary security and strategic affairs.
Their Work with IFA
Her research examines how Nepal can navigate shifting global power dynamics and US-China competition by establishing a National Defense Diplomacy Framework. The study highlights current institutional disconnects between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and defense agencies, proposing integrated intelligence sharing and coordinated diplomacy to safeguard national security while maintaining non-alignment.