is working as an Assistant Professor at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He is an alumnus of Defence and Strategic Studies, Punjabi University Patiala. He holds a Master degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Punjabi University Patiala and also qualified the UGC-NET and JRF. His broader research interests include issues related to International Relations/Diplomacy, National Security and Strategic Studies and Neighbourhood Studies. He has individually authored several research articles in reputed journals, magazines and edited books.