In a conversation with Col. Anil Bhat, leading researcher analyst on the AfPak region (Afghanistan-Pakistan) Aparna Rawal discusses the origination/establishment and current cultivation of various terrorist outfits by the government of Pakistan - a policy, which aligns with its anti-India line. While nearly every claim by Delhi is vehemently refuted by Islamabad, the presence and operation of such outfits prove the state support that they get.
With a Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy with a specialization in Anti-Terrorism from Annamalai University, a Diploma in Labor Laws and Administrative Laws from the same institution, and a B.A. in Media Study from SUNY Buffalo, New York, USA, Aparna brings a strong interdisciplinary foundation to TSP. She has served as the former Editor-in-Chief of Voice of Baloch.Her expertise lies in interpretations of militancy, state behavior, and shifting regional power dynamics.
With over a decade of experience as a researcher and analyst focusing on defence, counterterrorism, and geopolitics, she has contributed to several respected publications, including Indian Military Review, Indian Defence Review, South Asia Monitor, and The Eurasian Times. Her work and commentary have also been quoted across numerous platforms, underscoring her credibility as a sought-after voice in the field.
