Chayanika Saxena

Chayanika Saxena, PhD, is a seasoned professional in risk management and geopolitical analysis, currently working as an embedded consultant for Meta at Pinkerton since November 2022, where expertise includes political, regulatory, and geopolitical risks in the APAC region. With profound knowledge of South and Central Asian markets and proficiency in various vernaculars, Chayanika delivers crucial assessments for clients' strategic operations. Prior roles encompass activities as a Regional Intelligence Analyst at Pinkerton, a Book Review Editor at Borders in Globalization, and a Research Assistant at National University of Singapore, focused on Indian border security and Indo-Afghan relations. Academic credentials include a PhD in Geography from the National University of Singapore, along with advanced degrees in International Relations from Nanyang Technological University and South Asian University, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Political Science.