Aishwarya Thanigaivel is a Research Assistant with Middle East Outlook. She is a student of Conflict and Peace Studies with an academic background spanning Political Science, Sociology, and Development Journalism. Her interests centre on understanding the complexities of global politics and communicating political and social issues through creative and accessible forms. Her research interests include religion and conflict, South Asian politics, and the relationship between environment and conflict. Through her academic engagement, she seeks to explore the social, political, and environmental dimensions of contemporary conflicts. Her interdisciplinary background enables her to approach issues of peace, conflict, society, and politics from multiple perspectives while contributing to informed and engaging discussions on contemporary global affairs.