Ayaan Ali works as a Research Assistant with Middle East Outlook. He is a postgraduate student at the Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His research interests include nuclear politics, West Asia, war, defence, and security. His academic work focuses on understanding geopolitical developments, strategic affairs, and contemporary conflicts in the region. Through his research and analytical engagement, he aims to contribute to informed discussions on international security, regional geopolitics, and conflict dynamics. His interests reflect an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the changing political and security landscape of West Asia and beyond.