Shaumik Roy is a 25-year-old foreign and security affairs researcher with a strong academic background and practical experience spanning public policy, think tanks, and strategic partnerships. He recently completed his MSc in Crisis and Security Management with a specialization in Intelligence and National Security from Leiden University in February 2025, building upon his undergraduate degree in Global Affairs from O.P. Jindal Global University. His education has established a strong foundation in international relations, intelligence studies, counterterrorism, and transnational organized crime through specialized coursework in intelligence analysis, geopolitical strategy, and security studies. His training encompasses risk assessment, emergency planning, and the impact of socio-political factors on security, blending theoretical knowledge with practical analytical skills. Significant highlights of his professional experience include his core team role in organizing the seventh edition of the Raisina Dialogue—India's premier geopolitics conference—where he managed intricate logistics for 1,500 delegates and conducted high-profile interviews with Ministers and industry leaders. His research capabilities are demonstrated through his independent publication on narcotrafficking in Central Asia, which was integrated into university curriculum at Universidade Lusíada in Lisbon during the 2023-24 academic year. Endorsed by distinguished professionals including Samir Saran (President, Observer Research Foundation) and Dr. Eva Michaels (Leiden University), who recognized his leadership qualities, original thinking, and ability to bridge theory with practice, he represents a new generation of security professionals committed to navigating 21st-century challenges in intelligence, counterterrorism, and crisis management.