Aastha Agarwal

About Aastha Agarwal

Presently, I’m a Research Scholar in Political Science, driven by the questions of how nations craft influence, how ideas travel across borders, and how people carry culture with them. My focus lies in international relations, soft power, and the Indian diaspora — three threads that, when woven together, tell a powerful story of Bharat in the world.My research examines Cultural Diplomacy as statecraft: how epics like the Ramayana still shape India’s ties in Southeast Asia, how the diaspora emerges as a bridge of commerce and culture, and how India positions itself in a shifting multipolar order.Alongside my Ph.D. work, I have contributed to edited volumes, academic journals, and conferences, where I’ve engaged with themes such as cultural diplomacy, diaspora politics, political thought, and the intersections of tradition and technology in global politics.What excites me most is the idea of India as a civilizational bridge — not only a rising power, but also a voice that connects histories, ideas, and futures across the Global South and beyond.Always open to meaningful academic collaborations, writing projects, and conversations that amplify India’s presence in global affairs.

Experience

1. Assistant Professor

   University Of Delhi

   Sep 2025 — Present · Delhi, IN

Education

• BABA MASTNATH UNIVERSITY

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, International Relations and Affairs

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master of Arts - MA, Political Science and Government

• Ramjas College

  Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounting and Finance

  2014 — 2017