Sheetal is a conflict researcher & analyst with expertise in Postcolonialism, Critical Discourse Analysis, Conflict Anthropology & Peacebuilding. She speaks five languages & has lived abroad for seven years. She holds an M.A. Political Strategy & Communication (Distinction) from the University of Kent with a B.A.Global Security & Conflict (Cum Laude) from the University of South Carolina. She has previously worked with International Crisis Group and DraftCraft International. Currently, she is learning Japanese and strengthening her regional specialisation in Asia.