Riza Fathima A V

Riza Fathima A V is a doctoral student at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, and is associated with the School of Conflict and Security Studies. She holds a Master's degree in Political Science from the University of Hyderabad and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Maharaja’s College, Ernakulam. Her research interests centre on Africa, with a specific focus on the Sahel region, particularly conflicts and security in the Sahel, the intersectionality of challenges, and an interest in the experiences and vulnerabilities of women in conflict-affected contexts.