Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation

Pathikrit Payne

Pathikrit Payne is an alumnus of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, from where he did his Masters in International Relations, and St. Xavier’s School, Durgapur, from where he did his schooling.

A popular face in Indian television news media, Pathikrit appears frequently as a Strategic Affairs Analyst on CNN NEWS 18, Republic TV, NEWSX, India Today and India Ahead to name a few.

Pathikrit has over 17 years of professional experience in policy analysis and journalism, with several years of experience in frontline journalism from conflict zones.

Apart from his professional engagement as a Geopolitical Analyst, Pathikrit occasionally writes guest columns for news18, Pioneer, Millennium Post and Republicworld portals.

Passionate about the resurgence of a modern India, Pathikrit kept aside lucrative offers abroad to work in India, and in his spare time mentors young graduates to take up the path of entrepreneurship.

He may be contacted at [email protected]