Kalyani S K is an Associate, Research in the International Relations vertical at the Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR), Kochi, Kerala, India. She holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Loyola College, Chennai, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam. Her core areas of interest include maritime security, climate diplomacy, and sustainable development.
Prior to joining CPPR, Kalyani worked as a Research Analyst at The Peninsula Foundation in Chennai and has interned with The Hindu’s International Desk. She is skilled in conceptualizing and coordinating international conferences, roundtables, and webinars. She has actively collaborated with think tanks, government agencies, UNHRC, and academic institutions, contributing to research, policy engagement, and strategic dialogues.