Pari Arora is a Research Assistant at the Centre for China Analysis and Strategy (CCAS) and holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy, Law, and Business from O.P. Jindal Global University. Her work focuses on China’s strategy, maritime policy and its role in the Indo-Pacific, and India-China trade dynamics. She is passionate about turning research into practical policy ideas and has a strong interest in defence, diplomacy, and global affairs.