About the Author

Moumita Arun is a sophomore at Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, currently double majoring in International Relations and Economics. She situates her research interests at the intersection of these two fields, specifically in terms of cultural studies, gender, and security. She has hands-on experience in research and community engagement, contributing articles to campus publications, moderating international panels, and working on service-learning projects focused on education, gender equity, and access.