Shlok Vaidya

Current

• Energy Security Research Analyst at Center for Terrorism Research, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
• Analyst at Naxalite Rage (Self-employed)

Education

• Hendrix College

Recommended

7 people have recommended Shlok

Connections

66 connections

Industry

Think Tanks

Websites

• Naxalite Rage
• Shlok Vaidya's Thinking

Shlok Vaidya’s Summary

My current focus is on solving the most critical problem facing society today: energy security. My analysis is incorporated into the decision making processes of top level policy makers in the beltway, in government, and in business.

I have published work in the international press, have been cited by some of the world's smartest thinkers on warfare, and have been asked to speak on the topic at numerous conferences - academic and professional.

Shlok Vaidya’s Specialties:

Synthesizing and presenting complex technology, warfare, and business topics for a both niche and lay audiences. Creating original independent timely research reports.

Fluent in Hindi.

Shlok Vaidya’s Experience

• Energy Security Research Analyst

  Center for Terrorism Research, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies

  (Think Tanks industry)

  July 2008 — Present (3 months)

  I work with a very smart and capable group of people to think about how to approach to the most critical crisis of our time. Based on my deep understanding of terrorism, built by working with some of the brightest minds in the world and honed in the field, I generate insight on how to break modern society from oil and move towards resilient energy systems in an era of climate change and highly sophisticated terrorism.

• Analyst

  Naxalite Rage (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; International Affairs industry)

  May 2007 — Present (1 year 5 months)

  I analyze the international implications of a shifting Indian security environment with a focus on the intensifying Naxalite insurgency.
  
  My work, published in international print and online media, has been globally well-received by: Indian military officers, technology executives, next generation warfare experts, journalists and government officials.

Additional Information

Shlok Vaidya’s Websites:

• Naxalite Rage
• Shlok Vaidya's Thinking

Shlok Vaidya’s Honors:

Walker Odyssey Scholar, 2007.
Presenter - National Council of Undergraduate Research, 2007, 2008.
Infrastructure & Resiliency - Research Grant Recipient, 2007.
Web & Transparency - Service Grant Recipient, 2005.
Hendrix President's Scholarship, 2004-2008.

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