Rushali Saha is currently pursuing her master's degree in political science with a specialization in international relations from Jadavpur University in Kolkata, India. She graduated suma cum laude from the same university with an undergraduate degree in political science in 2018. She has previously worked with the Netaji Institute of Asian Studies as a research intern and was certified with distinction upon completing her training program with the National Human Rights Commission. Her research interests include South Asian politics, specifically Indian foreign policy, Indo-Pacific affairs, and India-China relations.