Richa Bhattarai is an emerging scholar and expert in international conflict management, counterterrorism, U.S. Foreign Policy, and Middle Eastern politics. Currently a PhD candidate at Kennesaw State University, she is dedicated to exploring nuanced dimensions of international relations and U.S. foreign policy. She holds an MSc in Criminal Justice and an LLM specializing in international law, reflecting an academic journey marked by a blend of legal and social science disciplines.