Akanshya Shah is a Nepali journalist, researcher, and communication specialist based in New Delhi. She has a strong focus on South Asian affairs, with particular expertise in Nepal-India relations and China’s influence in the region.

Career and expertise
Journalism and research: Shah has contributed to various media outlets in Nepal and worked with prominent Indian think tanks, including the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA). Her work includes analyses on political and social developments in Nepal, including the recent youth protests and government changes.