Karthika Sasikumar

Karthika Sasikumar is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at San Jose State University's College of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on Indian nuclear weapons policy, the intersection of domestic politics and security, and the representation of national security in popular culture.

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Her work examines how democratic processes shape nuclear decision-making, with a recent emphasis on integrating non-Western perspectives into security studies. She is currently collaborating on an edited volume exploring popular culture and security in non-Western contexts.

Scientific trends in her publications include nuclear deterrence theory, India-Pakistan crisis dynamics, migration and border security, and the role of cultural narratives in shaping policy. She has also contributed to discussions on open access research and online pedagogy.