Sivasankar holds a MA in Politics and International Relations from Pondicherry University and a BA in International Relations from the Central University of Kerala. His work focuses on geopolitical risk analysis, international security, trade diplomacy, and institutional governance, with particular attention to conflict dynamics and regional stability. He applies both qualitative and quantitative methods, leveraging OSINT, GEOINT, and multi-source data analysis to generate actionable insights and early warning.

Professionally, Sivasankar has worked as a Geopolitical Risk Intelligence Analyst and Intelligence Analyst, producing intelligence briefs, conducting scenario-based risk assessments, and monitoring global political and security developments. His experience includes tracking state and non-state actors, identifying early warning indicators, and supporting strategic decision-making, with a focus on Middle Eastern geopolitics, including the Iran-Israel conflict. He has also contributed to policy research on Indo-Bangladesh trade relations and governance frameworks. Proficient in Power BI, Tableau, Python, ArcGIS, and advanced Excel, he integrates data-driven analysis into his work. Sivasankar is a UGC NET Qualifier for continues studies toward his PhD.