Indy Smith is the South Asia Research Manager at ACLED. He oversees the South Asia research team and is responsible for data review and analysis for the region. Indy joined ACLED in November 2019, initially as an India Researcher, then as the South Asia Assistant Research Manager, and later as the Quality Assurance Assistant before stepping into his current role. He holds dual Master’s degrees in Criminology and Political Science, as well as an MPhil and a PhD in Security Studies. He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
Balochistan Liberation Army launched deadly suicide bombings, security forces clashed with Naxal-Maoist rebels in India, and an operation to confiscate guns in Papua New Guinea turned deadly.
ACLED, COCAP, and CSC report on political violence and demonstration trends in Nepal.
Impact of COVID-19 on political unrest in India's northeast amidst ethnic violence, insurgencies, and CAA demonstrations.
