About Shlok Vaidya
Shlok’s work is deeply influenced by his strong understanding of the future of terrorism, technology, and governance. He has consulted for private military contractors, a plug-in hybrid vehicle firm, and has been cited by leading peak oil thinkers. He has appeared on John Batchelor’s show and has been quoted in Pajamas Media.
Shlok is writing a book on the impact that India’s Naxalite insurgency has had on that country’s security environment. The book is based on his field research, which he writes about on a regular basis at the internationally acclaimed Naxalite Rage weblog. Please read his feature article, The Rising Naxalite Rage, for a primer on the topic.
Prior to this, Shlok was an Energy Security Analyst with a top think tank. There he examined global energy trends with a focus on infrastructure and the threat of supply disruption. His writing was regularly seen by thousands of top-tier decision makers inside and outside of the beltway.
Feel free to contact him at Shlok@shloky.com .