Srinjay mukherjee
International affairs | economics | Junior year undergrad
university of delaware
Bio
Born in Bombay, a city that rarely speaks in a single voice, I had, by eighteen, lived in three different countries and wandered extensively across the globe. These experiences shaped my enduring interest in culture, development, and global politics.I have been writing since the age of seven and published my first non-fiction book at seventeen, India’s Kaleidoscope: Looking Inward, Outward and Forward, and have no plans to stop at just one; it explores India’s evolving diplomatic identity alongside the domestic challenges it continues to face on its path to progress.In 2023, I co-founded The Social Canvas, a student-run magazine created to spotlight unconventional, non-STEM perspectives that often go unheard. My engagement with global issues extends beyond writing, from volunteering with DEAP Qatar to researching global malnutrition during an internship with TribesforGood, where I co-authored an in-depth article in collaboration with Action Against Hunger India.A self-described “man of letters,” I am currently pursuing a double major in International Relations & Affairs and Economics (pending bureaucratic confirmation) at the University of Delaware, with a concentration in Development and Political Economy and a specialisation in Asian Regional Studies.My academic interests span military history, literature, and cultural analysis, reflecting an ongoing attempt to make sense of global complexity with spreadsheets.
Outside academics, I play the piano, enjoy a good debate, listen to jazz, read and write compulsively, and regard Downton Abbey as essential viewing rather than a guilty pleasure.Interested? Get in touch!
Work
Research experience
In late 2025, I joined the MATRS Project (Multilateral Agreements and Treaties Record Set) as an Undergraduate Research Assistant within the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware. My work focused on India’s multilateral treaty records from 1970 to 1990, a pivotal era in Indian diplomacy. This was not merely an exercise in collecting documents. The MATRS Project is an ambitious effort to document the DNA of global cooperation by building one of the world’s most comprehensive treaty databases from the ground up.Working alongside faculty and alumni, including Professors Robert A. Denemark and Alice Ba of the University of Delaware and Professor Hasan Yonten of Neumann University, I took on the role of a kind of data archaeologist. I examined the United Nations Treaty Series to uncover, verify, and code complex agreements into a consistent format. Through careful categorization, verification, and sustained attention to detail, I helped bridge gaps in the treaty record. The result is a resource that allows researchers to trace how states, particularly in the Global South, have navigated international law and multilateral cooperation over the past several decades.
Campus Community
I’m a big believer that if you can’t communicate an idea, you can't make progress. That belief led me to two pretty different roles on campus:
Student Government Association: As a Student Affairs Senator in my freshman year, I was the bridge between 20,000 undergrads and the university administration. My biggest win was launching a Civil Discourse module for first-year students, because learning how to have a tough conversation politely is a skill we all need.
The Review: I spent time as a Staff Reporter focusing on stories that matter. I got to do a deep dive into the legacy of Kali martial arts, which taught me that whether you're writing about sports or politics, fact-checking is everything.
International Film & Food Club: As the current Treasurer, I handle the money that keeps the movies playing and the food tasting great.
French Club & Indian Student Association: I’m active in both, whether I’m practicing my French or helping coordinate major events and outreach for the ISA.
Writings
BOOK
India's Kaleidoscope: Looking Inward, Outward and Forward
StoryMirror | Oct 19, 2023
A book exploring India's multifaceted diplomatic journey, unravelling the historical and cultural ties that bind the nation with its neighbours and the strategic challenges it faces on the global stage.
RESEARCH
A Comparative Analysis of the Causes, Consequences, and Interventions of Malnutrition
Action Against Hunger & TribesforGOOD | Aug 8, 2023
This research article aims to understand and find the root causes of malnutrition in India and numerous other countries, such as Yemen, Somalia, and Haiti, exploring the steps necessary to successfully tackle this global problem.
ESSAYS
Steel, Soap, and Satellites
Substack | Jan 23, 2026
A chronicle of how a single Indian company, Godrej, embodies trust, indigenous innovation, and nation-building, tracing how its products and values evolved alongside India’s social, industrial, and political history.
The Bicycle that Took Us to the Sky
Substack | Jan 12, 2026
A study of how India’s earliest space ambitions arose from material scarcity, tracing the collaboration between Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai and how their shared vision transformed a modest rocket launch into a national scientific mission.
To Be a Man, My Son
Substack | Jan 5, 2026
An analysis of the seemingly “innocuous” nature of Rudyard Kipling’s most famous poem, exploring how its counsel on personal integrity functioned as a manual for the moral performance of imperial rule.
The Radical Raja: A Life of Reform, Royalty, and Rebellion
Substack | Dec 29, 2025
An exploration of Raja Pramatha Bhushan Deb Roy’s life, examining the tensions between inherited noble privilege and the radical social reforms of the Bengal Renaissance.
The Elephant in the Room
Substack | Dec 20, 2025
A historical inquiry into a humble antiseptic, tracing how everyday objects can evolve into symbols of cultural identity and subtle resistance against colonial narratives.
Colonial Sacrifice, Imperial Amnesia
The Reformist Collective | Dec 1, 2025
A critical examination of India’s selective historical memory, analysing how the nation recalls the injustices of colonialism while overlooking the millions of Indian soldiers who served in the World Wars.
Two Iron Ladies, Two Different Worlds
Youth Ki Awaaz | Jul 20, 2025
A comparative analysis of Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher, exploring how two leaders shaped by radically different contexts wielded power with resolve, revealing complex intersections of gender and ideology.
An Oriental Vindicated
Youth Ki Awaaz | Jul 5, 2025
A reassessment of the life and legacy of Nirad C. Chaudhuri, exploring his controversial views on colonialism, nationalism, and intellectual independence.
PROFILES
Jude Bailey: Embracing Kali, a legacy of martial arts
The Review | Feb 9, 2025
An article that explores the story of a student training in the Filipino martial art of Kali, offering insights into the art’s techniques, cultural relevance, and enduring traditions.
Get in touch
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