Keerthiraj is a faculty of Political Science and International Politics at Alliance School of Liberal Arts, Alliance University, Bengaluru. He holds a master’s degree from the Department of Political Science, Mangalore University with a Rank & Distinction. He is currently pursuing Doctoral Research on ‘Media, Colonial Consciousness & Public Perceptions’ at the Department of Political Science, Kuvempu University. He also cleared NET conducted by UGC-CBSE. Karnataka Political Science Association® recognized Keerthiraj with the ‘Young Academic Excellence Award in Political Science - 2020’. Keerthiraj is the author of the book, ‘Isms in Politics: Political Ideologies Ruling the World’ (2019) and coauthored ‘E-Governance in India: Challenges and Strategies’ (2021). He also served as a co-editor of the book, ‘Lex Et Mutatio: Law and Social Transformation’ (2021). Keerthiraj has been published widely in both academic and popular outlets, focusing on Political Ideologies and International Politics. He has published more than 150 articles on Global Power Politics in various Kannada and English Newspapers.

Dr. Devaiah N.G is in the field of academics for 12 years and is currently associated with Alliance School of Law, Alliance University. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Madras and has extensive academic, research, and practical involvement in the field of Law and Public Administration. He has completed his LLB from the University of Delhi and LLM from Kuvempu University. He has pursued his PGDCLM from Indian Law Institute, New Delhi, and has completed his M.A in Public Administration from the University of Madras. Dr. Devaiah is a recipient of a gold medal in his post-graduation and has cleared NET in 2006. He has vast experience in guiding students for competitive exams. Dr. Devaiah is the author of the book, ‘E-Governance in India: Challenges and Strategies’ (2021).