Diya Ashtakala

Research Associate, Project on Nuclear Issues
Diya Ashtakala

Diya Ashtakala is a research associate with the Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She was previously a research intern with PONI. Diya is also part of the inaugural cohort of the Ploughshares and Horizon 2045's Nuclear Futures Fellowship. Prior to joining CSIS, she worked as a graduate assistant at Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. Her research focuses on nuclear issues in South Asia, extended nuclear deterrence, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. She holds a MA in international affairs with a specialization in security studies from the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University and a BA from St. Joseph’s College, India.

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What Does India’s Hypersonic Missile Test Mean?

On November 16, India announced the test launch of its first long-range hypersonic missile. This missile makes India one of the few nuclear-armed countries to possess this technology, highlighting the intensifying global race for hypersonic technology.

Critical Questions by Diya Ashtakala — December 2, 2024

PONI 2024 Fall Conference

The Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) will host its 2024 Fall Conference on the two peer challenge at Stanford University on September 27th. 

Event — September 27, 2024