Rahul Pandey is a PhD Candidate at Jawaharlal Nehru University, with a research focus on the domestic politics of China, particularly the Communist Party of China. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science (honours), a master’s degree in political science from Delhi University, and an MPhil in Chinese Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University. His research expertise lies in the dynamics of cadre recruitment, Chinese politics, and political science.