Karthik hails from the great state of Arkansas, home to Bill Clinton and the Razorbacks. Attending Parkview High School, Karthik arrived at Rice University, Houston with an avid interest in political science. Gradually that passion evolved to include history, Asian Studies, and Global Health. Karthik hopes to get involved in foreign policy making eventually and help make a positive impact on the world. For a humorous, geopolitical, and sober look at the Beyond Traditional Borders efforts in Lesotho, keep reading this blog.