Abhijit Iyer-Mitra is a defense analyst, security expert, and senior research fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS). His work primarily focuses on defense economics, technology, nuclear dynamics, and military transformation. He has also been involved in governance and non-traditional security issues, making him a prominent voice in discussions on India's defense policies.

He holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from Monash University, and he has served as a visiting fellow at institutions like Sandia National Laboratories in the U.S. and the Stimson Center in Washington, DC. Iyer-Mitra is also a political commentator, often addressing complex geopolitical issues in South Asia and beyond.