Capt. Alok Bansal is an expert in geopolitical and defense studies, particularly focusing on South Asian issues. He has served as a researcher and analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA). His work largely covers the strategic dynamics of regions like Balochistan and Pakistan, where he has highlighted issues such as insurgencies, terrorism, and the role of external powers like the United States and China.

Capt. Bansal has authored several papers and books, including Balochistan in Turmoil: Pakistan at Crossroads, which examines the geopolitical tensions in the region. He is often consulted for his insights into the complex socio-political situation in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and their neighboring countries, particularly related to ethnic conflicts, insurgencies, and the influence of global powers on these conflicts​.