Meghana Nayak

About the Author

Meghana Nayak is an accomplished scholar and author whose work critically examines the intersections of gender, international relations, and immigration policy. With a PhD in Political Science, she has dedicated her career to unpacking the complexities of global power dynamics and their impact on marginalized communities, particularly women seeking asylum. In her seminal book, Who Is Worthy of Protection?: Gender-Based Asylum and U.S. Immigration Politics (Oxford Studies in Gender and International Relations), Nayak offers a rigorous analysis of how U.S. immigration laws perpetuate gender inequalities, drawing on extensive research and case studies to challenge prevailing narratives. Her writing bridges academic theory and real-world advocacy, influencing policy discussions and inspiring a new generation of researchers to address systemic injustices in international affairs.