Initially set out to write on India’s economy, shifted focus to democracy after editorial resistance and recognizing the vital role of Hindu civil society.
Argues India’s democracy thrives due to civil society networks, not state policies or Hindu faith alone.
Rajat is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs (Sage).
He is the author of several books and has published numerous papers.
Growing up in South Texas, son of hay farmers
Family’s deep roots in Texas and service-oriented background
Shift from early ambitions in law to deep interest in international relations during the 1980s.
Influences: The Non-Aligned Movement, major geopolitical events in India (e.g., 1971 Bangladesh War, Operation Blue Star).
Introduction of Lt Gen Raj Shukla as a thinker and practitioner in strategic military affairs.
He is a member of Parliament from India, from the Deoria, Uttar Pradesh constituency.
He’s the founder of the Jagriti Movement. He’s the author of a book titled India –A Journey through a Healing Civilisation and the Middle of Diamond India.
Ambassador Yash Sinha has been India’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and he’s had a long career in the Indian Foreign Service.
Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor has recently retired from the Indian Air Force.
He has held several key strategic positions in the IAF, and he’s been a board member of the Pawan Hans, limited from 2017 to 2020.
Thomas has dedicated his professional life and energy to using technology to contribute to making the planet a good place.
Thomas has founded numerous companies, the latest being Delodi, which supports clients and park development in the business model innovation process.
Baruch is the Chief Executive Officer at Let’s Do Something.
