Integrity, trust, and intellectual rigor from Singapore’s founding fathers.
He emphasizes the power of honesty and clear-eyed analysis in public service.
Deep economic link with China (32% of trade).
US is crucial for defense, especially through the AUKUS agreement.
Professor Sato is a professor at the Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.
He is an expert analyst of Foreign and Security Policy, Japan, US, Indo-Pacific.
He was driven by a passion to serve, influenced by family, and the values of sincerity, humility, and integrity.
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.
