Former Amb of India to Russia and an expert on India's national security interests, he convenes the National Security Adviosry Board, we are thrilled to have Amb. P.S. Raghavan join as an advisor to the Academimc Advisory Council.
Amish Tripathi is a celebrated Indian author and diplomat. He has gained widespread recognition for his literary works, particularly the Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series. Amish's books have sold over 6 million copies in the Indian subcontinent since their release. In addition to his writing, he holds the position of Minister (Culture & Education) at the High Commission of India in the UK and serves as Director of the Nehru Centre in London. He is also a renowned host for TV documentaries, having recently worked on Discovery TV's "Legends of the Ramayan" and "The Journey of India" with co-host Amitabh Bachchan. His works have been translated into multiple languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. He has been honored with numerous awards and recognition for his contribution to Indian literature, including the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian awards.
With a PhD in International politics and International relations, this scholar diplomat is an expert in India's relation with South East Asia. Having served in 11 countries, we are proud to welcome Amb. J.N. Misra as an Academic Advisory Council Member.
Ambassador Pankaj Saran is a retired Indian diplomat who has served as India's Ambassador to Russia. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1982 and has held various positions throughout his diplomatic career, both in India and abroad. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador to Russia, Pankaj Saran served as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh from 2012 to 2015 and as India's Ambassador to Turkey from 2015 to 2017. He has also served as the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, where he was responsible for India's relations with Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. Ambassador is known for his expertise in Indian foreign policy and has played a key role in shaping India's relationships with its neighboring countries and other major powers. He has also written extensively on India's foreign policy and has contributed to several academic journals and publications on the subject.
Amb. Anil Trigunayat is an Indian Foreign Service member. He served in Indian Missions in various countries, including Cote d’Ivoire, Bangladesh, Mongolia, USA, Russia, Sweden, Nigeria, Libya, and Jordan. In the Ministry of External Affairs, he worked in the Economic, West Asia and North Africa, and Consular Divisions. He also held the position of Director General/Joint Secretary for the Gulf & Haj Divisions. Before his retirement in May 2016, he served as Ambassador of India to Jordan and Libya, as well as High Commissioner to Malta (June 2012 – May 2016). Mr. Trigunayat has a post-graduate degree in Physics and studied Russian History, Culture, and Language. He conducted research on "WTO and Regional Trading Blocs" at Oxford University as a visiting fellow. He is a member of various organizations, including All India Management Association/Delhi Management Association, Oxford and Cambridge Society of India, and the Association of Indian Diplomats (former Ambassadors). He is also an Honorary Member of the International Trade Council, Brussels.