Our Expert Network

Guided by recognised voices in global affairs

Our Expert Network brings together experienced professionals from policy, academia, think tanks, and global institutions to provide insight, guidance, and real-world perspectives across our research initiatives.

Lt Gen Sanjay Verma (Retd.)

Distinguished Fellow
Council for Strategic & Defense Research (CSDR)

Defence Industry, Strategic Affairs

Amrut Godbole

Ex-Commander, Indian Navy
Gateway House

Defence Technology, Geopolitics

Dr. Srikanth Kondapalli

Professor of Chinese Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

China, Security Studies

Mahendra Lama

Founding VC, Sikkim University; Professor
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

South Asia, Development Economics

Chaitanya Giri

Space & Security Fellow
Observer Research Foundation (ORF)

Space Policy, Tech Diplomacy

Sreeradha Datta

Professor of International Affairs
O.P. Jindal Global University

Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies

Dr. Sriparna Pathak

Professor of China Studies
O.P. Jindal Global University

China, Northeast Asia

MD Muddassir Quamar

Associate Professor, West Asian Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

West Asia, Political Islam

Dr. Priyanka Singh

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Manohar Parrikar Institute (MP-IDSA)

Pakistan, PoK, India-US Relations

Dr. Ranjita Chakraborthy

Professor of Political Science
University of North Bengal

Foreign Policy, Gender & Politics

Dr. Priyamvada Sawant

Professor of History
HSNC University, Mumbai

Gulf Studies, Maritime History

Yubaraj Ghimire

Senior Journalist & Editor
Deshsanchar (Nepal)

Nepal, Journalism

Deepak Karanjikar

Economist & Author
ArthaKranti

Economy, Geopolitics, Monetary Policy

Mrunmayee Bhushan

Chevening CRISP Fellow (Oxford)
Founder, Mindfarm Novatech

Biosecurity, Bioweapons (CBW)

Huma Siddiqui

Senior Correspondent, Financial Times

Defence, Space Technology