Dr. Rajan Kumar
Patron and Mentor
Distinguished strategic thinker Prof. Rajan Kumar is a Mentor and Patron of Forum for Global Studies . Prof. Kumar teaches at School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He has taught at various foreign universities as well, including Moscow State University, Russia and the University of Kentucky, USA. He has authored many books including ‘Remerging Russia: Structure, Institutions and Processes’ Palgrave Macmillan, London, Locating BRICS in the Global Order: Perspectives from the Global South, Routledge, London. Prof. Kumar writes regularly for India’s leading newspaper ‘Financial Express’ on issues related India’s Foreign Policy and other International issues. Prof. Rajan Kumar appears as an expert panelist on leading TV channels such as BBC, NDTV, Rajya Sabha TV, News 24, DD India, Aaj Tak.
Dr. Sandeep Tripathi
Our Founder
Dr. Sandeep Tripathi is Founder of Forum for Global Studies, a Delhi based Think Tank. His latest Co-edited book titled “Artificial Intelligence, Energy Security and Warfare in Evolving Geopolitics’ is forthcoming (Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2024). He is empaneled as ‘Honorary Political Consultant’ at Association of Mechanical Engineers of Kuzbass, Russia. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Sharda University, Grater Noida. He also serves on the International Advisory board of Journal of TAFFD’s, USA. An alumnus of Ewing Christian College, (University of Allahabad), Dr. Tripathi holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
He has written extensively on India’s foreign Policy, Russia, Energy Diplomacy and geopolitics of technology. His scholarly work has appeared in the Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science, Russia and the III International Conference “Digital International Relations, Moscow State Institute of International Relations. He has delivered Keynotes at leading Indian and foreign Universities including University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, The University of Warsaw, IDSC, Philippines. He is also a regular Foreign Affairs Commentator for both print and broadcast news outlets, including DD News, India Today, Financial Express, The Economic Times, WION, News X and many more.
Cássio Eduardo Zen
Director
Cássio Eduardo Zen is a Professor of International Law, Legal History and Human Rights in Faculdade de Pinhais, Pinhais (Brazil). He holds PhD in International Law (Doutorado em Direito Internacional) from University of São Paulo (Universidade de São Paulo), Brazil. He gave lectures at different Brazilian and foreign universities, was an invited researcher at University of Leiden (Universiteit Leiden) in the Netherlands, an invited researcher at Milan State University (Università degli Studi di Milano). Finally, Professor Cássio worked at the International Criminal Court (Office of the Prosecutor) and at the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (Assistant Counsel). He a researcher at University of São Paulo BRICS research group (GEBRICS-USP) and he is a researcher and member of the directive board from University of São Paulo Research Group on International Protection of Minorities (GEPIM-USP).
Col. M. K. Singh (Retd.)
Director of Research
Col. Manoj Kumar Singh (Retd.) is an Honorary Director of Research at the Forum for Global Studies (FGS), New Delhi. An alumnus of the Rashtriya Military School (Ajmer), Col. Singh graduated from National Defence Academy (NDA) & Indian Military Academy before training with the US Army at Fort Bragg in Psychological Operations. His expertise lies in media studies, security and defence issues, especially in the field of Information Warfare. He earlier served as a Psychological Operations expert at India’s Army Head Quarters, New Delhi. He possesses vast experience in counter terrorism operations in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Having done his Master’s in Journalism, he appears as a defence expert on various media outlets across the country.
Ms. Vaishnavi Singh
Head, Communication and Research
Ms. Vaishnavi Singh is a Head of Communication and Research at the Forum for Global Studies, New Delhi. Since 2021, She hosted the FGS podcasts, Roundtable discussions, and Conferences. She worked as a legal research and litigation trainee at the Judicature of High Court, Allahabad. She has experience working as a trainee legal for major corporations such as PepsiCo, DLF Gurugram, SBI Cards, Competition Commission of India, and LAVA International. She is an expert in IR, global governance, Cyberlaw, and Data Privacy. Her leadership, management, and communication skills have been a great asset to our company. She has authored a book titled “BE Obdurate and Let Others Make Noise”. Also, she has published her poems in more than 5 anthologies, which are available on national and international platforms.