Biography
Dr. Swaran Singh is a leading Indian scholar and Professor of International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, who frequently contributes geopolitical and foreign policy analysis. Over 32 years of experience specialising in Indo-Pacific affairs, Multilateralism, China's foreign and security policies, and India's nuclear and defense policies. Has authored or edited over 18 books, nine monographs and hundreds of articles. His writings and television commentaries provide deep dives into India’s strategic alignments, international relations, global diplomacy and India's geopolitical balancing act and strategies. You can read or listen to his geopolitical analyses and international columns on his personal website at swaransingh.in
Career & Positions
- 2024 -presentMember, Governing Body, Society for Indian Ocean Studies, New Delhi
- 2001-2008Associate Professor, CIPOD, SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- 2008-presentProfessor, CIPOD, SIS, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- 2023-presentSenior Fellow, Canada Global Affairs Institute, Calgary, Canada
- 2024-presentSenior Research Fellow, Institute for National and International Studies, Belgrade
- 2024-2026Member, Academic Council, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- 2024-2026Member, The Court, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Visiting Appointments
- 2022–2023Visiting Professor, Department of Political Science, British Columbia University, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2006, 2008Visiting Professor, University for Peace (UPEACE), Costa Rica
- 2008Visiting Professor, Xiamen University, China
- 2005Guest Researcher, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Sweden
- 2004Visiting Scholar, University of Hong Kong
- 2003Visiting Scholar, Shanghai Institute for International Studies
- OngoingGuest Professor, Research Institute of Indian Ocean Economies, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, China
Editorial Boards & Memberships
- Advisory Board, Communities Without Borders Inc., Atlanta, USA
- Editorial Board, Asian Policy & Politics (USA)
- Editorial Board, Journal of the Indian Ocean Region (Australia)
- Editorial Board, Journal of Indian Ocean Studies (India)
- Editorial Board, Millennial Asia (India)
- Editorial Board, Suraksha Chintan (India)
- Fellow, Canada Global Affairs Institute (Calgary/Ottawa)
- Member, Governing Body, Society of Indian Ocean Studies (New Delhi)
Languages
English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi; elementary Chinese