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10 June 2025 (12:15 at Temple U. Japan)). Sanjay Bhattacharyya: India's global role and Asia
From: Robert Dujarric <robert.dujarric@tuj.temple.edu>
Date: 2025/05/25
10 June 2025 (12:15 at Temple University Japan). Sanjay Bhattacharyya: India's global role and Asia
Sanjay Bhattacharyya
India's global role and Asia
Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies
Temple University Japan
10 June 2025 12:15-13:30 (doors open at 12:00)
Brown bag lunch
Temple University Japan room 314
1-14-29 Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
東京都世田谷区太子堂1-14-29
By train: Sangenjaya Station/三軒茶屋駅
Exit South A/南口A
Overview
In 2027, India will celebrate the 80th of its return to the global stage as an independent country. With an economy whose size is now almost comparable to Japan's, India role in international affairs has risen dramatically in recent years. Its impact on Asian geopolitics, and in economics, is now considerable. Ambassador Bhattacharyya will briefly review the evolution of India's position in the world and discuss how the country fits in the complex security equations of the region.
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Sanjay Bhattacharyya, Indian Foreign Service (1987-2022), specialised in diplomacy for an era of globalisation and transformation, boundary negotiations, security issues,
economic engagement, cultural diplomacy and public policy. He was at the helm of India's foreign policy-making and citizen-centric governance initiatives.
After retirement in 2023, he has been an independent consultant. He pursues his interests in academic, policy advocacy and corporate capacities. He teaches courses on diplomacy
(Rise of China, Economic Diplomacy) and public policy (Governance of Migration) as
Professor of Diplomatic Practice at Jindal Global University and also lectures regularly on governance and foreign affairs at government (Sushma Swaraj Institute for Foreign
Service, National Centre for Good Governance) and corporate training institutions. He
contributes commentaries and opinion pieces to newspapers and journals; speaks at
universities, think tanks, chambers of commerce and on national TV, and has an active
social media presence. He serves as Independent Director and as Advisor to companies in the corporate sector.
As Secretary in Ministry of External Affairs (2020-22) he was responsible for Arab/Israel
region, Covid evacuation, passport, emigration and diaspora affairs. He was BRICS
Sherpa during India's Presidency. He served as Trustee of Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh.
As Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein (2022), he advanced partnerships in
technology, innovation and investments; initiated academic ties; and leveraged Davos
diplomacy. As Ambassador to Turkey (2018-20) he promoted economic and infrastructure cooperation and managed tense bilateral relations. As Ambassador to Egypt and the Arab League (2015-18) he built political understanding to forge a strategic partnership with focus on economic and defence exchanges, opening new markets for India.
As Joint Secretary (South) (2012-15) he crafted India's Act East Policy, coordinated
economic diplomacy with ASEAN countries, Indo-Pacific dialogue and engagement with Pacific island states. As Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka (2010-12), he was involved in the historic Land Boundary Agreement and lines of credit for Indian projects; as DCM in Tokyo (2007-10), he facilitated investment flows and our strategic partnership; as DCM in Beijing (2002-05) he oversaw boundary issues and bilateral relations.
Ambassador Bhattacharyya contributed a chapter "India and China: New Directions" in
Indian Foreign Policy - Challenges and Opportunities (2007), Ministry of External Affairs;
an essay "India and Egypt: New Partnership in the New Era" in Asian Perspectives (2017), Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; an article "India in 21st century" in Indian and Turkish Historical-Cultural Research (2019). As Ambassador, he contributed essays to Indian and foreign media on foreign policy issues; and lectured at universities, business schools and think tanks in India and abroad on the India story and foreign affairs.
He obtained his BA Honours (Economics), St Stephens College (1980-83) and MA
(Economics), Delhi School of Economics (1983-85); diploma in Chinese at Chinese
University of Hong Kong; attended a mid-career programme at ISB, Hyderabad; and
participated in Strategy and Leadership programme at Cambridge Judge Business School.
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Moderator
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Akanksha Singh, International Affairs Adjunct Assistant Professor, Temple University Japan.
RSVP/Questions: dujarric@temple.edu
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