Shyam Saran is a Honorary Senior Faculty and Member of the Governing Board at Centre for Policy Research. He is a former Foreign Secretary of India and has served as Prime Minister’s Special Envoy For Nuclear Affairs and Climate Change. After leaving government service in 2010, he headed the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, a think tank focusing on economic issues (2011-2017) and was Chairman of the National Security Advisory Board under the National Security Council (2013-15). He is currently Life Trustee of India International Centre, Member of the Governing Board of the Institute of Chinese Studies, a Trustee at the World Wildlife Fund (India) and Member of the Executive Council of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 for his contributions to civil service.
Shyam Saran is a Honorary Senior Faculty and Member of the Governing Board at Centre for Policy Research. He is a former Foreign Secretary of India and has served as Prime Minister’s Special Envoy For Nuclear Affairs and Climate Change. After leaving government service in 2010, he headed the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, a think tank focusing on economic issues (2011-2017) and was Chairman of the National Security Advisory Board under the National Security Council (2013-15). He is currently Life Trustee of India International Centre, Member of the Governing Board of the Institute of Chinese Studies, a Trustee at the World Wildlife Fund (India) and Member of the Executive Council of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 for his contributions to civil service.
Understanding real-world complexity and anticipating change are the key to global and local governance in the 21st century
The country's subsidy regime leads to rent-seeking, which isn't just distortionary but also undermines national security
The default approach to reform - minimalistic and confused - will lead India into crisis
As sectarian strife spreads across West Asia, plural India should avoid strengthening forces of intolerance in the region
Unlike China, India has not clearly embraced its post-reform policy direction
In foreign affairs, reform and the Kashmir Valley, New Delhi is ignoring chances for long-term advantage
China's yuan is on track to become the world's third international reserve currency
India must not squander this moment of opportunity in Myanmar
The country should not banish 'non-alignment' from its foreign-policy dictionary
It appears India and China have decided to step back and take a deep breath