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    Aishwarya Singh Raikwar

    Director GPF India, a climate diplomacy researcher and Executive Committee Member, Sustainable Ocean Alliance – India Hub. She has more than five years of experience in government advisory, consulting and academia. She  is currently Assistant Manager at the Vibrant Villages Program (VVP) Cell of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Aishwarya  has contributed to India’s prestigious G-20 presidency, delivered a TEDx talk, and received the Young Researcher Award at the Asian Tourism Research Conference. She is passionate about oceans and their role in addressing some of the biggest challenges of our time, such as climate change, maritime security, sustainable development, and international relations.

    India and the Indian Ocean: Reclaiming a Maritime Legacy

    Commentaries

    By Aishwarya Singh Raikwar India’s strategic outlook is undergoing a significant shift, one that seeks to restore the nation’s long-neglected maritime identity. With a revised coastline of 11,098.81 kilometres and a central location in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India is not just…

    Hope Across the Waves: Tuvalu and the Climate Visa

    Opinions

    By Aishwarya Singh Raikwar “We are witnessing the first planned migration of this century—where islanders are leaving their homes to save a nation.” In a landmark move that may well reshape the contours of climate diplomacy, Australia and the Pacific Island nation of…

    The Key Role of Tourism and Soft Power in India’s Diplomacy

    India

    World Geostrategic Insights interview with Aishwarya Singh Raikwar on the main instruments, approaches and strategies of Indian soft power, the role of tourism in shaping India’s global influence, and how the Indian Diaspora contributes to India’s soft power and diplomatic leverage.  Dr. Aishwarya…