Women in Foreign Service: A Conversation with Amb Meera Shankar

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About Us

Tillotoma Foundation is one of the fastest growing global think tanks. It is an academic research and cultural organization engaged principally in International Relations, Diplomacy, Area Studies, Gender, Environmental, Financial, Scientific, Strategic & Defence Policy.

The Foundation has a deep focus on our global-standard work on Central Asia and Eurasia.

The Foundation is committed to the core values of Neutrality, Inclusivity and Gender Equality.

Academic Programmes & Internships

The Foundation conducts various Academic Programmes on diverse subject areas, including Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Languages, History and Culture. The Foundation has worked with experts and learners from more than fifty countries.

The Foundation offers premium credited and non-credited internship opportunities to students from across the world. These are offered in both Spring and Fall sessions. There are also Summer Internship and Winter Internship Programs. The Foundation also provides academic and practical guidance on social sciences, including on study abroad opportunities. The Foundation offers learning and capacity-building opportunities to young professionals wishing to boost their professional journey.

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Academic Development and Career Growth Support

The Foundation provides Academic Development and Career Growth Support to students, research aspirants and young professionals. After a detailed counselling session with our experts, a customised support package is made for the student. The support includes variety of components including research guidance, academic writing, publications support, skills training, industry immersion, professional experience, study abroad guidance, placement etc.

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Conferences, Publications & Logistics

Academic and Research-Oriented International Conferences, Seminars and Conclaves.
Publication of Books, Reports, Research Papers, Analysis Papers and Monographs.
Logistical & Technical support for Conferences, Seminars, Book Discussions, and Cultural Events.

Track 2 Diplomatic Conclaves

The Foundation curates Track 2 Diplomatic Conclaves with various nations and regional organizations.

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Strategic Consultancy

The Foundation provides global strategic consultancy, geopolitical advisory and risk analysis using its highly specialized expertise for a variety of governmental and non-governmental partners. The Foundation has in-depth expertise and extensive networks in the field of geopolitical and strategic risk analysis. We offer comprehensive insights into emerging risks and opportunities across multiple regions, particularly in volatile and rapidly changing environments.

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Latest Publications

Bangladesh Scenario & India-Bangladesh Relations in the Wake of the Regime Change
(ISBN: 979-8336414233)

Published by Tillotoma Foundation (2024)

Available Globally

Navigating Diplomacy in Southeast Asia: With Focus on the Myanmar Crisis

Published by Tillotoma Foundation

(2024)

Understanding Regional Geopolitics: Afghanistan and China
(ISBN: 9798832116839)

Published by Tillotoma Foundation (2022)

Available Globally

South Asia: Challenges of International Politics, Technology & Human Rights (2022)

Published by Tillotoma Foundation

Available Globally

Advisors

Amb Gauri Shankar Gupta

Distinguished Advisor (Foreign Affairs and Environmental, Spiritual & Cultural Studies), Tillotoma Foundation

Former Indian Ambassador, High Commissioner and Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCO

Amb Ruchi Ghanashyam

Amb Gauri Shankar Gupta

Distinguished Advisor (Western Europe),

Tillotoma Foundation

Former High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom and South Africa
Former Secretary, MEA

Prof Baladas Ghoshal

Amb Gauri Shankar Gupta

Prof Baladas Ghoshal

Distinguished Advisor (Indian Ocean & Southeast Asian Studies), Tillotoma Foundation

Former Chairman, Centre for South and Southeast Asian Studies, JNU

Mr Siswanto Rusdi

Amb Gauri Shankar Gupta

Prof Baladas Ghoshal

Honorary Convenor (Indonesia),

Tillotoma Foundation

Director,

National Maritime Institute, Indonesia

Fellows

Ambassador A.R. Ghanashyam

Distinguished Fellow (Middle East & Africa),

Tillotoma Foundation

Former Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria &

Ambassador to Angola

Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs,

Government of India

Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar

Visiting Distinguished Fellow (International Trade & Diplomacy),

Tillotoma Foundation

Former Indian Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Sweden and Latvia

Ambassador Anil Wadhwa

Distinguished Fellow (Europe & Indo-Pacific),

Tillotoma Foundation

Former Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Former Indian Ambassador to Italy, Poland, Oman and Thailand

Amb (Dr) Dayan Jayatilleka

Visiting Distinguished Fellow (Sri Lanka),

Tillotoma Foundation

Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russian Federation, France and the United Nations in Geneva
Former Chairman, Governing Body of the International Labour Organization
Former Vice-President of the United Nations Human Rights Council

Dr Stephen J. Blank

Distinguished Fellow (Eurasia),

Tillotoma Foundation

Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute’s Eurasia Program

Former Professor, The United States Army War College

Dr Waiel Awwad

Senior VP (MENA) & Distinguished Fellow (West Asia),

Tillotoma Foundatio

Dr Barnett R. Rubin

Distinguished Fellow (Afghanistan),

Tillotoma Foundation

Former Senior Advisor to the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan in the U.S. Department of State
Former Special Advisor to the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Afghanistan

Dr Meena Singh Roy

Head, West & Central Asia Centre &

Senior Fellow (West & Central Asia),

Tillotoma Foundation

Prof A.K. Pasha

Visiting Distinguished Fellow (West Asia),

Tillotoma Foundation

Former Chairman, Centre for West Asian and African Studies, JNU

Former Director, Gulf Studies Program [UGC Area Studies Program]

Former Director, Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture,

Embassy of India, Cairo, Egypt

Dr Farkhad Tolipov

Visiting Senior Fellow (Central Asian Studies) & Honorary Convenor (Uzbekistan),

Tillotoma Foundation

Director,

Bilim Karvoni, Uzbekistan

Ms Pallavi Aiyar

Senior Fellow (East Asia),

Tillotoma Foundation

International Journalist & Author
Former Reuters Fellow, University of Oxford
Selected as 2014 Young Global Leader by World Economic Forum

Dr Gregory Simons

Visiting Senior Fellow (Public Diplomacy),

Tillotoma Foundation

Associate Professor, Uppsala University, Sweden

Prof Anjan Chakrabarti

Senior Fellow (Economic & Policy Studies),

Tillotoma Foundation

Professor & Director,

UGC Human Resource Development Centre,

University of North Bengal

Amb Achal Kumar Malhotra

Distinguished Fellow (South Caucasus),
Tillotoma Foundation

Former Ambassador of India to Armenia and Georgia

Mrs Bahijjahtu Abubakar

Distinguished Fellow (Climate Change & Renewable Energy),
Tillotoma Foundation

Head, Pollution Control, Federal Ministry of Environment, Nigeria and former Global Co-Chair, Climate and Clean Air Coalition