Shyam Saran
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Shyam Saran
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.
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India's destiny and the US-Pakistan embrace
Author has overstated his claim that Pressler Amendment slowed Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme
 "India's destiny and the US-Pakistan embrace")
Among the chortens
Shyam Saran takes a trek to Langtang, 2 years after he had to abandon it when the earthquake struck
 "Among the chortens")
Shyam Saran: Budget disappoints on ecological sustainability
The Budget fails to reflect the urgency and scale of effort required
 "Shyam Saran: Budget disappoints on ecological sustainability")
An internal view of external relations
This book provides valuable insights into the complexities of foreign-policy-making
 "An internal view of external relations")
Shyam Saran: Yuan depreciation and China's reforms
If the currency continues to slip against the US dollar, it might lead the Chinese govt to reintroduce very strict controls on cross-border transactions
 "Shyam Saran: Yuan depreciation and China's reforms")
Shyam Saran: President Trump and the world
If Donald Trump delivers on his promises, the world will become even more unpredictable and dangerous than it already is
 "Shyam Saran: President Trump and the world")
Journey to infinity: Adventurous trek to Gaumukh and Tapovan
To get to Tapovan, one has to cross the glacier, which is treacherous, even dangerous
 "Journey to infinity: Adventurous trek to Gaumukh and Tapovan")
Fragile splendour
A book of photographs reflects the magnificence of the Nepal Himalayas but also highlights its ecological vulnerabilities
 "Fragile splendour")
Shyam Saran: Changing dynamic in India-China relations
To restore a semblance of equality with Beijing, New Delhi must build economic and security capabilities and close the power gap
Shyam Saran: Securing India's borders
It is legitimate for the government to consider all options against terror sponsors. But, the more serious challenge is internal
Shyam Saran: China shadow over India-Russia relations
Despite Russia's new proximity to China and Pakistan, India should keep and expand its relations with the historic strategic partner
Shyam Saran: Is internationalisation of RMB stalling?
The dollar will continue to reign as China is unlikely to accept the volatility that full capital convertibility is likely to bring
Shyam Saran: India & US - aligning rhetoric & reality
The compelling logic of Indo-US partnership in a complex and uncertain world will endure
Shyam Saran: Mr Modi's mixed record
The government's initial promise and energy seems to have dissipated, but it is not too late to turn things around
Shyam Saran: Nepal treads a perilous path
Projecting a Pahari-Madhesi divide as reflecting an India-Nepal divide grossly distorts the reality on the ground
Shyam Saran: The diminishing idea of India
If we value India, we must not only 'Make in India', but defend the idea of India, too