Swaran Singh, professor of diplomacy and disarmament at Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi and president of the Association of Asia Scholars, plays a prominent role in shaping academic discourse on international relations and security studies across South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Academic Background and Institutional Roles
At Jawaharlal Nehru University, Singh teaches within the Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament. His research centers on China’s foreign and defense policies, nuclear disarmament, and multilateral security architecture in Asia. According to institutional biographies, his academic output includes numerous volumes examining India-China relations and regional strategic dynamics.
Leadership in Scholarly Associations
As president of the Association of Asia Scholars, Singh coordinates collaborative research networks among regional academics. The organization facilitates dialogue between researchers across Asian states to address security challenges and diplomatic engagement. His work with the association emphasizes track-two diplomacy and academic exchanges to bridge information gaps between competing regional powers.
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