Dr. Gaurav Saini
Short vita
Dr. Gaurav Saini co-founded New Delhi-based think tank, the Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR). At CSDR, he leads on
strategy, product design, and partnerships. He is a member of the Quad Think Tank Leaders Network, wherein he collaborates across Quad
nations to shape the narrative on the Indo-Pacific. Dr. Saini’s expertise and interests span foreign policy, geopolitics, strategic culture, defense
industry, regionalism and conflict resolution. He earned his PhD in International Politics from the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Contributions
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US–India relations and the 2024 presidential elections: Continuity amidst change
Despite potential policy shifts, several factors underpin expectations of continuity in US–India relations. Foremost is the deepening strategic convergence between the two nations, particularly their shared concern over China's assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region. This alignment transcends partisan divides in the US and provides a robust foundation for continuing cooperation.
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India's perspective on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the upcoming SCO Summit in Pakistan
As the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) prepares for its upcoming Heads of Government (HoG) meeting in Islamabad on 15th - 16th October, much of the media attention has focused on whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend.
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Improving India–Europe Defence Cooperation: A New Arms Deal?
