Dr. Preethi Amaresh

Dr. Preethi Amaresh is a distinguished political scientist who earned her Doctorate in International Relations (DIR) in an accelerated timeframe of just 2.5 years from the Geneva School of Diplomacy in Switzerland. Dr. Amaresh is the author of four influential books: Nihonomics: Economic Foreign Policy of Japan (2019), Nànmín: The Complexity of China’s Refugee Policy (2021), Ninengan Mae: The Stateless (2022), and Namastey Bharat: Unleashing the Soft Power of India (2023). Beyond her books, Dr. Amaresh has made significant contributions to the field of international relations through numerous articles, research papers, and op-eds published in esteemed magazines and news websites. Her work not only demonstrates her profound understanding of global dynamics but also reflects her commitment to advancing critical discourse on pressing international issues.

Among her most notable achievements is the prestigious “Tagore Memorial Award,” which she received in 2025. Most recently, in October 2023, the Commissioner for International Affairs from the New York Mayor’s Office presented Ms. Amaresh with the “Promising Young Leader” medal in New York City. In 2021, Ms. Amaresh was the sole scholar from India invited to participate in a distinguished conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and International Politics, organized by the Academy of International Affairs (AIA) in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Her affiliations included the National Institute of Advanced Studies (IISc, India), the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies at the University of Copenhagen, the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), and the South African Military Academy at Stellenbosch University, among others.

She has actively participated in a variety of events focused on diplomacy, climate change, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies at prominent organizations in Geneva, including the World Trade Organization (WTO), World Health Organization (WHO), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), Geneva Environment Network, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, the AI for Good Summit, and Africa 2050. Additionally, she has spoken at the United Nations Office in Geneva.

She holds dual Master’s degrees in General Psychology and International Relations, graduating at the top of her class and receiving a gold medal in International Relations from the University of Madras in 2017. Her exceptional achievements were recognized during the 160th University Convocation, where the University Vice-Chancellor in the presence of the esteemed 14th President of India honored her.

Her professional journey includes significant roles at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Chennai Centre for China Studies (C3S), and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under the Ministry of External Affairs, India. Furthermore, Dr. Amaresh served as the Manager of the Cyber Diplomacy and International Relations department at the United Service Institution-CyberPeace Cyber Centre of Excellence (CCoE) in New Delhi until July 2025. In this capacity, she delivered lectures at esteemed institutions such as Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Thammasat University in Thailand, and Chandigarh University. Additionally, Dr. Amaresh serves as a non-resident fellow at the Indo-Pacific Centre for Studies (IPSC) in Australia and the Nkafu Policy Institute, specifically within the Governance and Democracy division. In 2024, she was featured in an interview with the esteemed UK-based platform E-International Relations, where she shared her insights on these critical topics. Dr. Amaresh is a versatile professional with leadership experience in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) under the Ministry of Defence, India.