Samir Saran
About
Samir Saran, an accomplished leader in global policy discourse, serves as the President of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India's foremost think tank. With a profound focus on global governance, climate and energy policy, technology, and India's foreign affairs, Samir holds a Doctorate from the Global Sustainability Institute, UK, a Master's in Media Studies from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Manipal Institute of Technology, India.
As ORF's President and board member, Samir steers strategic initiatives, shaping research projects, fundraising, and fostering international partnerships. His leadership extends to curating the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship geopolitical platform, and founding CyFy, an annual cybersecurity conference.
A member of the Global Risks Advisory Board and Chair of the Global Future Council on Geopolitics at the World Economic Forum, Samir's influence spans global cyber stability efforts. He has served as a Commissioner of The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace and holds positions on the Board of Directors at ORF America and the Board of Governors of East West Centre. His speaking topics typically include -
- Global governance
- Climate change
- Energy policy
- Global development Architecture
- Artificial intelligence
- Cyber security
- Internet governance
- India’s foreign policy
Awards and accomplishments
Awards and accomplishments
A prolific author, Samir has written four books, including notable works like ‘The New World Disorder’ and ‘The Indian Imperative’ with Shashi Tharoor, and ‘Pax Sinica: Implications for the Indian Dawn’ with Akhil Deo.
Samir’s expertise is regularly featured in international print and broadcast media, showcasing his commitment to shaping conversations on crucial global issues.
Why Samir Saran?
Samir Saran’s dynamic insights into global governance, technology, and climate policy fueled by his academic expertise, leadership roles, and prolific authorship, are sure to inspire audiences to navigate complexities, fostering a forward-thinking and impactful mindset.
