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Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy

Amb Sujan Chinoy is the Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi.

A career diplomat from 1981-2018, he was Ambassador to Japan and Mexico and the Consul General of India in Shanghai and Sydney. A specialist on China and politico-security-military issues, he headed the Expert Group of Diplomatic and Military Officials negotiating the confidence-building measures (CBMs) dialogue with China on the boundary dispute from 1996-2000. At the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) from 2008-2012, he handled external and internal security policy issues.

During his public service spanning four and a half decades, he has dealt with political, security, defence, trade and economic issues. His Foreign Service career included postings at the UN in New York and Saudi Arabia. He was the Chair of the Think20 engagement group for India’s G20 Presidency.  He is a member of the Executive Council of the Society of the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) and Member, Governing Council, Indian Council of World Affairs. Amb Chinoy has also chaired the Mid-Term evaluation of the Modernisation Plans for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). He was a Member of the All-Party MPs Delegation to the UAE and West Africa in the context of OPERATION SINDOOR.

He speaks fluent Mandarin and is conversant in Japanese, German, French and Spanish. He is the author of “World Upside Down: India Recalibrates Its Geopolitics” (Harper Collins) and “Global Tumult: India as a Pole Star” (RUPA Publications) and has edited several books on defence, security and IR issues.

 
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Sujan R. Chinoy’s Piece ‘India-China ties: Is peace possible between the two Asian giants?’ Published in First Post

Director General, Sujan R. Chinoy’s piece ‘India-China ties: Is peace possible between the two Asian giants?’ has been published in First Post on 29 July 2025.

The piece focusses on the recent thaw in India-China relations and prospects for normalisation. Peaceful and good-neighbourly relations are worth striving for, but complex issues and negative perceptions need to be tackled first.

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Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s Article ‘Trump’s trade wars expose chink in global economic order’ Published in First Post

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘Trump’s trade wars expose chink in global economic order’ has been published in First Post on 09 July 2025. India is emerging as an attractive destination for trade, investment and supply chain diversification as part of global risk mitigation. The philosophy of vasudhaiva kutumbakam, which was the leitmotif of India’s successful G20 presidency, can help the world forge a better values-based normative consensus for development and prosperity around the world, says Amb Chinoy. Read Complete Article [+]

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INDIA AND THE EMERGING WORLD ORDER

  • Publisher: Pentagon Press
International Relations stand at a crucial juncture today. The multilateral order represented by the United Nations and the Bretton Woods system has not met the evolving requirements of changes in the balance of power. The global community today is confronted with a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in stasis, with major powers ranged against one another, on trade and technology and in the context of ongoing military conflicts. This edited volume attempts to encapsulate India`s pragmatic foreign policy outlook in an international order that is characterised by polycrisis, polarisation and eroding global consensus on pressing issues. The book is the outcome of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA)`s pilot project, the Director General`s Young Scholars` Book Initiative. The core aim of this project is to inculcate in the young scholars at the level of Research Analysts (RAs), the art of conceptualising, drafting, editing and publishing an edited volume in accordance with the high standards of the Institute. Above all, it offers an opportunity to view geopolitics through the eyes of the young scholars who will take academic research forward.
  • ISBN: 9788198748416 ,
  • Price: ₹ 1495/-
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ADAPTIVE DEFENCE: Navigating The Changing Landscape of Modern Warfare

  • Publisher: Pentagon Press
This book explores the evolving character of modern warfare and its profound implications on military doctrines, strategy, and operations. The multi-domain (land, air, sea, cyber, and space) nature of modern wars and advancements in military and dual use technologies are forcing the armed forces to adapt to the resultant complexities. The increasing complexity of military operations demands greater inter-agency coordination, adaptability, and resilience. In parallel, the book examines the significant organisational challenges faced by the armed forces due to emerging risks in defence resource management. The later sections of the book focus on the strategic dimensions of defence in India, particularly how the country can enhance its defence capabilities and achieve its goal of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence.
  • ISBN: 9788198748461 ,
  • Price: ₹ 1495/-
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Sujan R. Chinoy’s Article ‘Operation Sindoor outreach to UAE and West Africa: A success story’ Published in First Post

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘Operation Sindoor outreach to UAE and West Africa: A success story’ has been published in First Post on 24 June 2025. The extraordinary outreach on the part of the Government of India has sensitised the world to the evil perpetrated by Pakistan-based terrorists, says Amb Chinoy. Read Complete Article [+]

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Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s Article ‘The Rearming of Europe’ Published in The Indian Express

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘The Rearming of Europe has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on 16 June 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit this week to Cyprus and Croatia, members of the European Union (EU), was preceded by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to France, EU and Belgium last week and to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany earlier in May. Bilateral relations are rapidly evolving, anchored in the India-EU strategic partnership.

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Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

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Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s Opinion Piece ‘After Sindoor, The Writing Is On The Wall For Pakistan’ Published in Hindustan Times

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s opinion piece ‘After Sindoor, The Writing Is On The Wall For Pakistan’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 27 May 2025.

Terrorism and talks, or for that matter trade, sporting and cultural ties, cannot go together just as “water and blood” cannot flow together, says Amb Chinoy.

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