Ashwin Immanuel Dhanabalan brings specialized expertise in international trade negotiations, regional diplomacy, and strategic analysis to Hoodi Strategy Group. As a Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Doctoral Scholar and Rising Leaders Fellow 2024, he represents the new generation of strategic thinkers equipped to navigate complex geopolitical and economic challenges in the Indo-Pacific era.

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His professional experience spans multiple prestigious institutions and high-impact projects. As a Senior Research Affiliate and Coordinator of Projects at the Centre for East Asian Studies, Christ University, he has managed critical research initiatives including "Partners in Progress: How Does the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Matter?" in collaboration with George Washington University and the U.S. Department of State, and "Devising a Regional Pedagogy on the Indo-Pacific" with the Council of Strategic and Defense Research. He is also a part of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative network by the U.S. Department of State. 

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Having served as Project Associate at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) and as Adjunct Faculty teaching International Relations and Sustainable Development Goals at Christ University, he combines theoretical rigor with practical policy experience. His participation in prestigious dialogues, including the Australia India Leadership Dialogue 2022 and various policy forums, demonstrates his integration into India's strategic community.