Dr. Frederic Grare, National Security college, Australia
Frederic Grare is an expert in South Asian politics and international relations, with extensive experience in both academia and policy-making. He is currently serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the National Security College (NSC) at the Australian National University (ANU). With a distinguished career spanning multiple prestigious institutions, Grare has held key positions in the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and the European Council on Foreign Relations. He has authored several influential publications focusing on South Asia, particularly on India’s foreign policy, the Indo-Pacific region, and security dynamics.
Profile 🌏🔍
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Education 🎓
Frederic Grare holds a Habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR) from Sciences Po, Paris (2003), where he also earned his PhD in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International Studies in Geneva (1995). His doctoral dissertation focused on the Afghan conflict from the perspective of Pakistan, while his master’s thesis explored Perestroika and the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan. His academic foundation shapes his expertise in South Asian geopolitics and international security studies. 📚
Experience 🧳
Grare’s career has spanned prestigious institutions such as the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he advised on Indo-Pacific matters from 2016 to 2020. He has also served as a Senior Associate and Director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Additionally, Grare has taught at Sciences Po, Paris, where he lectured on subjects including state foreign policy and conflicts in South Asia, and served as an advisor in the French Embassy in Islamabad. His expertise has shaped policies at the European Council on Foreign Affairs and continues to inform international relations discourse. 🌐
Research Interests 🔬
Grare’s research focuses on South Asia’s security and foreign policy dynamics, particularly regarding the Indo-Pacific region. His work explores the strategic relationships between key players like India, Pakistan, China, and the United States. He also delves into conflict resolution, intelligence reforms, and the geopolitical shifts in the region. His deep knowledge of strategic forecasting and international security has influenced policy discussions globally. 🔍
Awards 🏆
Grare’s career has been marked by recognition from leading institutions worldwide, including his work with the European Council on Foreign Affairs and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. While specific awards were not detailed, his ongoing influence in policy and research is a testament to his contributions to international security studies. His role as a media expert on major global platforms also speaks to the high regard in which his expertise is held. 🌟
Publication Top Notes 📖
The Indian Ocean as a New Political and Security Region
India Turns East: International Engagement Amid US-China Rivalry,
Reforming the Intelligence Agencies in Pakistan’s Transitional Democracy,
Rethinking Western Strategies Toward Pakistan: An Action Agenda for the United States and Europe,
India, China, Russia: Intricacies of an Asian Triangle,