Doctorate of International Relations (DIR)- Geneva School of Diplomacy, Switzerland (2019-2022)
Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Madras, India (2017)
Master of Science (M.Sc.), University of Madras, India (2015)
Educational Exchange, Nanyang Technological University- NTU Singapore (2012)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, India (2013)
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Doctorate of International Relations (DIR)- Geneva School of Diplomacy, Switzerland (2019-2022)
Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Madras, India (2017)
Master of Science (M.Sc.), University of Madras, India (2015)
Educational Exchange, Nanyang Technological University- NTU Singapore (2012)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bengaluru, India (2013)
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 (2019), Nànmín (2021), Ninengan Mae (2022), and Namastey Bharat (2023). Additionally, she serves as one of the editors for CyberDiplomacy (2025).
In addition to her published works, Dr. Amaresh has made significant contributions to the field of international relations through a diverse array of articles, research papers, and op-eds published in esteemed journals and news platforms. Her insights have attracted attention from numerous prominent national and international media outlets, solidifying her reputation as one of the merging young voices in the discipline from India.
With nearly two decades of extensive travel to almost 40 countries, she has engaged with diverse global audiences and presented her research at prestigious institutions worldwide, as well as at several leading universities across India. Since 2015, Dr. Amaresh has accumulated substantial experience through various internships and positions at esteemed organizations, both in India and internationally, including the UNHCR and ICCR, among others.
Post her Doctorate, 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 WTO, WHO, ITU, UNITAR, UNIDIR, GEN, ICRC, CERN, Geneva Academy, the AI for Good Summit (ITU), and Africa 2050. Additionally, she has spoken at the United Nations Office in Geneva.
Dr. Amaresh served as the Manager of the Cyber Diplomacy and International Relations department at the United Service Institution- CyberPeace CCoE in New Delhi until July 2025.
Indian Foreign Policy
Diplomatic Practice
Climate Change, Migration, and Human Security
Tagore Memorial Award. (2025)
"International Women's Day 2023" - Achievement Award Presented by Mr. Malmierca Díaz, Cuban Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, in collaboration with the Esteemed Ministry of Cuba. (2023)
“Promising Young Leader” medal by the Commissioner for International Affairs, New York Mayor’s Office, New York City, United States of America. (2023)
Awarded “Distinguished Indian Political Scientist of the Year” by Right Choice Awards, India. (2023)
Rank holder, gold medalist and semester merit scholarship recipient in M.A International Relations from the University of Madras during the 160th Convocation, honored by the Vice-Chancellor in the presence of the esteemed 14th President of India. (2018)
Non-Resident Fellow- Nkafu Policy Insitute, Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation, Cameroon, Africa. (2025)
Non-Resident Fellow- Indo Pacific Studies Centre, Australia. (2025)
Doctoral Visiting Fellow- South African Military Academy Faculty of Military Science (FMS)- Stellenbosch University, Saldanha, Western Cape of South Africa. (2022)
Doctoral Visiting Fellow- Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC), Moscow, Russia. (2022)
Doctoral Visiting Fellow- Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Moscow, Russia. (2022)
SUPRA Fellow- Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS), University of Copenhagen, Denmark. (2022)
Doctoral Visiting Fellow- National Institute of Advanced Studies, IISc Campus, Bengaluru, India. (2019)
| preethi.amaresh@jgu.edu.in | |
| Key Expertise | Diplomacy, International Relations, Emerging tech and Strategic affairs. |