Global Policy, Strategic Perspective
Shaping the Future of Global Governance
Visvaniti translates to global policy. We are a premier global think tank that fuses strategic insight with cutting-edge policy innovation to advance a secure and sustainable world order. Visvaniti Foundation envisions a future where multipolar cooperation shapes global governance, civilizational wisdom informs solutions to planetary challenges, policy ecosystems become more inclusive and future-ready, and cross-cultural dialogue helps architect a just, balanced and sustainable world order.
Visvaniti Foundation
Visvaniti Foundation convenes policymakers, scholars, diplomats, industry leaders and emerging voices to examine the forces redefining global power, governance, technology, security and society. Through research programs, strategic convenings, publications and international collaborations, the foundation creates platforms for policy discourse beyond ideological and geopolitical binaries.
Its work is guided by a commitment to intellectual rigor, open dialogue, institutional credibility and practical policy outcomes in an era of accelerating global transformation.
Ideas Beyond Borders
We seek to cultivate a new generation of global thinking that moves beyond rigid geopolitical camps and encourages pragmatic, solution-oriented engagement across regions and cultures.
Knowledge With Strategic Purpose
We believe research should not remain confined to institutions and conferences. It should shape decisions, influence public discourse and anticipate the transformations defining the modern world.
Dialogue in an Age of Fragmentation
As international systems become increasingly polarized, we aim to create space for credible conversation, intellectual exchange, and long-term thinking across political, economic and civilizational divides.
Vision
Producing Action-Oriented Research
We generate high-quality analysis and strategic recommendations that help institutions, leaders, and stakeholders navigate an increasingly complex global environment.
Creating Platforms for Exchange
We bring together diverse voices from policy, academia, industry, and civil society to encourage substantive discussion, critical inquiry, and collaborative thinking.
Empowering Future Leadership
We support emerging thinkers and practitioners through knowledge networks, public engagement, and initiatives designed to strengthen informed participation in global affairs.
Mission
People At Visvaniti
Mr Avadhesh Mathur is a distinguished officer of the Indian Police Service (1975 batch, Manipur–Tripura Cadre) with an exceptional career spanning internal security, diplomacy, and strategic governance. He served for over fifteen years each in the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Cabinet Secretariat, and held diplomatic assignments at the Indian Embassies in Belgium and Pakistan.
He retired in 2012 as Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office and subsequently served as the head of the United Nations Mission in North Kosovo (2012–2014). Mr Mathur has been a Member of the National Security Advisory Board in the Prime Minister’s Office for eleven years and served as the Government of India’s Representative and Interlocutor for peace talks with Assam and other Northeast groups (2018–2020).
His core interests include national security issues in India’s neighbourhood—Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and the Maldives—and conflict resolution in India’s Northeast, where he played a key role in political reconciliation and mainstreaming of insurgent groups. He is a recipient of the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and the Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service, among several other honours.
Advisory Board
Dr Ravi Kant Pathak is an IIT Bombay alumnus and Professor of Air Pollution and Climate Change at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. With 40+ publications and 3,500 citations, he champions educational and scientific excellence, social reform and environmental sustainability.
Senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with extensive experience in parliamentary coordination, organisational management, and ideological articulation.
BJP political leader, businessman, sports entrepreneur, and political activist known for his involvement in youth engagement, sports initiatives, and public affairs.
Director at AR Solar Tech Energy Pvt. Ltd. He is working in the field of India’s renewable energy ecosystem and the transition towards a cleaner and sustainable future.
Executive Board
Kritika Srivastava has strong expertise in institutional governance, operational management, and financial oversight. With proven financial acumen, she oversees budgeting, financial planning, and cost-effective decision-making, contributing to organizational sustainability, efficiency, and long-term strategic growth.
Rauhil Srivastava brings extensive expertise in strategic logistics, institutional coordination, and media operations, with a strong track record of managing high-impact engagements across academic institutions and policy think tanks.
Rajeshwar Kant Dubey brings expertise in Global Issues, strategic communication, and institutional cooperation with experience in journalism, international forums, and electoral observation, he focuses on strengthening cross-border partnerships and fostering cooperation across media, academia, and policy institutions.
Prof. Anita Moral is a specialist in personality studies and counselling. Her academic work emphasises ethical practice, psychological well-being, and responsible application of mind–body interventions, including meditation and positive psychology.
Dr Nisha Bakshi is a distinguished scholar with over two decades of research experience in International Studies. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with Research Ethics and Methodology, where she has contributed significantly to strengthening academic rigor, integrity, and methodological innovation.
Nipun Mudgal, coordinates the communication initiatives, manages the dissemination of research and policy outputs, and supports the development of its digital presence. He also contributes to the planning and execution of training programmes and other initiatives aimed at strengthening the visibility and impact in policy and academic circles.