Dr. Rajan Bhattarai | Nepali Politician, Academic & Foreign Policy Expert

Dr. Rajan Bhattarai (राजन भट्टराई)

I'm a prominent Nepali politician, academic, and scholar.

I am a Central Committee Secretary of CPN (UML) and the In-Charge of the Valley Province Committee.

About Dr. Rajan Bhattarai

Dr. Rajan Bhattarai is a renowned Nepali scholar, policy strategist, and senior political leader specializing in international relations, foreign policy, and security studies. He holds a PhD in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, with academic training in economics, diplomacy, and global affairs. He has served multiple terms as Foreign Affairs Adviser to the Prime Minister of Nepal, playing a key role in shaping Nepal's diplomatic relations, particularly with neighboring countries. He is also the Chairperson of the Nepal Institute for Policy Studies (NIPS), a leading think tank focused on policy research and strategic studies.

Key Roles & Positions

Foreign Policy & Diplomacy

I work on shaping Nepal's foreign policy through balanced diplomacy, strategic engagement, and constructive international cooperation.

Regional Geopolitics

My expertise includes geopolitical analysis of South Asia with special focus on Nepal-India-China relations and regional power dynamics.

National & Human Security

I focus on national and human security issues, addressing both traditional and emerging challenges affecting Nepal's stability.

Strategic & Economic Diplomacy

My work emphasizes economic diplomacy and strategic partnerships to promote national development and global cooperation.

Conflict Transformation

I engage in conflict transformation and peace studies, focusing on dialogue, policy reform, and long-term stability.

Policy Research & Thought Leadership

Through research, writing, and public dialogue, I contribute to policy discourse on governance, security, and international affairs.

Areas of Expertise

My work focuses on advancing Nepal's foreign policy through balanced diplomacy, regional cooperation, and strategic security thinking. I specialize in geopolitical analysis, policy advisory, and international engagement, with particular emphasis on Nepal's relations with neighboring countries and Nepal's role in regional and global affairs.