Gen A: Roundtable with Manali Kumar
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For the fourth Gen A Roundtable of the 2025 Gen A – Young Leadership Program, we are excited to welcome Dr. Manali Kumar, who will share her insights on India’s interests as a rising power. Join us for a discussion on India’s geopolitical strategies, the evolving dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, and with a special focus on 9DASHLINE’s contributions to the dialogue.

Dr. Manali Kumar is a Postdoctoral Associate and Lecturer at the University of St. Gallen. Her research focuses on India’s national identity and interests as a rising power, as well as the role of prudence in decision-making under uncertainty.
Manali’s academic journey began at George Washington University, where she earned her BA in International Affairs and Philosophy. She then completed an MA in Geopolitics, Territory, and Security at King’s College London, followed by a PhD in Political Science (International Relations) from the National University of Singapore. Her doctoral thesis offers a new perspective on prudence in international relations, integrating approaches from political philosophy, international theory, and behavioural economics.
In addition to her academic contributions, Manali worked as an Associate Consultant at Control Risks in New Delhi, specializing in open-source business intelligence, integrity and reputation risk analysis, pre-transaction due diligence, and whistleblower investigations. Prior to that, she served as a Research Associate at the Institute for Defence Studies & Analysis, contributing to strategic foresight and scenario planning for the Indian Ministries of Defence and External Affairs.
Manali also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of 9DASHLINE, an independent platform based in Europe that publishes commentary and analysis on Indo-Pacific geopolitics and international relations. The platform engages with a diverse network of academics, policymakers, and professionals, aiming to amplify voices from outside the global north while reaching a global audience. In addition to being a leading digital platform on the Indo-Pacific’s shifting geopolitical landscape and challenges, 9DASHLINE also offers geopolitical consultancy services.
Event Details
Asia Society Switzerland
Mühlebachstrasse 20
8008 Zurich
(MAP)