Dr. S. Jaishankar: The Man Shaping India's Global Voice
In the corridors of international diplomacy, some names echo with quiet strength and sharp intellect. One such name is Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar , India’s External Affairs Minister—a man who’s not just navigating foreign policy but redefining India’s voice on the global stage . Born into Strategy, Forged in Diplomacy Dr. S. Jaishankar isn’t your typical politician. His diplomatic finesse might be rooted in genetics—he is the son of K. Subrahmanyam , a legendary IAS officer and one of India's foremost strategic thinkers and nuclear policy architects. Born into a home where national interest was dinner table conversation, Jaishankar was destined for greatness. A Diplomatic Odyssey Begins After joining the Indian Foreign Service in 1977 , his journey began in the Indian Mission to the Soviet Union in Moscow (1979–81). It was there that he learned Russian—just the beginning of his polyglot prowess. Over time, he added Tamil, Hindi, English, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, and even s...
