Shivani Kapoor writes on Indian diplomacy from the inside — the cable traffic, the bilateral negotiation, the long career shapes of Foreign Service officers who quietly built India's reach across five continents. Her beat is the profession as practiced.
Recent work
Hormuz Disruption Threatens India's Energy Security as UN Warns Global Economy
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the Security Council that restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are strangling the global economy, as Middle East tensions continue to disrupt critical energy supply routes. The warning carries particular urgency for energy-importing nations dependent on Gulf oil.
Broadway's August Wilson Revival Reflects Cultural Diplomacy Challenges India Faces
Debbie Allen's uneven revival of August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway highlights the complexities of presenting cultural narratives to international audiences, offering insights into how nations navigate cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation on global stages.
Tate Gallery's Leadership Crisis Reveals Institutional Governance Lessons for India
The departure of Tate director Maria Balshaw after nine years highlights the challenges facing major cultural institutions managing visitor growth, financial pressures, and internal governance. The transition offers insights for India's expanding museum sector.