Chief Executive Officer
Rudra Ankola
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Rudra Ankola is the CEO of Indosphere Foundation for World Affairs. He leads the organization’s vision to place India at the heart of key global discussions. He is dedicated to promoting thorough research, fresh policy ideas, and leadership among young people. Rudra aims to establish the Indosphere Foundation for World Affairs as a new type of think tank focused on creating a more informed, confident, and globally engaged India.
As the founder and CEO , Rudra brings a unique blend of clarity, discipline, and long-term planning. His work targets developing frameworks that help India manage complex geopolitical changes, strengthen global partnerships, and create spaces where ideas can genuinely impact public discussion. Under his leadership, IFWA is enhancing its research capabilities, advisory systems, collaborative networks, and outreach programs, which include seminars, digital publications, expert discussions, and skill-building initiatives.
Believing that ideas drive nations forward, Rudra is committed to lead a new generation of researchers, analysts, and practitioners to enrich India’s intellectual community. He provides this platform with depth and integrity. His leadership approach values professionalism, institutional discipline, and a forward-thinking strategy that keeps IFWA in line with global academic and governance standards.
Rudra envisions transforming IFWA into a well-respected center for world affairs, one that can interpret global trends and shape them through Indian perspectives, values, and strategic thinking.
Building Institutions, Not Just Ideas
Under his leadership, INDOSPHERE is expanding its research capabilities, advisory systems, collaborative networks, and outreach programs. These initiatives include seminars, digital publications, expert discussions, and skill-building platforms.
Believing that ideas drive nations forward, Rudra is committed to nurturing a new generation of researchers, analysts, and practitioners. He emphasizes professionalism, institutional discipline, and forward-thinking strategies aligned with global academic and governance standards.
- Independent and policy-driven leadership
- Youth-centric intellectual development
- Strong focus on global partnerships
- Institution-building mindset
Shaping Global Thought Through Indian Perspectives
Rudra envisions transforming INDOSPHERE into a respected center for world affairs— one capable of interpreting global trends and shaping them through Indian perspectives, values, and strategic thinking. His goal is to ensure that India’s intellectual voice plays a constructive and confident role in global conversations.