Shashi Tharoor Biography

In the modern globalizing world information sows the seeds of prosperity and those who are without access to information are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to building a better future for themselves and for their children. Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor award-winning author and diplomat speaks eloquently about international issues from the perspective of nearly 30 years at the United Nations. With a PhD from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University vast experience on the international policy scene and a compelling and effective speaking style Tharoor brings a thorough understanding of world policy and the people and events that shape it. Born in London Shashi Tharoor was educated in both India and the United States and is an authority on India's history culture and political climate. His most recent post is chairman of Dubai-based Afras Ventures.
A Window to World Policy. Tharoor's career at the United Nations began in 1978 when he joined the staff of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva. In 2006 Tharoor was the official candidate of India for the succession to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan (coming in a close second out of seven contenders in the race).Tharoor served as the UN Under-Secretary General for communications and public information from 2002-2007. Tharoor was named a Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in Davos Switzerland. He is the recipient of several awards including a Commonwealth Writers' Prize and was named to India's highest honor for nonresident Indians the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

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