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Suhasini
Haidar

Diplomatic Affairs Editor,
The Hindu

Suhasini Haidar is a senior journalist and editor, widely respected for her expertise in foreign policy, diplomacy, and international affairs. With a career spanning over two decades, she has been a leading voice in explaining India’s engagement with the world, combining rigorous reporting with clarity and analytical depth.

She is currently the Diplomatic Editor of The Hindu, where she oversees coverage of India’s foreign policy, global geopolitics, and strategic affairs. In this role, she has reported extensively on international summits, bilateral relations, multilateral negotiations, and regional conflicts, bringing nuanced global perspectives to Indian audiences.

Prior to this, Suhasini Haidar served as Editor – Foreign Affairs at CNN-News18, where she led the channel’s international coverage and anchored in-depth discussions on global developments. She has also worked with NDTV, where she reported from New Delhi and abroad on diplomacy, security, and international politics.

Known for her incisive questioning and balanced analysis, Suhasini Haidar has interviewed heads of state, diplomats, and policymakers from around the world. Her work is marked by credibility, intellectual rigor, and a strong commitment to factual accuracy and public interest journalism.

A frequent speaker at academic institutions and international forums, she continues to engage audiences on issues of diplomacy, global order, and India’s role in a rapidly changing world. Her journalism reflects the values of integrity, independence, and truth, making her one of India’s most respected voices on foreign affairs.