Dr Ramanand Garge is a scholar of security studies with distinguished experience from diplomacy, research, academia as well as diplomacy. He is alumni of Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Pune. He has doctorate in the field of anti-terrorism mechanism from prestigious Gujarat National Law University. Dr. Ramanand and has published several articles in International and national journals in the field of national security and analysed various critical areas of security governance such as maritime security, terrorism financing left wing extremism etc. He is a frequent commentator on television discussions on Loksabha, Rajya Sabha TV and All India Radio. He also has fellowship at the National security and law, University of Virginia School of Law, Virginia, USA. He was also Associate Fellow at the Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi. He is former Director of the Rashtriya Raksha University, Shivamogga a regional campus of an institution of national importance, Ministry of Home Affairs, India. In his recent diplomatic role he has established India centre at the Consulate General of India, Sydney. For his constructive contribution in India Australia relations, he has been bestowed with a tittle as “Fellow” of the Australian Institute of Music, Sydney. Further, he takes interest in wildlife photography work that is showcased in various national and international exhibitions.