Major General (Dr.) Shashi Bushman Asthana Veteran international Strategic & Military Analyst | Former DG Infantry, Indian Army | Director, USI | PhD International Affairs | 500+ Publications | Global Media Commentator I Geopolitics

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A 45+ year command history bridging the battlefield and the academy. Access the comprehensive record of military service, institutional leadership, and academic contributions.

Soldier • Scholar • strategist

Major General (Dr.) S.B. Asthana

The Intersection of Battlefield Command and Academic Rigor

"In an era of geopolitical noise and polarized rhetoric, the world requires a voice that understands both the cost of war and the drivers of peace."

Major General (Dr.) S.B. Asthana (SM, VSM, Ph.D.) is a veteran Infantry General with over 45 years of service in national and international affairs. He stands as a premier strategic interpreter, offering governments, global think tanks, and the public a clear, unvarnished view of global security dynamics—rooted in the reality of the battlefield experiences and the rigor of the academic pursuit.

The Scholar Dr. S B Asthana holds a Ph.D. from JNU in International affairs, with a specialization in Chinese strategic behavior. He bridges the gap between kinetic military operations and grand diplomatic strategy through elite empirical research.
The Soldier Commanded an infantry battalion during the Kargil War (Sena Medal) and served as Director General of Infantry, overseeing the modernization of the Indian Army’s largest combat arm. Currently Director of Courses at USI, shaping the strategic leadership of the next generation.
The Strategist A strategic authority in geopolitical and global conflict analysis. A UN veteran who managed complex logistics across 13 nations, he has authored extensively on international relations and analysed strategic & military affairs, delivering authoritative insights into the turbulent global dynamics.
"My mission is to translate complex geopolitical shifts into actionable strategic clarity. By combining the discipline of the soldier with the inquiry of the scholar, I aim to provide an unbiased perspective that helps nations navigate the challenges of the new world order."

45+

Years of military

500+

Strategic Publications

5,000+

Global Media Appearances

PhD

Strategic Studies (JNU)

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