Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Former Ambassador Sandhu Joins USISPF as Advisor
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who used to be India's top diplomat in the U.S., is now an advisor for a group called USISPF.
He will help them work on important projects, like making trade and cooperation better between India, the U.S., and other countries.
During his time as the ambassador, he helped make the relationship between India and the U.S. stronger, and he's excited to keep doing that in his new job.
He will work on things like defense and technology to help the two countries work even better together.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Advisor to the Board and Chairman of the Geopolitical Institute at USISPF.
Sandhu previously served as India’s Ambassador to the United States until February of last year.
He will provide guidance on projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor and the Indo-Pacific Quad.
Sandhu played a key role in deepening India-US relations during his tenure as Ambassador.
His focus will be on boosting cooperation, especially in defense, public health, and advanced technology.
- Who
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
- What
- Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed as Advisor to USISPF and Chairman of its Geopolitical Institute.
- When
- Sandhu's new role announced after his retirement from the Indian Foreign Services in February last year.
- Where
- US-India Strategic Partnership Forum.
- Why
- To provide guidance on key international projects and further strengthen India-US relations.
- New Role
- Advisor to the Board and Chairman of the Geopolitical Institute, USISPF
- Previous Role
- India’s Ambassador to the United States
- Key Projects
- India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, Indo-Pacific Quad, I2U2 group
- Focus Areas
- Defense, public health, and advanced technology cooperation