Abhimanini Sawhney

Abhimanini Singh Sawhney is a postgraduate student, currently pursuing a Masters in Public Policy from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Studies from the University of Mumbai, and a Bachelors’ Degree in Arts (Political Science and History) from Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai. She has interned with organizations such as Gateway House and Observer Research Foundation, focusing on international affairs

Recent projects

China's Expanding Influence in the UN System_Gateway House_Report_2021 (1) Courtesy: Gateway House
27 May 2021 Gateway House

China’s Expanding Influence in the UN System

China has been steadily increasing its influence within the United Nations using a combination of increased funding, strategically placing its key officials and selecting the most influential agencies and bodies to lead. The clusters of agencies headed by China are directly and indirectly linked to its domestic agendas like the Belt and Road Initiative, Make in China 2025 and the rise of Chinese companies. The world is just starting to take notice - and so must India.