Ash Narain Roy

Ash Narain Roy

Author specialising in Latin American affairs

Ash Narain Roy is an author specialising in Latin American affairs. He was a visiting scholar at El Colegio de México from 1980 to 1984 and Assistant Editor at The Hindustan Times from 1990 to 2001. He is the former Director of the Institute of Social Sciences, Delhi.

Recent projects

PM 5 nation visit (1) Courtesy: Gateway House
7 August 2025 Gateway House

India becomes strategic with Latin America

India’s engagement with Latin America is gaining momentum, marked by PM Modi’s recent visits to Brazil, Argentina, and Trinidad & Tobago. Amid rising Chinese influence, sustained political engagement and targeted investments are key to unlocking Latin America’s potential for India’s benefit. India needs a multifaceted strategy that blends economic engagement with public diplomacy and more official visits at higher political levels.