Kinnari Doke (Security Expert)
Kinnari Doke, a leaderin internationall relations, is the visionary founder of the HRDO. As the Founder of Hesperus Research & Development Organization (HRDO), Kinnari is passionate about providing strategic insights and policy solutions to decision-makers worldwide. Under her leadership, HRDO has emerged as a platform for crafting innovative policy ideas on international security issues, guided by independent thought and scholarly expertise.
Ms. Kinnari distinguished herself by doing excellent research and exciting projects on international relations issues. Ms. Kinnari's academic journey has been enriched by her roles as a Research Scholar at the India-China-America (ICA) Institute and as a member of prestigious organizations such as Women of Color Advancing Peace Security and Cooperation; the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Youth Group and the Women in Nuclear (WiN) organization. Her contributions span from conducting groundbreaking research on soft power in international politics to advocating for nuclear test ban agreements on a global scale.
Ms. Doke was one of the lead panelists in discussing ‘The Role of Quad in Overcoming the Non-Traditional Security Challenges,’ an event organized by Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation.
Ms. Doke holds a Master’s degree from the University of Nottingham, UK, in International Law, Security, and Terrorism and a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Kent, UK. She has conducted extensive research on international security issues and foreign policy issues ranging from Nuclear Weapons Proliferation about the Causes (Demand), Nuclear Assistance (Supply Side Proliferation Debates); Understanding US Foreign Policy; Protection of Refugees and Displaced Persons in International Law. Secret Intelligence; International Law on the Use of Force; Popular Culture in Modern Japan and Ethics in International Relations.
Ms. Doke also worked in the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, on the 14th Convention of the Indian Diaspora. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri attended the event. Narendra Modi, Late Hon’ble President of India Shri. Pranab Mukherjee, Hon’ble Prime Minister of Portugal, Hon’ble Vice President of Suriname, and many other foreign and Indian dignitaries. She assisted the Joint Secretary of the Government of India in all aspects of the event. She was a Core team member in undertaking Promotion and Publicity regarding the Diaspora Convention & other initiatives aimed at the Overseas Indian Community. She was entrusted to reach the Indian Diaspora and Community Organizations, and speakers were invited to the convention to promote the event among the Young Indian Diaspora Worldwide.
Ms. Doke worked with the Policy Research and Advocacy Function department in Child Rights and You (CRY). She was extensively involved in streaming and researching child rights issues in India and around the world. She examined the operation of every state and its liabilities, exploring the Lower House of India’s bicameral Parliament along with the Upper House utilities and protagonists, which helped me considerably comprehend the Indian structure. During her days in the Child Rights and You Organization, she evaluated and scrutinized the ‘Rapid Survey of Children 2013-2014, the Ministry of Women and Children Development Government of India, and the ‘Small Factories (Regulation of Employment and Condition of Service) Bill, 2014.’Ms. Doke has attended major conferences and presented research work on various worldwide international relations and international security issues.
