Rajit graduated in August 2011 with his M.A in International Relations from St. Mary’s University focusing on International Conflict Resolution. He received his B.A in Political Science with a minor in International Relations from The George Washington University. In the summer of 2008, Rajit had the opportunity to study abroad in Geneva, Switzerland where he participated in a program entitled, “Multilateral Governance in International Affairs,” hosted at the Geneva Institute for International Studies at Development. During his undergraduate years, Rajit gained experience interning for various non-profits in the DC metropolitan area. Furthermore, he got onboard with AID as a Young Leader and attended a seminar hosted by AID in Washington, DC. He is passionate about human rights, international law, peace/security studies, international development, and U.S.-South Asian relations. What he brings to the Be2021 campaign, is his interests in “inter-faith” dialogue, bringing change needed for a more tolerant world 10 years post the 9/11 attacks.
Rajit Das – Be2021 Issue Analyst
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Reflections on empowering women in Afghanistan…
I went to a event at the Brookings Insitute on "Afghanistan Ten Years Later: Opportunties and Challenges for Development". Each of the panelists emphasized the small successes, as well as the work that still needs to be done. The situation in Afghanistan is quite dire. David Skinner from Save the Children shared some alarming statistics: 1 in 11 live births in Afghanistan resulted in death 57% of girls are married by the age of 16 Primary school enrollment rates illustrates severe gender disparities 3 out of 1000 women are … [Read more...]
Envisioning India twenty years from now
I envision India to be a role model for the global community because 20 years from now it will become a member of the expanded United Nations Security Council. The Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh gave a strong yet eloquent speech at the United Nations General Assembly recently of what he views as the issues that the United Nations should tackle for the following session at the Nations. India has come into the spotlight because the country has won a non-permament seat in the United Nations Security Council. The dream for India is slowly … [Read more...]
