Dr. Shambhu Ram Simkhada
Distinguished Nepali Diplomat, Scholar & Public Intellectual
We are honored to welcome Dr. Shambhu Ram Simkhada as the Guest of Honor for Euro MUN 3.0.
Dr. Simkhada is a distinguished Nepali diplomat, scholar, and public intellectual, widely recognized for his outstanding contributions to international relations, diplomacy, and global governance.
Born in Dhading District, Nepal, Dr. Simkhada earned his Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Miami, USA, in 1986, becoming the first Nepali to achieve a doctorate in this field. Over his illustrious career, he has served in several high-level diplomatic roles, including as Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva, and as Ambassador of Nepal to Switzerland.
Dr. Simkhada has represented Nepal in numerous global forums, contributing to policy dialogues on development, peace, and human rights. Beyond diplomacy, he has been deeply engaged in academia and policy research — serving as a lecturer, policy analyst, and advisor on matters of foreign policy and national security. His work uniquely bridges academic insight and practical statecraft, earning him respect both nationally and internationally.
As a prolific writer and researcher, Dr. Simkhada has authored several influential works, including:
- Human Rights Human Wrongs: In the Scale of Human Conscience (2020)
- Nepal, India, China Relations in the 21st Century (2018; 2nd ed. 2020)
- Articles such as “No, America and China are not ‘Destined for War’” and “No, the World Is Not Destined for War”
- Co-author of The Maoist Conflict in Nepal: A Comprehensive Annotated Bibliography (2005)
Through his lifelong commitment to diplomacy, education, and global discourse, Dr. Simkhada continues to inspire future generations to engage in constructive dialogue for peace and progress — values that resonate deeply with the spirit of Euro MUN 3.0.
