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Aniket joined the Indian Foreign Service as part of the batch of 2009. He is a graduate in mechanical engineering from Pune, although later he earned a Master's degree in political science as well. This added a theoretical foundation to Aniket's practitioner's understanding of international relations and geopolitical dynamics. After joining the service, Aniket studied Mandarin Chinese as the compulsory foreign language. Aniket's service has enabled
specialization in China-related issues, politico-military affairs, and nuclear issues with postings in Beijing and Vienna. In Delhi, Aniket has served in multiple roles in the East Asia Division, presently holding the position of Director (East Asia). Aniket has also served a tenure in the National Security Council Secretariat. He is married to Dr. Anushree Vartak, a breast oncoplastic surgeon. They are parents to 4-year-old Anayaa. Aniket enjoys Hindustani Classical music and reading, preferring to sink his teeth into a juicy fiction. Aniket is a Fellow of the 10th class of Kamalnayan Bajaj Fellowship and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.
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