Daanish Bin Nabi is a journalist and commentator with a Master’s degree in International Relations, specialising in Peace and Conflict Studies. His work is informed by a deep interest in the geopolitics of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East—regions whose shifting power dynamics he has followed closely for more than a decade.
He began his professional journalism career in 2013 and currently serves as Chief Sub Editor at IANS. Over the years, his reporting and editorial work have appeared across multiple national and international news platforms.
Beyond the newsroom, Daanish hosts the YouTube podcast Roportaj, where he conducts long-form interviews with authors, scholars and thought leaders. The show has featured guests associated with some of the world’s leading publishers, including HarperCollins, Speaking Tiger, Penguin Random House, Rupa Publications, Simon & Schuster, Aleph Book Company and Pan Macmillan.
Roportaj: https://shorturl.at/suolL
As a contributor to Diplomat Digital, he brings a sharp analytical lens, a decade of journalistic experience, and a commitment to exploring the political undercurrents shaping contemporary international affairs. His work blends regional expertise with a storyteller’s curiosity, offering readers clear, grounded insights into some of the world’s most complex geopolitical landscapes.