Former Ambassador to UN, T P Sreenivasan’s new book ‘Diplomacy Liberated: The Golden Treasury’ launched

Mumbai, 19th August 2024: Former Ambassador to the UN, T P Sreenivasan’s compelling new book Diplomacy Liberated: The Golden Treasury was launched at Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The author, who is also an Adjunct Professor of Eminence & Mentor at the university, presented his work during a ceremony graced by Prof. V N Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University, alongside other distinguished guests.

Former diplomat T.P. Sreenivasan has a distinguished career as India’s envoy to the UN In New York, Nairobi, and the International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna. Post his retirement, he has been involved with improving higher education in Kerala and has been associated with Somaiya Vidyavihar University as an ambassador faculty for international relations. Diplomacy Liberated: The Golden Treasury is a timeless collection of articles by T.P. Sreenivasan, drawing from his 37-year career as a diplomat with the Government of India and 20 years of continued engagement post-retirement. The book is a celebration of the author’s profound knowledge and experience spanning eight decades. The foreword has been kindly penned by KM Chandrasekhar, the Former Union Cabinet Secretary.

“We are privileged to have Prof. T.P Sreenivasan as a part of Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
His vast knowledge and insights have bridged academic study and diplomatic practice. This book will be an amazing experience for all the students wanting to understand the political history and democratic movements. Under the mentorship of Prof. TP Sreenivasan, our Department of International Relations has shown remarkable success”, said Prof. VN Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

“I am deeply grateful to Somaiya Vidyavihar University for the opportunity to present my 11th book today. Diplomacy Liberated allows me to share my experiences and insights from significant political events with the next generation of scholars. I hope this book provides valuable perspectives on the complexities of diplomacy and international relations”, said T.P Sreenivasan at the book launch.