Dibyesh Anand

Dibyesh Anand
Dibyesh Anand
Born	India
Occupations	Political scientist, author, professor
Employer(s)	University of Westminster, London
Known for	Research on Tibet, China, Hindu nationalism, and identity politics
Website	https://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/our-people/directory/anand-dibyesh

Dibyesh Anand is an Indian political scientist and author. He is currently the Head of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Westminster in London. Anand is known for his research on Tibet, China, postcolonial politics, and the rise of Hindu nationalism in India.^[1]

Early life and education

Anand was born in India and pursued his higher education in political science. He received his doctoral degree (PhD) from the University of Westminster in London.^[2]

Academic career

Anand is a professor of International Relations and has served as Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations. He is recognised for his interdisciplinary research approach and critical perspectives on power, identity, and nationhood.

He has delivered lectures globally and written for academic journals and mainstream media. His work spans across South Asia, Tibet, and China, focusing on state violence, marginal identities, and nationalism.^[3]

Publications

Anand, Dibyesh (2007). Geopolitical Exotica: Tibet in Western Imagination. University of Minnesota Press. ISBN 9780816647668.
Anand, Dibyesh (2009). Tibet: A Victim of Geopolitics. Routledge. ISBN 9780415484497.
Anand, Dibyesh (2011). Hindu Nationalism in India and the Politics of Fear. Palgrave Macmillan. ISBN 9781349371907.

Personal life

Anand is openly gay and has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights particularly in South Asian contexts. He integrates his personal identity and academic scholarship to promote diversity and inclusion.^[4]

References

↑ "Tibet, nationalism and the paradox of resistance". The Conversation. 15 December 2016.
↑ "Dr Dibyesh Anand". University of Westminster. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
↑ "Dibyesh Anand – ORF Expert". Observer Research Foundation. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
↑ "Out and Proud: South Asians Challenging Homophobia". openDemocracy. Retrieved 31 July 2025.

[1] "Tibet, nationalism and the paradox of resistance". The Conversation. 15 December 2016.

[2] "Dr Dibyesh Anand". University of Westminster. Retrieved 31 July 2025.

[3] "Dibyesh Anand – ORF Expert". Observer Research Foundation. Retrieved 31 July 2025.

[4] "Out and Proud: South Asians Challenging Homophobia". openDemocracy. Retrieved 31 July 2025.

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