The Borders & Beyond Advisory Board unites distinguished leaders from defence, diplomacy, and strategy, guiding our mission with experience and insight to create a credible, impactful platform for global security dialogue.
The Borders & Beyond Advisory Board comprises distinguished leaders from defence, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. With decades of experience across policy, national security, and research, they guide our initiatives with insight and integrity. Their expertise makes sure that our work remains credible, relevant, and impactful. Together, they strengthen Borders & Beyond’s mission to foster informed dialogue on global security and strategic policy.
Maj Gen Rajan Kochhar, VSM (Retd), is a distinguished veteran of the Indian Army with 37 years of meritorious service, culminating as Major General, Army Ordnance Corps, Central Command.
An alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College and College of Defence Management, he holds a doctorate in management. A renowned defence analyst and prolific author, his book Breaking the Chinese Myth is an Amazon best-seller. Gen Kochhar regularly features as a defence expert on national news platforms and currently serves as Senior Adviser to Borders & Beyond, DRaS, IRF, and PCRI, while also being affiliated with MP-IDSA, USI, and CENJOWS.
Wing Commander Ravi Gopal Krishna Kapoor (Retd), a decorated pilot and recipient of the ‘Vayu Sena Medal’, served the Indian Air Force with distinction, commanding a MiG-21 Squadron since 2003.
An A2 Qualified Flying Instructor and DSSC alumnus, he has trained numerous fighter pilots at the Fighter Training Wing and Instructors’ School. Under his dynamic leadership, his squadron achieved 5,000 accident-free sorties, 100% serviceability, and top inspection ratings. Recognized as a Type Examiner by the Aircrew Examining Board, he is known for his professionalism, innovation, and dedication to operational excellence, contributing immensely to India’s air combat training ecosystem.
Rear Admiral Girish Garg (Retd) brings nearly four decades of leadership experience in the Indian Navy across defence technology, capital acquisitions, human resources, and strategic transformation.
As CEO of Project Varsha—a mega infrastructure program worth over ₹10,000 crore—he managed finances exceeding ₹1,000 crore annually and negotiated multi-billion-rupee contracts with leading global firms. He has successfully executed over ₹5,000 crore in projects spanning ICT, consultancy, multi-layer security, and environmental sustainability. Passionate about innovation and ESG-driven growth, he continues to advocate for sustainable infrastructure and transformative defence management aligned with India’s strategic and environmental imperatives.
