Dr Koenraad Elst

Dr KOENRAAD ELST holds post-graduate degrees in Sinology, Indology and Philosophy, and a doctorate in Oriental Studies with a dissertation on Hindu Nationalism. While intermittently employed in political journalism and as foreign policy adviser in the Belgian Senate, his scholarly research earned him both laurels and ostracism. His numerous publications concern Asian philosophies, language policy, democracy, Indo-European origins, Vedic history, and the interface of religion and politics, including the Ayodhya dispute and marketing campaigns for various political parties, prominent development sector companies, leading Indian conglomerates and multinational companies.