Ravi Agrawal headshot
Ravi Agrawal headshot

Ravi Agrawal

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Ravi Agrawal is the editor in chief of Foreign Policy. He is also the host of FP Live, the magazine's video channel and podcast, on which he regularly interviews world leaders and policymakers. Before joining FP in 2018, Agrawal worked at CNN for more than a decade in full-time roles spanning three continents, including as the network’s New Delhi bureau chief and correspondent. He has shared a Peabody Award and three Emmy nominations for his work as a TV producer, and his writing for FP was part of a series nominated for a 2020 National Magazine Award for columns and commentary. Agrawal is the author of India Connected: How the Smartphone Is Transforming the World’s Largest Democracy. He is a graduate of Harvard University.

Articles by Ravi Agrawal
Vice President Kamala Harris, pictured on the left, and former President Donald Trump, pictured on the right.
Vice President Kamala Harris, pictured on the left, and former President Donald Trump, pictured on the right.
Iranians wave national flags and hold photos of slain Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
Iranians wave national flags and hold photos of slain Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.
U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 1.
U.S. President Joe Biden, joined by relatives of prisoners freed by Russia, delivers remarks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington on Aug. 1.
Former President Trump pumps his fist at 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Former President Trump pumps his fist at 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
A grid of portraits shows Bill Clinton, his hands on his knees, the face of Benjamin Netanyahu, the members of Pussy Riot, wearing masks, Aung San Suu Kyi in profile, Vladamir Putin, and Michelle Obama.
A grid of portraits shows Bill Clinton, his hands on his knees, the face of Benjamin Netanyahu, the members of Pussy Riot, wearing masks, Aung San Suu Kyi in profile, Vladamir Putin, and Michelle Obama.
Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen speaks during the Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on June 2, 2024.
Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen speaks during the Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore on June 2, 2024.
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair answers questions from journalists at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 14.
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair answers questions from journalists at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on Feb. 14.
Polish Foreign Minister Minister Radoslaw Sikorski speaks in Berlin, Germany.
Polish Foreign Minister Minister Radoslaw Sikorski speaks in Berlin, Germany.
People watch a live television debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
People watch a live television debate between U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 10, 2023.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 10, 2023.
Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees who have fled from the war in Sudan arrive at a transit camp  in Renk on Feb. 14.
Sudanese refugees and South Sudanese returnees who have fled from the war in Sudan arrive at a transit camp in Renk on Feb. 14.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory signs at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate the party’s win in the country’s general election, in New Delhi.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi flashes victory signs at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters to celebrate the party’s win in the country’s general election, in New Delhi.
An employee of Mexcio's National Electoral Institute oversees early voting for Mexico's general election.
An employee of Mexcio's National Electoral Institute oversees early voting for Mexico's general election.
Counter protesters (L) argue with supporters of US President Donald Trump during dual rallies with the "America First" group in Laguna Beach, California, on August 20, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON        (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images)
Counter protesters (L) argue with supporters of US President Donald Trump during dual rallies with the "America First" group in Laguna Beach, California, on August 20, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / MARK RALSTON (Photo credit should read MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty Images)
People wearing black and holding up posters of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi mourn the death of the president at Valiasr Square in Tehran.
People wearing black and holding up posters of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi mourn the death of the president at Valiasr Square in Tehran.