Quick Info
| Profession | Diplomat, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
Latest News about Ashley Tellis
01/11/2025
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace ended its affiliation with Ashley J. Tellis in November 2025 after the classified documents allegations became public. Tellis had served there as the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow.
15/10/2025
Ashley Tellis was arrested and charged in the United States with unlawfully retaining national defense information and allegedly meeting with Chinese officials. The allegations said he possessed more than 1,000 pages of classified material at his home and had handled sensitive documents while serving as an unpaid State Department adviser and a Department of Defense contractor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ashley J. Tellis |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
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Career
| Summary | Ashley Tellis is an accomplished diplomat and author known for his expertise in international relations and security policy. He began his career at the RAND Corporation as a senior policy analyst and lecturer at the RAND Graduate School, focusing on South Asian security and nuclear deterrence. He served as a senior adviser to the U.S. ambassador at the Embassy of the United States in New Delhi and was commissioned into the U.S. Foreign Service. He served on the U.S. National Security Council staff as special assistant to President George W. Bush and senior director for strategic planning and Southwest Asia. He served as a senior adviser to the undersecretary of state for political affairs during the negotiation of the US-India civil nuclear agreement, which marked a pivotal moment in U.S.-India relations. His publications, including 'India's Emerging Nuclear Posture: Between Recessed Deterrent and Ready Arsenal' and 'Strategic Asia: Reshaping Economic Interdependence in the Indo-Pacific,' reflect his insightful perspectives on geopolitical strategies and nuclear policy. He held the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and was a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace until November 2025. The Carnegie Endowment ended its affiliation with Tellis in November 2025 following classified documents allegations. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ashley Tellis moved to the U.S. for his PhD after completing his postgraduate education in Mumbai. | |
| 2. He published his PhD research, titled 'Drive to Domination,' in 1994. | |
| 3. He has worked as a senior policy analyst and lecturer at the RAND Graduate School. | |
| 4. In the George W. Bush administration, he held the position of senior director for strategic planning for Southwest Asia. | |
| 5. Tellis advocated for a strong U.S.-India partnership based on shared interests in defense and nuclear strategy. | |
| 6. He has been recognized for his clear and impactful academic contributions, especially concerning Indian strategic affairs. | |
| 7. He served as a senior adviser to the undersecretary of state for political affairs during the negotiation of the civil nuclear agreement with India. | |
| 8. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the United States Naval Institute, and the Navy League of the United States. | |
| 9. He also served as a contractor with the Department of Defense's Office of Net Assessment. |