Dr. Ashish Shukla, Associate Fellow, spoke on “Pakistan’s Outreach to Bangladesh” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 3 February 2025, chaired by Dr. Ashok Behuria, Senior Fellow. The discussion provided valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of Pakistan-Bangladesh relations, particularly in the context of recent political shifts in Bangladesh. Executive Summary The recent political… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report on Pakistan’s Outreach to Bangladesh

Dr. Mayuri Banerjee, Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Role of “New Quality Productive Forces” in China’s National Rejuvenation” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 27 January 2025. The session was chaired by Dr. Prashant K. Singh, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director- General, MP-IDSA… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Role of “New Quality Productive Forces” in China’s National Rejuvenation

Col. Dharmendra Yadav, SM, Research Fellow MP-IDSA, spoke on "Understanding Kashmir's Agitational Dynamics” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 20 January 2025. The session was chaired by Col. Rajneesh Singh (Retd.), Research Fellow MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, the Director General of MP-IDSA and scholars of the Institute attended the meeting. Executive Summary Security… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report “Understanding Kashmir’s Agitational Dynamics”

Dr. Adil Rasheed, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Al-Qaeda 2.0: The Resurgence of Jihadism in Syria?” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 6 January 2025. The session was chaired by Ms. Saman Ayesha Kidwai, Research Analyst, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA and scholars… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Al-Qaeda 2.0: The Resurgence of Jihadism in Syria?”

Dr. Priyanka Singh, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “The Wakhan Road: Obstacles and Opportunities for China-Afghanistan Economic Engagement” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 30 December 2024. The session was chaired by Dr. Nazir Ahmad Mir, Research Assistant, MP-IDSA and the MP-IDSA scholars and researchers participated… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on The Wakhan Road: Obstacles and Opportunities for China-Afghanistan Economic Engagement

Dr. R. Vignesh, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “A Decade of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 23 December 2024. The session was chaired by Cmde. Abhay Kumar Singh (Retd.), Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. The MP-IDSA scholars and… Continue reading Report of the Monday Morning Meeting on “A Decade of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region)”

A Presentation and discussion on "The Role of Police in Public and State Security" was convened at MP-IDSA, New Delhi, on 17 December 2024, featuring Dr. T.K. Vinod Kumar, former DGP & Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Kerala Police, now a faculty member at the University of North Carolina, USA. Dr. Kumar's insights carried the… Continue reading Discussion with Dr. TK Vinod Kumar, IPS on the Role of Police and Intelligence in Countering Radicalization

Dr. Deepika Saraswat, Associate Fellow, West Asia Centre, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Recent Developments in West Asia: Geopolitical Shifts and Challenges” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 16 December 2024. The meeting was moderated by Dr. P K Pradhan, Research Fellow and Centre Coordinator, West Asia Centre, MP-IDSA. Scholars of MP-IDSA attended the meeting.… Continue reading Monday Morning Report on ‘Recent Developments In West Asia: Geopolitical Shifts And Challenges’

A book discussion was held on The Unfinished Quest: India's Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi (Oxford University Press, 2024) authored by Professor T.V. Paul of McGill University, on 10 December 2024, at MP-IDSA. Introduced by Dr. Uttam K. Sinha, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA, Professor T.V. Paul — a noted international relations scholar… Continue reading Report on Book Discussion by Professor T.V. Paul

Dr. S. Samuel C. Rajiv, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “New Defence Public Sector Undertakings and Exports” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 9 December 2024. The session was moderated by Mr. Arvind Khare, IDAS, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA. Scholars of the Institute were in attendance. Executive… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on New Defence Public Sector Undertakings and Exports

Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on "China’s Security Activism and Political Influence Operations in Africa" at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 2 December 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Abhishek K. Darbey, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA. The Director- General, MP-IDSA, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy,… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on China’s Security Activism and Political Influence Operations in Africa

Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) spoke on “Taiwan under Lai Ching-Te and China’s Response” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 25 November 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Mayuri Banerjee, Research Analyst, MP-IDSA. Dr. Singh’s presentation was followed by a discussion on the… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on “Taiwan under Lai Ching-te and China’s Response”

The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) organised a lecture by Shri Sanjeev Sanyal, Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister and Secretary to the Government of India, under the Eminent Persons Lecture Series on 25 November 2024. The theme of his talk was “Process Reforms: How to Make the Indian Government Efficient?”… Continue reading Eminent Persons Lecture by Shri Sanjeev Sanyal on ‘Process Reforms: How to Make the Indian Government Efficient?’

Dr. Nihar R. Nayak, Research Fellow, Non-Traditional Security Centre, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA),spoke on "Hydroelectric Power in Bhutan: The Strategic Partnership Model” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 18 November 2024. The meeting was moderated by Dr. Opangmeren Jamir, Associate Fellow, Non-Traditional Security Centre, MP-IDSA. The Director General, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy and the… Continue reading Hydroelectric Power in Bhutan: The Strategic Partnership Model

Dr. Rajeesh Kumar, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “16th BRICS Summit: Paving the Way for a Multipolar World Order?” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 04 November 2024. The session was chaired by Dr. Prashant K. Singh, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. The scholars of the Institute attended… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “16th BRICS Summit: Paving the Way for a Multipolar World Order?”

Ms. Saman Ayesha Kidwai, Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) spoke on “ISIS: An Enduring Threat” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 28 October 2024. The session was chaired by Dr. Jason Wahlang, Research Analyst, MP-IDSA. MP-IDSA scholars participated in the discussion. Executive Summary ISIS has remained an enduring… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on “ISIS: An Enduring Threat”

Dr. Saurabh Mishra, Research Fellow, spoke on “Imaging Kautilya: Popular and the Real” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 21 October 2024. The session was moderated by Col. Vivek Chadha (Retd.), Senior Fellow, and was followed by insightful remarks by the Director General of MP-IDSA, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, and other scholars. Executive Summary… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Imaging Kautilya: Popular and the Real

Dr. Pushpita Das, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Peace Agreements in Assam” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 14 October 2024. The session was moderated by Col. DPK Pillay (Retd.), Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. The scholars of the institute were in attendance and participated in the discussion.… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report on “Peace Agreements in Assam”

Ms. Shruti Pandalai, Associate Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis, made a presentation on “The Evolving Development and Security Agenda in the QUAD” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 07 Oct 2024. Dr.. Temjenmeren Ao, Associate Fellow at MP-IDSA, moderated the session. The Director General and scholars of MP-IDSA… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report: ‘The Evolving Development and Security Agenda in the QUAD’

Col. Vivek Chadha (Retd.), Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi spoke on “India’s Evaluation by the FATF: Results and Implications” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 30 September 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Ashok K. Behuria, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA. Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on India’s Evaluation by the FATF: Results and Implications

Dr. Gulbin Sultana, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Presidential Election in Sri Lanka” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 23 September 2024. The session was chaired by Dr. Ashish Shukla, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, the Director General of MP-IDSA and the scholars of the Institute attended the meeting.… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Presidential Election in Sri Lanka

Mr. Vishal Chandra, Research Fellow, South Asia Centre, MP-IDSA, spoke on ‘India’s Engagement With Taliban-ruled Afghanistan: Three Years On’ at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 9 September 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Priyanka Singh, Associate Fellow, South Asia Centre, MP-IDSA. MP-IDSA scholars attended the meeting. Executive Summary India’s approach towards Afghanistan has… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on ‘India’s Engagement With Taliban-ruled Afghanistan: Three Years On’

Dr. Ranjit Kumar Dhawan, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi spoke on “The Paradox of South Korea’s Quest for Nuclear Weapons” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 2 September 2024. The session was moderated by Mr. Niranjan Oak, Research Analyst, MP-IDSA. MP-IDSA scholars attended the meeting. Executive… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on The Paradox of South Korea’s Quest for Nuclear Weapons

The MP-IDSA Fellow’s Seminar presentation by Gp. Capt. (Dr.) R.K. Narang (Retd.), Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA, on “The Necessity of Military - Civil Fusion (MCF) for Making India a Global Drone Hub@2030” was held on 27 August 2024. It was chaired by Dr. V.K. Saraswat, former Secretary, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), currently Member NITI… Continue reading Report of Fellows Seminar on “The Necessity of Military – Civil Fusion (MCF) for Making India a Global Drone Hub@2030”

The MP-IDSA Fellow’s Seminar presentation by Gp. Capt. (Dr.) R.K. Narang (Retd.), Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA, on “The Necessity of Military - Civil Fusion (MCF) for Making India a Global Drone Hub@2030” was held on 27 August 2024. It was chaired by Dr. V.K. Saraswat, former Secretary, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), currently Member NITI… Continue reading Report of Fellows Seminar on “The Necessity of Military – Civil Fusion (MCF) for Making India a Global Drone Hub@2030”

Dr. Abhishek Kumar Darbey, Associate Fellow, spoke on “An Overview of China’s Cognitive Warfare Capabilities” at the Monday Morning Meeting. The session was chaired by Dr. M.S. Prathibha, Associate Fellow and was followed by insightful remarks by the Director General MP-IDSA, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy and other scholars. Executive Summary Research about cognitive warfare is… Continue reading Monday Morning on An Overview of China’s Cognitive Warfare Capabilities

Dr. Smruti Pattanaik, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Military Takeover in Bangladesh: What Next?” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 12 August 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Pushpita Das, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. The MP-IDSA scholars attended the meeting. Executive Summary The session provided a comprehensive analysis of the ongoing… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Military Takeover in Bangladesh: What Next?”

Dr. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan, Research Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) made a presentation on “Saudi Foreign Policy in the Emerging Regional Order in West Asia,” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 5 August 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Deepika Saraswat, Associate Fellow at MP-IDSA. Scholars… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Saudi Foreign Policy in the Emerging Regional Order in West Asia”

On 1 August 2024, Dr. Michael Malley, Senior Lecturer, Department of National Security Affairs at the US Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, visited MP-IDSA to deliver his remarks on multilateral maritime security cooperation. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director-General MP-IDSA, chaired the meeting, which was attended by scholars from various centres. Amb. Chinoy commenced the proceedings… Continue reading Interaction with Dr. Michael Malley, US Naval Postgraduate School

Dr. Rajorshi Roy, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA, made a presentation on Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Russia: Key Takeaways” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 22 July 2024. The session was moderated by Ms. Anandita Bhada, Research Analyst, MP-IDSA. The Director General, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy and other IDSA scholars participated in the discussion. Executive… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Russia: Key Takeaways

Dr. Arnab Dasgupta, Research Analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis made a presentation on “Japan’s Currency Crisis and its Implications” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 15 July 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. R. K. Dhawan, Associate Fellow at MP-IDSA. Scholars of MP-IDSA attended the meeting. Executive… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report: Japan’s Currency Crisis and its Implications

Mr. Niranjan Oak, Research Analyst, MP-IDSA, made a presentation on “China’s Nuclear Arsenal: An Assessment” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 8 July 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Rajiv Nayan, Senior Research Associate, MP-IDSA.  The scholars of the Institute were in attendance. Executive Summary The growth of the Chinese nuclear arsenal is on account… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on China’s Nuclear Arsenal: An Assessment

The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), organised a lecture by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), under the Eminent Persons Lecture Series on 3 July 2024. The theme of his talk was “Technology Vision 2047”. The event was chaired by… Continue reading Lecture by Dr. Samir V. Kamat, DRDO on Technology Vision 2047

Dr. Anand Kumar, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA, made a presentation on “Sheikh Hasina’s Visit to India and India-Bangladesh Relations” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 1 July 2024. The session was chaired by Dr. Om Prakash Das, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. The Director General, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy and other IDSA scholars participated in the discussion.… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Sheikh Hasina’s Visit to India and India-Bangladesh Relations”

Dr. M.S. Prathibha, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) spoke on “China-Russia Relationship: A Greater Alignment?” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 24 June. The session was moderated by Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. MP-IDSA scholars attended the meeting.    Executive Summary The growing cooperation between China and… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on China-Russia Relationship: A Greater Alignment?

Mr. Bipandeep Sharma, Research Analyst, Non-Traditional Security Centre, Manohar Parrikar IDSA (MP-IDSA), made a presentation on “46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting: Key Takeaways” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 10 June 2024. The Session was moderated by Comdt. M. Srivastava, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA and other scholars of… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting: Key Takeaways

Dr. Wahlang noted that the current leadership’s attempts to find a long-term solution to peace, particularly by delimitating the border, have not been received positively by the Armenian public. Protests against the regime in Armenia have been linked to the government's foreign and neighbourhood policy, i.e., Azerbaijan. The local populace within Armenia is active and… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Alignments and Realignments in Armenian Foreign Policy since the Velvet Revolution

Under MP-IDSA’s Eminent Persons Lecture Series, Ambassador Harsh Shringla delivered his lecture on “Developmental Priorities and India’s Neighbourhood: Views from Darjeeling” on 31 May 2024. The Session was chaired by Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA. Scholars of the MP-IDSA attended the meeting. Executive Summary The lecture highlighted the evolving global landscape, characterised by… Continue reading Lecture by Ambassador Harsh Shringla on “Developmental Priorities and India’s Neighbourhood: View from Darjeeling”

Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) organised a lecture by H.E. Ambassador Freddy Svane, Ambassador of Denmark to India under the Eminent Persons Lecture Series on “Growing India-Denmark Ties” on29 May 2024. The interaction was chaired by Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA and attended by the Institute’s scholars. Executive Summary The event provided a comprehensive overview… Continue reading Growing India-Denmark Ties

Dr. Patryk Kugiel, Senior Analyst for South Asia at the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM), Warsaw, made a presentation on “Security and Defence Cooperation between India and Poland” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 27 May 2024. The Session was chaired by Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director-General, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Security and Defence Cooperation between India and Poland

On 22 May 2024, the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) organised a lecture by His Excellency Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, under the Eminent Persons Lecture Series. The topic of the lecture was “Challenges in Europe and Indo-German Partnership”. The event was chaired… Continue reading Lecture by H. E. Dr Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany on “Challenges in Europe and Indo-German Partnership”

On 20 May 2024, Dr. Opangmeren Jamir of the East Asia Centre delivered a talk during the Monday Morning Meeting on “Debates on US-China Science and Technology Agreement.” The meeting was moderated by Commodore Abhay Singh (Retd), Research Fellow at MP-IDSA. Scholars of the institute were in attendance. Executive Summary The United States-China relationship has… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Debates on US-China Science and Technology Agreement”

Ms. Sneha M, Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA (MP-IDSA), made a presentation on “Understanding Nepal’s Coalition Shift: Implications for Domestic Governance and India’s Interests” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 6 May 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Ashok Behuria, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA and scholars of… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Understanding Nepal’s Coalition Shift: Implications for Domestic Governance and India’s Interests”

Dr. Shayesta Nishat Ahmed, Research Analyst, Defence Economics and Industry Centre, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), delivered a presentation on “iDEX: The Future of Defence Startups” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 13 May 2024. Mr. Arvind Khare, IDAS, Senior Fellow, Defence Economics and Industry Centre, MP-IDSA, moderated the session.… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on ‘iDEX: The Future of Defence Startups’

The MP-IDSA Fellow’s Seminar presentation by Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA, on “Evolution of African Maritime Security: Imperatives, Governance and Challenges” was held on 29 February 2024. It was chaired by Vice Admiral Satish Kumar Namdeo Ghormade, PVSM, AVSM, NM (Retd.), former Vice Chief of Naval Staff. The External Discussants for the paper were… Continue reading MP-IDSA Fellow’s Seminar on Evolution of African Maritime Security: Imperatives, Governance and Challenges

Shri Kamal Kishore, Member Secretary of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) visited the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi, on 2 May 2024 and delivered a lecture on "Disaster Risk Management in 21st Century ". The Session was chaired by the Director General, MP-IDSA, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy. The Deputy Director General,… Continue reading Lecture on Disaster Risk Management in 21st Century

Mr. Mohanasakthivel J., Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) made a presentation on “Ethiopia’s Maritime Aspirations and Regional Implications” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 29 April 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA and the scholars… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report on Ethiopia’s Maritime Aspirations and Regional Implications

Dr. Deepika Saraswat, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, presented on “Iran-Israel Confrontation: Escalation Amid the Gaza War” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 22 April 2024. Dr. S Samuel C Rajiv, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, moderated the session. Scholars of the Institute attended the meeting. Executive Summary The tit-for-tat exchanges between Israel and… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Iran-Israel Confrontation: Escalation Amid the Gaza War

Mr. Abhishek Verma, Research Analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, made a presentation on “Khalistan Movement Overseas: A Case Study of Canada” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 1 April, 2024. The session was chaired by Mr. Shantanu Sinha, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA,… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Khalistan Movement Overseas: A Case Study of Canada

Gp. Capt. (Dr.) Rajiv Kumar Narang (Retd.), Senior Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), made a presentation on “Understanding China and Pakistan ’s UAV Capabilities” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 18 March 2024. The session was moderated by Col. (Dr.) Rajneesh Singh (Retd.), Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. The scholars of… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Understanding China and Pakistan’s UAV Capabilities

Mr. Rohit Kumar Sharma, Research Analyst at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) made a presentation on “Bridging Gaps in Cybersecurity with Cyber Insurance” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 11th March 2024. Lt. Col. Akshat Upadhyay, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA, moderated the session. Other scholars of MP-IDSA attended the session.… Continue reading Monday Morning Report on Bridging Gaps in Cybersecurity with Cyber Insurance

Dr. Ashish Shukla, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Formation of Government in Pakistan: Challenges Ahead” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 04 March 2023. The session was moderated by Dr. Ashok Behuria, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA and the scholars of the Institute attended the meeting.… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Formation of Government in Pakistan: Challenges Ahead”

Mr. Om Prakash Das, Research Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, made a presentation on “Myanmar at Crossroads: Three Years of Coup and Civil War” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 26 February 2024. The session was moderated by Cmde. Abhay Kumar Singh (Retd.), Research Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Myanmar at Crossroads: Three Years of Coup and Civil War

Commandant Manorajan Srivastava, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), spoke on “Antarctica: Indian Endeavours in the Icy Continent” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 19 February 2024. The session was moderated by Dr. Uttam K. Sinha, Senior Fellow. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, the Director General of MP-IDSA and scholars… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on “Antarctica: Indian Endeavours in the Icy Continent”

Dr. Smruti Pattanaik, Research Fellow, South Asia Centre delivered a presentation on “Election and Opposition Politics in Bangladesh” in the weekly Monday Morning Meeting held on 12 February 2024. The meeting was moderated by Dr. Gulbin Sultana, Associate Fellow, South Asia Centre. Scholars of the Institute attended the event. Executive Summary The 12th General Parliamentary… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on Election and Opposition Politics in Bangladesh

A five-member delegation from Russian academia and universities dealing with projects related to the Arctic and International Studies in Petrozavodsk, St. Petersburg and Murmansk visited MP-IDSA on 7 February 2024 for an interaction with scholars at the Institute on the theme ‘Prospects of India-Russia Cooperation in the Arctic’. The Russian delegation included Dr. Anton S. Kovshov, Director and Ms. Ekaterina… Continue reading Russian Delegation Visit to MP-IDSA | Prospects of India-Russia Cooperation in the Arctic

Dr. Temjenmeren Ao, Associate Fellow at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, made a presentation on “The Evolving Dynamics in India-Philippines Defence and Security Relations” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 5 February 2024. The session was moderated by Ms. Shruti Pandalai, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General,… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report: The Evolving Dynamics in India-Philippines Defence and Security Relations

Mr. Abhishek Yadav, Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), made a presentation on “Pakistan Factor in India-Turkiye Relations” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 29 January 2024. Dr. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan, Research Fellow and Coordinator of the West Asia Centre, MP-IDSA, moderated the session. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA,… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Pakistan Factor In India-Turkiye Relations

MP-IDSA organised an interaction with Dr. Andreas Østhagen, Senior Researcher, Arctic, Ocean and Russia programme from Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI), Oslo, Norway on Friday, 19 January 2024. The theme of discussion was 'Emerging Geopolitics in the Arctic'. The Director General, MP-IDSA, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy chaired the Session. Executive Summary The session covered issues on the geopolitics… Continue reading Interaction with Dr. Andreas Østhagen, from Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI), Oslo, Norway

On 18 January 2024, the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) organised an interactive session with The Prospect Foundation, Taiwan. The delegation from The Prospect Foundation was led by Dr. I-Chung Lai, President, The Prospect Foundation and the session was chaired by DG, MP-IDSA, Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy. The discussion was followed… Continue reading Event Report on The Prospect Foundation Delegation Visit to MP-IDSA

The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) organised an interaction with the delegation from the Polish Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) on 16 January 2024. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA, chaired the session. Executive Summary International developments in the last couple of years, mainly the Russia-Ukraine war and the recent… Continue reading Report on the Visit of Delegation from the Polish Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW)

Lt. Col. Akshat Upadhyay, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, made a presentation on the “Semiconductor Global Supply Chains: An Introduction” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 15 January 2024. Dr. Cherian Samuel, Research Fellow, MP-IDSA, moderated the session. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, the Director General of MP-IDSA, and scholars… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting Report: Semiconductor Global Supply Chains: An Introduction

Dr. Satish Chandra Mishra, Senior Fellow, at The Habibie Centre (Jakarta), visited the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on 15 January 2024 for a Roundtable Discussion on “Indonesia’s Systemic Transformation and its Implications for its Policy-Making”. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA, chaired the discussion. The scholars of MP-IDSA were… Continue reading Report on Roundtable Discussion with Dr Satish Chandra Mishra, Senior Fellow, Habibe Centre, Jakarta

Dr. Adil Rasheed, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, made a presentation on “Gaza War: The Risk of Regional Escalation” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 8 January 2024. Dr. Deepika Saraswat, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA, moderated the session. Scholars of the Institute attended the meeting. Executive Summary The Gaza War… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Gaza War: The Risk of Regional Escalation

Dr. Ashok Behuria, Senior Fellow and Coordinator, South Asia Centre delivered a talk on “Developments in Pakistan: The Pre-election Scenario” in the weekly Morning Meeting held on 1 January 2024. The meeting was moderated by Ms. Sneha M., Research Analyst, South Asia Centre. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA and Scholars of the Institute… Continue reading Developments in Pakistan: The Pre-election Scenario

The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) organised an interaction with a European Parliament Delegation on 18 December 2023. The session was chaired by Director General, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy. Scholars of the Institute participated in the discussion. Executive Summary India and the European Union (EU) are key strategic partners. Amidst a… Continue reading Report on Interaction with a European Parliament Delegation

A delegation from the National Defence College, UAE, led by Brig. Gen. Staff Pilot Khalifa Butti Thani Tarish Al Shamsi visited the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on 11 December 2023. Director General, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy made a presentation on the structure and role of the Institute and India-West Asia… Continue reading Report on Visit of the Delegation from the National Defence College, UAE

A military delegation from the Joint Command and Staff College of Oman, led by Col. Mohammed Al-Mashaikhi, visited the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on November 21, 2023. During this engagement, Director General Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy provided an insightful presentation detailing the establishment and structure of the Institute. Established in… Continue reading Visit of the Military Delegation from Joint Command and Staff College, Oman, led by Col. Mohammed Al-Mashaikhi to MP-IDSA

Col. Vivek Chadha (Retd.), Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA, delivered a presentation on “Mahabharata: A Strategic Overview” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 20 November 2023, at 10 a.m. The venue was Seminar Hall I, Second Floor. Dr. Adil Rasheed, Research Fellow and Coordinator of the Counter Terrorism Centre, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, moderated the session. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA,… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Mahabharata: A Strategic Overview

On 13 November 2023, Dr. Rajiv Nayan of the Nuclear and Arms Control Centre delivered a talk during the Monday Morning Meeting on ““America’s Strategic Posture”: An Analysis (Report of the US Congressional Commission Released in October 2023)”. The meeting was chaired by Gp. Capt. (Dr.) R K Narang, VM (Retd), Senior Fellow at MP-IDSA.… Continue reading Monday Morning Meeting on America’s Strategic Posture: An Analysis (Report of the US Congressional Commission Released in October 2023)

A delegation from The Centre for Naval Analyses (CNA), Arlington, Virginia, participated in the Monday Morning Meeting held on 6 November 2023 at 1000h in Room No. 005. Mr. Robert Hein, Senior Executive and Director, Policy and Plans, U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet, and Dr. Satu Limaye, Senior Advisor, CNA, spoke on “Emerging Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific”. Ambassador Sujan… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting: Emerging Dynamics in the Indo-Pacific

Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, made a presentation on “Recent Coups in Africa’s Sahel Region: Trends and Challenges” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 30 October 2023. The Session was moderated by Dr. Rajeesh Kumar, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA. Scholars of the Institute were in attendance. Executive… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Recent Coups in Africa’s Sahel Region: Trends and Challenges

Dr. Deepika Saraswat, Associate Fellow, West Asia Centre, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), presented her Fellow Paper on “Iran in the Emerging (Eur)Asian Order: Mapping the Rise of a Regional Middle Power” at the MP-IDSA Fellows Seminar held on 26 October 2023. The Seminar was chaired by Professor Gulshan Dietl, former… Continue reading Report of MP-IDSA Fellows Seminar: “Iran in the Emerging (Eur)Asian Order: Mapping the Rise of a Regional Middle Power”

Mr. Arvind Khare, IDAS, Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), delivered a presentation on “Technology Development Fund of DRDO: Challenges and Opportunities” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 23 October 2023. Col. (Dr.) Rajneesh Singh (Retd.), Research Fellow and Coordinator of the Defence Economics and Industry Centre, MP-IDSA, moderated… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Technology Development Fund of DRDO: Challenges and Opportunities

Introduction A 35-member delegation of the Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course (ADSSC) from the Australian Defence College visited the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) on 17 October 2023. Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), hosted the delegation led by… Continue reading Report on Visit of the Delegation from the Australian Defence College

Dr. S. Samuel C. Rajiv, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), delivered a presentation on “Hamas Terrorist Attacks on Israel” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 16 October 2023. Dr. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan, Research Fellow and Coordinator of the West Asia Centre, MP-IDSA, moderated the session. Scholars of the… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Hamas Terrorist Attacks on Israel

Executive Summary Maldives, an archipelago in South Asia, recently concluded its fourth presidential election under the multiparty system, resulting in Mohamed Muizzu of the Progressive Alliance securing a decisive victory with roughly 54% of the ballots. The outcome of this election holds significance for Maldivian Foreign Policy and the broader Indian Ocean Region. While outgoing… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on Presidential Election in the Maldives: Implications for India

Dr. Nicolas J.A. Buchoud, Think7 Consultant and Advisor to the Dean and CEO of Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI), gave a talk at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, on 6 October 2023 and shared his perspective on "The UN SDGs at the Halfway Mark: Prospects & Challenges". The Session was… Continue reading Talk by Dr. Nicolas J.A. Buchoud on The UN SDGs at the Halfway Mark: Prospects & Challenges

Mr. Avit A. Chami, India-Africa Security Fellow, spoke on “Tanzania’s Foreign Policy and India-Tanzania Relations” at a Roundtable held at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi on 4 October 2023. The Director General, Ambassador Sujan R. Chinoy chaired the meeting and scholars of the Institute attended the meeting. Executive Summary… Continue reading Talk on the theme “Tanzania’s Foreign Policy and India-Tanzania Relations”

Dr. Cherian Samuel, Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, made a presentation on “The Ransonware Resurgence and Other Trends in Cyber security” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 25 September 2023. The Session was moderated by Mr. Rohit Kumar Sharma, Research Analyst, MP-IDSA. Scholars of the Institute were in attendance.… Continue reading Report on the Monday Morning Meeting Titled: The Ransomware Resurgence and Other Trends in Cybersecurity

Dr. Ashish Shukla, Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA (MP-IDSA), spoke on “The Ongoing Political Crisis in Pakistan” at the Monday Morning Meeting held on 18 September 2023. Dr. Ashok K. Behuria, Senior Research Fellow, MP-IDSA, moderated the session and the scholars of the Institute were in attendance. Executive Summary The arrest of PTI leader and… Continue reading Report of Monday Morning Meeting on “The Ongoing Political Crisis in Pakistan”