Talk by David Shambaugh on The United States and China in Asia: Can the Competition be Managed?
Prof. Shambaugh is currently working as a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of China Policy Program at the Elliott School of International Affairs of George Washington University. His latest publications are China's Future (Polity Press, 2016) and The China Reader: Rising Power (Oxford University Press, 2016). The detailed profile of Prof. Shambaugh can be… Continue reading Talk by David Shambaugh on The United States and China in Asia: Can the Competition be Managed?
Launch of two books on Arthashastra
Books Subrata K. Mitra and Michael Liebig, Kautilya's Artha??stra: An Intellectual Portrait-Classical Roots of Modern Politics in India, Baden-Baden, Germany, Nomos, 2016. Michael Liebig and Saurabh Mishra (eds.), The Artha??stra in a Transcultural Perspective: Comparing Kautilya with Sun-Zi, Nizam al-Mulk, Barani and Machiavelli, New Delhi, IDSA, Pentagon Press, 2017. About the Books The two books… Continue reading Launch of two books on Arthashastra
Talk by Ujal Singh Bhatia on “China’s OBOR- What It Means for India’s Trade and Investment”
Subject: China's OBOR- What it Means for India's Trade and Investment Chair: Shri Jayant Prasad, DG IDSA Speaker: Shri Ujal Singh Bhatia Venue: Board Room, IDSA
Talk by Ankur Gupta on “Singapore from a Foreign Resident’s Perspective”
Venue: Room 105, IDSA About the Speaker Mr Ankur Gupta is Lecturer, School of Business, in Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore. Mr Gupta is a lawyer by training with expertise in areas such as Intellectual Property Rights, Copyright and Trademarks, IT Law etc. His talk will cover a range of domestic and international factors which continue to… Continue reading Talk by Ankur Gupta on “Singapore from a Foreign Resident’s Perspective”
Talk by Helen Durham on ‘The Fragmentation of Non state Armed Groups and its Implications for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Compliance and Humanitarian Engagement’
Dr Helen Durham, Global Director of International Law and Policy, ICRC, Geneva, will deliver a talk on ‘The Fragmentation of Non state Armed Groups and its Implications for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Compliance and Humanitarian Engagement’. The talk is scheduled on Thursday, December 8, 2016, in the IDSA Auditorium ( 2nd Floor), from 1400 -1600… Continue reading Talk by Helen Durham on ‘The Fragmentation of Non state Armed Groups and its Implications for International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Compliance and Humanitarian Engagement’
Seventh Y.B. Chavan Memorial Lecture: Decline of Internationalism
Programme 1600-1605: Welcome Address by Shri Jayant Prasad, DG, IDSA 1605-1610: Address by Dr RD Pradhan, Representative of Yashwantrao Chavan Pratishthan, Mumbai 1610-1640: Talk by Shri Shyam Saran 1640-1645: Remarks by Chair, Shri Jayant Prasad 1645-1715: Question and Answer Session 1715: Vote of Thanks by Col Vivek Chadha (Retd), Research Fellow, IDSA 1720: Refreshments
International Conference on ‘Addressing the Challenge of International Terrorism and Radicalisation’
Venue: IDSA Auditorium (Second Floor) Concept Note As the foremost threat to international peace and security, global terrorism is an implacably complex, intractable and suigeneris phenomena. As the origins, scope and impact of the global menace extend beyond conventional security and military paradigms — covering religious, political, socio-economic, demographic and at times historical vectors —… Continue reading International Conference on ‘Addressing the Challenge of International Terrorism and Radicalisation’
IFS-IDSA Seminar – India and the Great Powers: Continuity and Change
Venue: Auditorium, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi Concept Note In the post-Cold War period, India is increasingly moving away from its previous non-aligned stance. China’s rise and India’s own economic growth and increased ambitions are all factors behind this changing outlook. Since taking up office in 2014, the current Modi government has… Continue reading IFS-IDSA Seminar – India and the Great Powers: Continuity and Change
51st Foundation Day Address by Dr Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog, on ‘National Security and Development’
The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) is organising 51st Foundation Day Address by Dr Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog, on ‘National Security and Development’ on Thursday, November 17, 2016, in the IDSA Auditorium (Second Floor) at 1600 hours. Programme 1545-1555hrs: Arrival of Guests and Registration 1556 hrs: Arrival of Dr Arvind Panagariya,… Continue reading 51st Foundation Day Address by Dr Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog, on ‘National Security and Development’
Talk by Shafick Osman on “Geopolitics of the Indian Ocean Region: An Overview”
Venue: Boardroom #104, First Floor, IDSA Dr Shafick Osman is Director of Research and Studies Ltd and Former Head and Founder of School of Geopolitics, Université des Mascareignes, Mauritius. Shri Anup Kumar Mudgal, Former High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, will chair the meeting.
International Conference on ‘Russia in Global Affairs: Indian and Russian Perspectives’
Venue: Seminar Hall 1 (2nd Floor), IDSA The conference is being organized in the backdrop of the special edition of IDSA journal ‘Strategic Analysis’, entitled ‘Russia in Global Affairs’. Several leading Russian policy experts have contributed to the special edition, offering a comprehensive view on the structure of the new international order, major international tendencies… Continue reading International Conference on ‘Russia in Global Affairs: Indian and Russian Perspectives’
Compressing politics on COIN: Implications for counterinsurgency theory with reference to India’s Northeast
Chair: Prof. Rajesh Rajagopalan Discussants: Brig. Narender Kumar, Col. Pradeep Singh Chhonkar, Col. Vikrant S. Deshpande Mr. Walterman elaborated on his paper about the theoretical debates of Counterinsurgency (COIN) and the growing complex challenges that have confronted the traditional theorization of COIN. The paper deals with the relationship between COIN and the complex aspects of… Continue reading Compressing politics on COIN: Implications for counterinsurgency theory with reference to India’s Northeast
Talk by Alex Vines on ‘Africa to 2025: Threats and Opportunities’
The ALCUN Centre of IDSA, is organising an interaction with Dr. Alex Vines, Head, Africa Programme and Research Director, Area Studies and International Law, Chatham House, London, on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, from 1130 - 1230 hours in Room No. 105 (First Floor). Speaker's Bio
Book Discussion titled, “India’s War: The Making of Modern South Asia”
IDSA is hosted a discussion on Dr Srinath Raghavan's book titled, "India's War: The Making of Modern South Asia", at Seminar Hall I (Second Floor) on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 1030 to 1200 hours. Programme Chair: DG Shri Jayant Prasad – Opening Remarks Book Overview: Dr Srinath Raghavan Discussant 1: Sqn Ldr RTS Chhina… Continue reading Book Discussion titled, “India’s War: The Making of Modern South Asia”
Book discussion on “Even if It Ain’t Broke Yet Do Fix It: Enhancing Effectiveness Through Military Change”
IDSA hosted a discussion on Col Vivek Chadha's book titled, "Even if It Ain't Broke Yet Do Fix It: Enhancing Effectiveness Through Military Change". Programme Chair: DDG Brig. Rumel Dahiya – Opening Remarks Book Overview: Col. Vivek Chadha (Retd), Research Fellow, IDSA Discussants: Lt. Gen. GS Katoch (Retd.), former head of PP Directorate, Army HQ… Continue reading Book discussion on “Even if It Ain’t Broke Yet Do Fix It: Enhancing Effectiveness Through Military Change”
Talk by Shri Amar Sinha on “India’s Approach to Africa: What is New?”
Chair: Shri Jayant Prasad, DG, IDSA Venue: Room No. 005 (Ground Floor)
Round Table on India’s Relations with the Latin American Caribbean Region: Prospects and Constraints
Speaker: Mr. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj Venue: Room No. 005 (Ground Floor)
India and South Korea in Regional Security Order
09:30 am: Introductory Remarks by Shri Jayant Prasad, DG, IDSA 09:40 am: Special Address by His Excellency Cho Hyun, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea (ROK) in New Delhi 09:50 am: Special Address by Shri Santosh Jha, Joint Secretary, PP&R, GCI, MEA (TBC) Session I: India-Korea Relations (10.00-11.15 am) Chair: Amb. Skand Tayal (Retd.)… Continue reading India and South Korea in Regional Security Order
Talk by Amitav Acharya on The Challenge for an Asian Century: Overcoming Chinese Dominance and AvoidIng Europe’s Past
The East Asia Centre is organizing a talk by Prof. Amitav Acharya on The Challenge for an Asian Century: Overcoming Chinese Dominance and AvoidIng Europe's Past. The talk is scheduled on Friday, 12th August 2016 at 4.30pm in Room No. 005 at IDSA. Prof. Acharya is a Distinguished Professor at the American University in Washington… Continue reading Talk by Amitav Acharya on The Challenge for an Asian Century: Overcoming Chinese Dominance and AvoidIng Europe’s Past
Talk by Talmiz Ahmad on “Political Islam in West Asia: Recent History and Prospects”
In view of the current developments in the West Asian region, IDSA is organising a talk by Talmiz Ahmad, former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (2000-2003; 2010-2011); Oman (2003-04), and the UAE (2007-2010), on "Political Islam in West Asia: Recent History and Prospects" on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 3:30 PM. The venue will be… Continue reading Talk by Talmiz Ahmad on “Political Islam in West Asia: Recent History and Prospects”
12th IDSA-IPIS Bilateral Dialogue
Venue: Tehran
Talk by Andrew Small by New Development in China-Pakistan Relations
The East Asia Centre in IDSA is hosting Mr. Andrew Small for a talk on the New Development in China-Pakistan Relations. The talk is scheduled for tomorrow, 22nd July (Friday) at 3 pm in Board Room at IDSA. Shri Jayant Prasad, DG IDSA will chair the event. Mr. Andrew Small is a Senior Transatlantic Fellow… Continue reading Talk by Andrew Small by New Development in China-Pakistan Relations
Transfer of Defence Technology – Understanding the Nuances for Optimal Benefits in the Indian Context
Venue: Seminar Hall 1, IDSA
Talk by Talmiz Ahmad on “Political Islam and Global Jihad: Prospects for Reform in West Asia”
Venue: Second Floor (Seminar Hall I), IDSA In view of the current developments in the West Asian region, IDSA is organising a talk by Talmiz Ahmad, former Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (2000-2003; 2010-2011); Oman (2003-04), and the UAE (2007-2010), on "Political Islam and Global Jihad: Prospects for Reform in West Asia" on Monday,June 27,… Continue reading Talk by Talmiz Ahmad on “Political Islam and Global Jihad: Prospects for Reform in West Asia”
India’s Foreign Policy Options in the Asia-Pacific: A Critical Evaluation
The IDSA Fellows Seminar by Dr S. Kalyanaraman, Research Fellow, IDSA, on the topic "India’s Foreign Policy Options in the Asia-Pacific: A Critical Evaluation” was held on Friday, June 10, 2016. It was chaired by Sudhir T Devare, India’s former Ambassador in North Korea, Visiting Fellow and former Director General of the Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi. To discuss… Continue reading India’s Foreign Policy Options in the Asia-Pacific: A Critical Evaluation
Roundtable on “Partnering with Africa”
India and Africa have shared a close relationship that has hinged on the common struggle against colonialism, apartheid, poverty, disease, illiteracy and hunger. This relationship has gained a new momentum in the recent years. Greater economic engagement has been crucial to boosting ties between Africa and India. The third India-Africa Forum Summit, held in New… Continue reading Roundtable on “Partnering with Africa”
Talk by Peter Hofbauer on Very light weight diesel engines
The Strategic Technologies Centre of IDSA is organising a Round Table discussion by Dr Peter Hofbauer, an Austrian born engineer and inventor now living in US. The discussion will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at 3 PM in the Boardroom # 104, First Floor.
Challenges of Human Resource Management – Transition of a Soldier to second Career
Chairperson: Lt Gen Mukesh Sabharwal (Retd.) Discussants: Brig S K Sharma (Retd.) Brig Narender Kumar Col Vikram Taneja Col Vivek Chadha (Retd.)
Monograph launch titled “Turmoil in West Asia: The Sectarian Divide Shapes Regional Competitions”
Venue: Room no 005 (Ground Floor), IDSA Programme Launch of the monograph Shri Jayant Prasand, Director General, IDSA Remarks by the author, Amb. Talmiz Ahmad - The Sectarian Divide in West Asian Politics: An Historical Perspective Amb. Sanjay Singh - Sectarianism in Iran's regional politics Dr. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, IDSA Scholar - The Saudi-Iran Divide:… Continue reading Monograph launch titled “Turmoil in West Asia: The Sectarian Divide Shapes Regional Competitions”
Talk by Ashok K. Kantha on “India-China Relations: Looking Ahead”
Shri Ashok K. Kantha is India's former Ambassador to the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Talk by Susmit Kumar on “Modernization of Islam and Unification of Human Civilization”
Speaker: Dr. Susmit Kumar Topic: Modernization of Islam and Unification of Human Civilization Venue: Board Room, First Floor Brief Bio Dr. Susmit Kumar obtained his Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. Before coming to the United States, he was selected in the prestigious India Administrative Service (IAS) and did its training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri… Continue reading Talk by Susmit Kumar on “Modernization of Islam and Unification of Human Civilization”
Talk by Ayesha Siddiqa on “Emerging Civil Military relations in Pakistan”
Venue: Board room, First floor, IDSA Pakistan project of IDSA is organising a talk on "Emerging Civil Military relations in Pakistan" by well known Pakistan security Analyst and author of the Military Inc, Dr Ayesha Siddiqa on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in the Board room, First floor at 10.30 AM.
Round Table Discussion on a book titled “Globalizing India: How Global Rules and Markets are Shaping India’s Rise to Power”
Venue: Room no 005 (Ground Floor), IDSA Author of the Book Dr Aseema Sinha is Visiting Fellow, IDSA.
Talk on “China: From the Prospective of Xi Jinping” by Prof. Joseph Fewsmith
Speaker: Prof. Joseph Fewsmith, Professor and Director, East Asia Interdisciplinary Studies Program, Departments of International Relations and Political Science, Boston University. Venue: Board Room, First Floor Topic: China: From the Prospective of Xi Jinping Click here for Brief Bio
Understanding National Security Implications of Climate Risks
Special Guest Speaker: Sir David King, the UK Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative on Climate Change Background The Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) along with other international partners, including the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO-UK), recently undertook a risk assessment of climate change impacts across the world. As part of it, a war game scenario… Continue reading Understanding National Security Implications of Climate Risks
Book Discussion on “Modi and the World: The Ring View Inside Out”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landslide victory in the general elections in May 2014 provided the potential for creating a broader framework for a bold and assertive foreign policy towards the South Asian region and beyond. In the last 18 months and more, India’s foreign policy challenges and opportunities have undergone change, influenced by rapid developments… Continue reading Book Discussion on “Modi and the World: The Ring View Inside Out”
Why China Trumps India in the Oil Industry in Angola and Nigeria?
Chairperson: Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev (Retd.)External Discussants: Prof. Alka Acharya and Prof. Girijesh PantInternal Discussant: Ms. Ruchita Beri The competition between China and India in Africa has been an important and recurrent theme of discussion within the academic community. The paper presented by Raj Verma contributes to the ongoing discussion by making a comparative study of… Continue reading Why China Trumps India in the Oil Industry in Angola and Nigeria?
Strategic Nuclear Dialogue
To build upon previous cooperation between the institutions, KCL and IDSA will each hold one part of a two-event strategic nuclear dialogue. Up to eight institutional staff and related researchers will travel to the other country, with participants being a mix of both current and young practitioners. The host institutions--KCL and IDSA--will also secure support… Continue reading Strategic Nuclear Dialogue
International Conference on India’s Role in Global Nuclear Governance
IDSA-PRIO Conference Concept Note This conference brings together scholars working on global nuclear governance in India and abroad to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the emerging nuclear governance architecture. It focuses on how India can play a more proactive role as a driver of new ideas on the subject. In assessing India’s role in… Continue reading International Conference on India’s Role in Global Nuclear Governance
Round Table on Developments in POK: Choices for India
A roundtable discussion on “Developments in Pakistan occupied Kashmir: Choices for India” was held at IDSA on February 22, 2016. Eminent experts from cross section including former diplomats, academics and journalists were invited to share their views on the subject. Following experts participated in the discussion: Ambassador Satish Chandra, Ambassador Satinder K Lambah, Ambassador Virendra… Continue reading Round Table on Developments in POK: Choices for India
Keynote address by Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India at the 2nd West Asia Conference on “Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia”
Turbulence in West Asian State Systems: Road Blocks in the Quest for Participatory Governance I thank the IDSA and Ambassador Jayant Prasad for inviting me today. Over the years, these annual conferences of the Institute have shed useful light on questions of regional and global security. The list of participants includes a good many experts… Continue reading Keynote address by Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India at the 2nd West Asia Conference on “Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia”
Keynote Address by Secretary (East), MEA, Government of India at Academic Session of Delhi Dialogue VIII: ASEAN-India Relations: A New Paradigm, 19 February 2016
Mr. Jayant Prasad, DG, IDSA Distinguished Academics & Opinion Makers from ASEAN Member States and India; Ladies and Gentlemen; It is a distinct privilege for me to address the academic session of Delhi Dialogue VIII in front of such a distinguished audience from India and ASEAN countries. In the last two days we have deliberated… Continue reading Keynote Address by Secretary (East), MEA, Government of India at Academic Session of Delhi Dialogue VIII: ASEAN-India Relations: A New Paradigm, 19 February 2016
Delhi Dialogue VIII: ASEAN-India Relations: A New Paradigm
Concept Note Delhi Dialogue is an annual Track 1.5 forum for discussing politico-security, economic and socio-cultural issues between ASEAN and India. Since 2009 when the conference was first held, Delhi Dialogue has emerged as an important forum at which political leaders, policy makers, researchers, academicians, business leaders and media persons converge for brainstorming on a… Continue reading Delhi Dialogue VIII: ASEAN-India Relations: A New Paradigm
Talk by Jia Haitao on China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) Initiative and India
Venue: Room no. 105, IDSA Prof. Jia Haitao is Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Jinan University, Guangzhou. Prof. Jia is also the Director of Chindian Studies at the Jinan University, Guangzhou.
Keynote address by Dr Arvind Gupta, Deputy National Security Advisor at the 18th Asian Security Conference on “Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives”
I would like to thank Ambassador Jayant Prasad, Director General of IDSA for inviting me to address the participants of 18th Asian Security Conference. With its eighteenth edition ASC has truly come of age. 2. The theme chosen for this year’s conference is apt. The world is becoming increasingly turbulent. The unstoppable march of globalisation,… Continue reading Keynote address by Dr Arvind Gupta, Deputy National Security Advisor at the 18th Asian Security Conference on “Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives”
18th Asian Security Conference – Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives
Concept Note The Asian Security Conference (ASC) is a major calendar event of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Since 1999, when the conference was first held, the ASC has emerged as an important platform for debating issues relating to Asian Security. For the last ten years, the ASC has been… Continue reading 18th Asian Security Conference – Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives
18th Asian Security Conference – Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives
Concept Note The Asian Security Conference (ASC) is a major calendar event of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Since 1999, when the conference was first held, the ASC has emerged as an important platform for debating issues relating to Asian Security. For the last ten years, the ASC has been… Continue reading 18th Asian Security Conference – Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives
Keynote address by Air Marshal PP Reddy VM, ADC, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at the 18th Asian Security Conference on “Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives”
Dr Jayant Prasad, Director General IDSA Distinguished guests and participants, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. It gives me great pleasure in welcoming you all to the 18th edition of the Asian Security Conference. Since its inception in January 1999, this Conference has served as a forum for free and open discussion by security analysts, experts and… Continue reading Keynote address by Air Marshal PP Reddy VM, ADC, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at the 18th Asian Security Conference on “Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives”
Talk by T V Paul on Accommodating Rising Powers
Venue: Boardroom # 104, First Floor, IDSA About the Speaker T V Paul is James McGill Professor of International Relations in the department of political science at McGill University, Montreal, Canada and 56th President of the International Studies Association (2016-2017). More details
Talk by Devesh Kapur on China’s Role in the Asian & Global Financial Architecture
Venue: Board Room, IDSA About the Speaker Prof. Devesh Kapur, Director, Center for the Advanced Study of India & Professor of Political Science, Madan Lal Sobti Chair for the Study of Contemporary India, University of Pennsylvania
Talk by Chishin Chang on China’s Strategy towards Indian Ocean: Where is Xi Jinping Leading China to?
Dr. Chishin Chang is Assistant Research Fellow at the Center for Asia Policy, National Tsing Hua University. Download event details
Special Address by Shri Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), MEA, GoI at the 2nd West Asia Conference
India’s Links with West Asia: Policy, Prospects and Challenges Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to be here amidst this august audience to discuss issues of topical importance for all of us. I would like to thank IDSA for organizing the Second Annual Conference on West Asia, the timing of which is… Continue reading Special Address by Shri Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), MEA, GoI at the 2nd West Asia Conference
Special Address by Shri Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), MEA, GoI at the 2nd West Asia Conference
India’s Links with West Asia: Policy, Prospects and Challenges Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to be here amidst this august audience to discuss issues of topical importance for all of us. I would like to thank IDSA for organizing the Second Annual Conference on West Asia, the timing of which is… Continue reading Special Address by Shri Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), MEA, GoI at the 2nd West Asia Conference
2nd: Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia
Show Concept Note West Asia is at strategic crossroads today. Dramatic changes are taking place in domestic and regional political environments in most of the countries of the region. Despite imperative need for peace and stability, the region continues to slip into deeper conflicts and instability; the emergence of new non-state actors and increasing violence… Continue reading 2nd: Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia
2nd West Asia Conference – Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia
Concept Note West Asia is at strategic crossroads today. Dramatic changes are taking place in domestic and regional political environments in most of the countries of the region. Despite imperative need for peace and stability, the region continues to slip into deeper conflicts and instability; the emergence of new non-state actors and increasing violence have… Continue reading 2nd West Asia Conference – Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia
Keynote address by Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India at the 2nd West Asia Conference on “Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia”
Turbulence in West Asian State Systems: Road Blocks in the Quest for Participatory Governance I thank the IDSA and Ambassador Jayant Prasad for inviting me today. Over the years, these annual conferences of the Institute have shed useful light on questions of regional and global security. The list of participants includes a good many experts… Continue reading Keynote address by Shri M. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India at the 2nd West Asia Conference on “Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia”
Talk by Arzan Tarapore on “Indian Way of War”
Venue: Board Room, IDSA About the Speaker Mr. Arzan Tarapore is a PhD scholar at King's College, London and a non-resident Visiting Fellow at ORF studying recent Indian military history.
Talk by Andrew J. Nathan on China Policy in the Next U.S. Administration
Abstract of Talk American politicians love to bash China during presidential election campaigns. Meanwhile, think tanks in both the Democratic and Republican camps gear up to offer advice once the election is over. In the policy community there are serious debates over whether, and in what ways, to accommodate or to resist China’s rise. However,… Continue reading Talk by Andrew J. Nathan on China Policy in the Next U.S. Administration
Book Discussion: China Behind The Miracle Authored by Sumita Dawra
Venue: Board Room, IDSA About the Author Ms. Sumita Dawra is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre and has experience of more than two decades in public administration and worked extensively at all levels of governance in India. She was posted in China (2011-2014) as the head of the economic wing… Continue reading Book Discussion: China Behind The Miracle Authored by Sumita Dawra
Talk by Vijay Kumar on Flying Robots
Speaker: Dr. Vijay Kumar is from Penn Engineering, University of Pennsylvania Venue: Room No. 104
Talk by Sajjad Zahir on “The Liberation War of 1971”
Venue: Board Room, IDSA
Talk by Claude Arpi on “Infrastructure and other Developments in Tibetan Plateau”
Venue: Board Room, IDSA Abstract 2015 is a special year for Tibet. Not only did Beijing celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), but Premier Li Keqiang mentioned Tibet in his Work Report at the NPC in March; important visits of senior leaders to the region took place (Yu… Continue reading Talk by Claude Arpi on “Infrastructure and other Developments in Tibetan Plateau”
3rd Annual Internal Security National Seminar on “Radicalisation: A Growing Security Challenge for India”
Conference Coordinator: Col Abdul Hameed Khan (ahkesk@gmail.com) Concept Note On August 1, 2015 the Union Home Secretary of India chaired a high level meeting of the representatives of central intelligence and security agencies, Directors General of Police (DsGP) and Home Secretaries of the 12 States. Among other issues related to Internal Security, radicalisation of the… Continue reading 3rd Annual Internal Security National Seminar on “Radicalisation: A Growing Security Challenge for India”
Perspectives in India-Taiwan Relations in Asia and Beyond: The Future
A Seminar Jointly organised by Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), New Delhi Programme 9.30 AM-10.00 AM: Registration Inaugural Session: 10.00 AM-10.30AM: Chair &Welcome Remarks: Amb. Jayant Prasad, Director General, IDSA Remarks: H.E. Chung –Kwang Tien, Representative, TECC Speech: Mr. Theodore Huang, Chairman TECO Group and… Continue reading Perspectives in India-Taiwan Relations in Asia and Beyond: The Future
Sixth Y.B. Chavan Memorial Lecture – Make in India: The Way Ahead for Indigenous Defence Production in India
Speaker : Shri AK Gupta, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence, Government of IndiaTopic : Make in India: The Way Ahead for Indigenous Defence Production in IndiaChair : Shri Jayant PrasadVenue : IDSA Auditorium Press Release Complete Text Speech Programme 1600-1605: Welcome Address by Shri Jayant Prasad, DG, IDSA 1605-1610: Address by Representative of Yashwantrao… Continue reading Sixth Y.B. Chavan Memorial Lecture – Make in India: The Way Ahead for Indigenous Defence Production in India
Lecture by Shri AK Gupta on “Make in India: The Way Ahead for Indigenous Defence Production in India”
At the outset, I would like to congratulate IDSA for instituting this eminent persons' lecture series named as 'Y.B. Chavan Memorial Lecture'. I am honoured to deliver this lecture on the theme 'Make in India'-The Way Ahead for Indigenous Defence Production and be a part of such an impressive list of esteemed speakers. In my… Continue reading Lecture by Shri AK Gupta on “Make in India: The Way Ahead for Indigenous Defence Production in India”
11th IDSA-IPIS Bilateral Dialogue – Geo-Strategic Dynamics in West Asia: India-Iran Cooperation
The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), in collaboration with Institute for Political and International Studies (IPIS), Tehran is organizing a two day bilateral dialogue on 3-4 December 2015 at the IDSA. The forthcoming bilateral dialogue (11th in the series), will focus on “Geo-Strategic Dynamics in West Asia: India-Iran Cooperation”. Concept Note Major developments… Continue reading 11th IDSA-IPIS Bilateral Dialogue – Geo-Strategic Dynamics in West Asia: India-Iran Cooperation
9th South Asia Conference – Culture as a Factor in Regional Cooperation in South Asia
Concept Note Most states in South Asia are multi-cultural in character. In the post-colonial phase of their existence, they were confronted with the twin problems of state and nation building. While the former involved building institutions of governance the latter necessitated efforts to achieve unity in diversity. States seeking to construct a monolithic identity amalgamating… Continue reading 9th South Asia Conference – Culture as a Factor in Regional Cooperation in South Asia
Talk by Sumitha Narayanan Kutty on “India’s Strategic Partnership with Indonesia”
Venue: IDSA, Room 105 (First Floor) About the Speaker Ms. Sumitha Narayanan Kutty is an Associate Fellow at the Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Talk by Martin Grambow on “Water Management in Bavaria: Science, Politics and People”
Venue: IDSA Boardroom, First Floor Professor Martin Grambow is Head of the Water Management Department, Ministry of Environment and Public Health, Bavaria.
49th Annual General Body Meeting
The 49th Annual General Body Meeting of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses will be held on 30th October 2015 at 1130 hours at the IDSA Auditorium. Individual invitations to the Life members and Members have already been mailed. However, any Life member and Member who may not have received the same due to… Continue reading 49th Annual General Body Meeting
Talk by Khin Zaw Win on “The Challenge of Democracy in Myanmar”
Time: 1030 hoursVenue: Board Rooom (First Floor) IDSA Dr. Khin Zaw Win, is Director of Tampadipa Institute, an independent think tank of Myanmar. Dr Khin Saw Win was a political prisoner during military rule, is closely associated with the democracy movement and political advocacy work.
Talk by William A. Stanton on “The Failures of U.S. Policy Towards China”
Venue: IDSA Board Room About the Speaker On October 20, 2014, Dr. William A. Stanton assumed the position of Interim Senior Vice President of Global Affairs for National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) with a mandate to strengthen NTHU’s international academic cooperation, to promote international recognition, and to find new resources to help accomplish these goals.… Continue reading Talk by William A. Stanton on “The Failures of U.S. Policy Towards China”
India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions
Venue: Silver Oaks Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi The 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 26th to 29th October 2015, with all 54 heads of African nations having been invited for the Summit. This is the most significant diplomatic outreach by the Government of India underlining the… Continue reading India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions
Joint Seminar on India-Korea Relations
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delh - Embassy of the Republic of Korea, New Delhi 9.45: Registration and Coffee 10.00: Welcome Remarks Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, New Delhi Brig Rumel Dahiya (Retd.), DDG, IDSA Session I: 10.15- 11.30: India-Korea Bilateral Relations: Political, Economic and Defence (15 minutes per speaker… Continue reading Joint Seminar on India-Korea Relations
Talk by Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews, on ‘Australia’s Defence Policies and Growing Synergies with India’
Chair: Ambassador Biren Nanda, Former High Commissioner of India Read complete text of address About the Speaker Kevin Andrews was sworn in as the Minister for Defence in the Australian Government on 23 December 2014. A member of Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s Cabinet, the Minister has been a member of the Australian Commonwealth Parliament, since… Continue reading Talk by Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews, on ‘Australia’s Defence Policies and Growing Synergies with India’
Speech by Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews, on ‘Australia’s Defence Policy and Relationship with India’
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. And thank you to the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) for hosting. The IDSA is a welcome and prestigious Indian voice in the international strategic and defence think tank community. In particular, I value the opportunity to interact… Continue reading Speech by Australian Minister for Defence, Kevin Andrews, on ‘Australia’s Defence Policy and Relationship with India’
Eminent Persons’ Lecture Series – Talk by HE Sher Bahadur Deuba on “Political Situation in Nepal”
About the Speaker HE Sher Bahadur Deuba is Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Senior Leader of the Nepali Congress. Excellencies, Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen! I would like to begin by offering my heartfelt condolences on the sad and untimely demise of Former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam. It is an irreparable loss for… Continue reading Eminent Persons’ Lecture Series – Talk by HE Sher Bahadur Deuba on “Political Situation in Nepal”
Eminent Persons’ Lecture Series – Lecture by HE Mr Evan Garcia on “Issues of South China Sea and Future Prognosis: A Philippine Perspective”
About the Speaker Evan P. Garcia is Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines I would like to thank the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses for the kind invitation to be part of today’s discussion. I am immensely pleased and honored to join the list of Eminent Persons who… Continue reading Eminent Persons’ Lecture Series – Lecture by HE Mr Evan Garcia on “Issues of South China Sea and Future Prognosis: A Philippine Perspective”
Strengthening Nuclear Security: Compliance to the Principal Legal Instruments of Nuclear Security
Chair: Dr Arvind KumarExternal Discussants: Dr Sitakanta Mishra and Dr Manish DhabadeInternal Discussants: Mr S Samuel C Rajiv and Ms Sourabhi Mukherji Presentation Nuclear security concerns during the Cold War era revolved around the concepts of nuclear deterrence and nuclear proliferation. However, in the 21st century, due to increased globalization, political instability and terrorist activities… Continue reading Strengthening Nuclear Security: Compliance to the Principal Legal Instruments of Nuclear Security
India’s Decision Making on Cross Border Natural Gas Pipelines (1989-2012)
Chair: Dr. Gulshan DietlExternal Discussants: Ms. Lidya Powell and Mr. Ragunatha MishraInternal Discussants: Dr. Smriti Pattnaik and Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha In the 21st century a nation’s economy thrives on its efficient and boundless use of energy. In this context, India holds one of the largest markets of energy consumption in the world. Therefore, energy… Continue reading India’s Decision Making on Cross Border Natural Gas Pipelines (1989-2012)
India in Global Governance: Engaging the Counter-Terrorism Regime
Chair: Mr. G. K. PillaiExternal Discussants: Dr. Suresh K. Goel and Dr. Rana BanerjiInternal Discussants: Dr. Vinod Kumar and Dr. Saurabh Mishra Presentation The paper focuses on the counter-terrorism regime and highlights that there is a gap in the literature in demonstrating India’s evolving role in the norm building process of this regime. In the… Continue reading India in Global Governance: Engaging the Counter-Terrorism Regime
Iran Sanctions and India
Chair: Prof. Girijesh PantExternal Discussants: Prof. Gulshan Dietl, Nidhi VermaInternal Discussants: Dr. G. Balachandran, Shebonti Ray Dadwal The paper examined the sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council (UNSC), the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) against Iran in the aftermath of the Iranian nuclear issue being referred to the UNSC in February… Continue reading Iran Sanctions and India
An Assessment of Organisational Change in the Indian Army
Chairperson: Lt. Gen. Satish Nambiar (Retd.)External Discussants: Brig. Gurmeet Kanwal (Retd.), Brig. Rahul Bhonsle (Retd.)Internal Discussants: Gp. Capt. Ajey Lele (Retd.), Col. Vijai Singh Rana The paper analysed military change in the context of the Indian Army, with specific focus on organisational innovation and change. It specifically looked at two case studies – the restructuring… Continue reading An Assessment of Organisational Change in the Indian Army
China’s Military Reforms: People’s Liberation Army’s Adaptation to Joint Operations
Chairperson: Lt. Gen. J.S. Bajwa (Retd.)External Discussants: Commander Lalit Kapur, Gp. Capt. Ravinder Singh ChhatwalInternal Discussant: Col. Vivek Chadha (Retd.) China embarked on its ‘four modernizations’ drive in the late 1970s. However, it was only over the past two decades that China carried out a comprehensive military modernization program. China gave special impetus to joint… Continue reading China’s Military Reforms: People’s Liberation Army’s Adaptation to Joint Operations
Keynote address by Secretary (East) in the Academic Session of Delhi Dialogue VII; 12 March 2015
Brig. Rumel Dahiya Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen, I feel privileged to be here with you at the inaugural of the Academic Session of the seventh edition of the Delhi Dialogue. We had a good start to this year’s event yesterday with the first-ever full fledged Business Session in the morning attended by industry captains… Continue reading Keynote address by Secretary (East) in the Academic Session of Delhi Dialogue VII; 12 March 2015
Delhi Dialogue VII on ASEAN-India: Shaping the Post-2015 Agenda
Concept Note Photographs Programme CONFERENCE PROGRAMME 12 March, 2015, Thursday Venue: Auditorium, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi ACADEMIC SESSION (0930-1730 hours): 0900-0930 hours - Registration 0930-0935 hours - Welcome Address by Brig. Rumel Dahiya (Retd), Dy. Director General, IDSA 0935-0945 hours - Keynote Address by Shri. Anil Wadhwa, Secretary… Continue reading Delhi Dialogue VII on ASEAN-India: Shaping the Post-2015 Agenda
Keynote Address by Shri Navtej Singh Sarna, Secretary (West): 3rd India-Africa Strategic Dialogue
Good morning Brig. Dahiya, distinguished participants from Africa, distinguished participants from the Indian think tank community, scholars, senior diplomats and friends, first of all my apologies for reaching late. It is a privilege to be here, the inauguration of the Third India-Africa Strategic Dialogue, following the other two, which have been mentioned in 2011, 2013… Continue reading Keynote Address by Shri Navtej Singh Sarna, Secretary (West): 3rd India-Africa Strategic Dialogue
Expanding Footprint of Bangladeshi Terror Network in India
Chair: General (Retd.) Y.M. BammiExternal Discussants: Mr. K. Srinivasan and Mr. Malladi Rama RaoInternal Discussant: Ms. Gulbin Sultana India has often accused Bangladesh of harbouring insurgents and exporting terrorism to India. However, the October 02, 2014 Burdwan blast has challenged this notion. The case has demonstrated that terrorist groups are operating from within Indian territory.… Continue reading Expanding Footprint of Bangladeshi Terror Network in India
Valedictory Address at the 17th Asian Security Conference on “Asian Security: Comprehending the Indian Approach”
Brig Dahiya, Distinguished participants, Ladies & gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me to deliver the valedictory address at the 17th Asian Security Conference. ASC is not only the signature event of the IDSA, it has emerged as a key event in the global calendar of important conferences. The issues discussed in the conference… Continue reading Valedictory Address at the 17th Asian Security Conference on “Asian Security: Comprehending the Indian Approach”
