17th Asian Security Conference: Asian Security: Comprehending the Indian Approach
Concept Note The shift of power to Asia in the 21st century with its imminent economic rise has amplified the security challenges that the continent faces within the larger rubric of international relations. Key concerns include major power rivalries, tensions over disputed territories, freedom of Sea Lanes of Communications (SLOCs), security dilemmas connected to military… Continue reading 17th Asian Security Conference: Asian Security: Comprehending the Indian Approach
India-China Riparian Relations: Towards Rationality
Chair: Prof. Brahma ChellaneyExternal Discussants: Mr. Sanjay Gupta and Mr. Joydeep GuptaInternal Discussants: Ms. Shebonti Ray Dadwal and Dr. Jagannath Prasad Panda Key points of presentation: India and China have long been associated as rising powers in Asia. In order to boost their economy and growth rates, they need uninterrupted sources of water supply. Water has emerged… Continue reading India-China Riparian Relations: Towards Rationality
Dharma and Artha
Chairperson: Prof. Charan Das WadhvaExternal Discussants: Amb. H. H. S. Viswanathan, Dr. Deepshikha ShahiInternal Discussants: Dr. S. Kalyanaraman, Saurabh Mishra Major Arguments of the Paper: One of the fundamental aims of political science in Indian traditions was to create the cultural conditions necessary for the pursuit of the four great ends of life, the purusharthas… Continue reading Dharma and Artha
Enhancing Energy Security in Rural Tanzania: Examples of Successful Community Engagement in Rural Electrification from South Asian Countries
Chair: Prof. Rajen HarsheExternal Discussants: Ms. Lidya Powell and Mr. Nitya NandaInternal Discussants: Ms. Ruchita Beri and Dr. Smruti S. Pattanaik Presentation: Tanzania is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa and as a result of this the demand for electricity is increasing considerably. However, the access to electricity and electricity penetration in Tanzania… Continue reading Enhancing Energy Security in Rural Tanzania: Examples of Successful Community Engagement in Rural Electrification from South Asian Countries
Keynote Address by Shri Prakash Singh on Internal Security Challenges: Strengthening Security Force Capabilities
The internal security of the country presents a dismal scenario. We have a fractured landscape. Terrorist groups, indigenous and trans-national, are trying to destabilise the country. There is separatist movement in J&K fuelled by Pakistan. The north-east has multiple insurgencies. A vast swathe of Central India is in a state of turmoil due to Maoist… Continue reading Keynote Address by Shri Prakash Singh on Internal Security Challenges: Strengthening Security Force Capabilities
Fifth Y B Chavan Memorial Lecture: Securing India’s Borders: The Way Ahead
Dr Madhav Godbole, Former Home Secretary, Government of India would deliver a lecture on ‘Securing India’s Borders: The Way Ahead', on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, under the series of Y B Chavan Memorial Lecture. The Lecture would be chaired by Shri P C Haldar Press… Continue reading Fifth Y B Chavan Memorial Lecture: Securing India’s Borders: The Way Ahead
Lecture by Dr Madhav Godbole on “Securing India’s Borders—The Way Ahead”
Introduction I am grateful to the Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) for inviting me to deliver the Y.B. Chavan Memorial Lecture. My gratitude is for more than one reason. I had known the founder of the Institute, K. Subrahmanyam, rather well since the days he was doing the ground-work for setting up the… Continue reading Lecture by Dr Madhav Godbole on “Securing India’s Borders—The Way Ahead”
Talk by Mr Puneet Talwar on “US-India defence relations and areas for cooperation, including defence trade”
Thank you very much, Ambassador Shankar, for that very kind introduction… and even more importantly, thank you for everything you have done to deepen the ties between the United States and India… during your tenure in Washington and afterwards. Let me also thank General Dahiya, the Deputy Director General of the Institute, for inviting me… Continue reading Talk by Mr Puneet Talwar on “US-India defence relations and areas for cooperation, including defence trade”
Talk by David Brewster on “Bay of Bengal as a Coherent Strategic Space”
A talk by Dr David Brewster on ‘Bay of Bengal as a Coherent Strategic Space’, was organized by the Centre for SoutheastAsia & Oceania at IDSA on October 15. The speaker is distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, a Distinguished Research Fellow with the Australia India Institute, University of Melbourne, and a Fellow… Continue reading Talk by David Brewster on “Bay of Bengal as a Coherent Strategic Space”
8th South Asia Conference: The Role of Media in Promoting Regional Understanding in South Asia
Concept Note Media plays a very important role in generating public awareness and shaping public opinion. It is regarded as the fourth estate and an important pillar of democracy. With the mushrooming of media around the world– print, audio-visual and social– its role has become even more significant. The manner in which reports are filed… Continue reading 8th South Asia Conference: The Role of Media in Promoting Regional Understanding in South Asia
Talk by Amb. Virendra Gupta on “India-Africa Relations”
A talk by Shri Virendra Gupta, former High Commissioner of India to South Africa, on “India- Africa relations” was organized by the Africa, LAC and UN Centre on October 16, 2014. During the talk and the ensuing discussion several issues related to India engagement with the continent were raised. Many regions within Africa have fast… Continue reading Talk by Amb. Virendra Gupta on “India-Africa Relations”
Visit of National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (NRI-RI) Members to IDSA
A 29-member delegation from National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (NRI-RI) visited IDSA and interacted with scholars on ‘India’s Strategic Neighbourhood’. The delegation led by Dr. H.M Said Saile (IG Police) included Prof. H. Didin S. Damanhiri, Joko Prostowo, Budi Setiyadi and Wahiu Djatmiko. Members of armed forces, judiciary, police, business chambers as… Continue reading Visit of National Resilience Institute of the Republic of Indonesia (NRI-RI) Members to IDSA
Talk by Rakhee Kalita Moral on “The Woman Rebel and the State: From Combat to Community”
The Internal Security Centre at IDSA organized a talk by Dr. Rakhee Kalita Moral on “The Woman Rebel and the State: From Combat to Community” on September 15, 2014. Brig. Rumel Dahiya (Retd), Deputy Director General, IDSA, chaired the talk. The talk aimed to look into the suppressed history of the women rebels in the… Continue reading Talk by Rakhee Kalita Moral on “The Woman Rebel and the State: From Combat to Community”
Keynote Address at 1st Annual Conference on West Asia on “Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications”
Ladies and gentlemen, The Arab uprisings, and in particular the current West Asia crises in Iraq, Israel-Palestine, Libya and Syria have continued to challenge the traditional actors and alliances in the region. In the emerging order, there will be greater devolution of powers to the regional actors, although it is unclear how much space there… Continue reading Keynote Address at 1st Annual Conference on West Asia on “Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications”
1st West Asia Conference – Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications
Concept Note The West Asian region continues its struggle to establish a stable political order. As the popular protests removed many longstanding authoritarian regimes throughout West Asia and North Africa in 2011, the contemporary geo-political situation seems to be getting more complex day by day. The hoped-for transition from authoritarianism to democratisation has been rather… Continue reading 1st West Asia Conference – Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications
Keynote Address at 1st Annual Conference on West Asia on “Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications”
Ladies and gentlemen, The Arab uprisings, and in particular the current West Asia crises in Iraq, Israel-Palestine, Libya and Syria have continued to challenge the traditional actors and alliances in the region. In the emerging order, there will be greater devolution of powers to the regional actors, although it is unclear how much space there… Continue reading Keynote Address at 1st Annual Conference on West Asia on “Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications”
West Africa’s Energy Potential: Opportunities and Challenges for India
Chair: Amb Niranjan Desai (Retd)External Discussants: Amb H H S Vishwanathan (Retd), Prof Girijesh Pant, Amb V B Soni (Retd)Internal Discussants: Dr Shebonti Ray Dadwal, Mr Nachiket Khadkiwala Presentation: Africa is not a monolith and there are seven regional groupings in the continent. The West African region is home to Africa’s largest population and fastest… Continue reading West Africa’s Energy Potential: Opportunities and Challenges for India
The Indian Navy’s Growing Maritime Reach: An Unfinished Agenda
Chair: Vice Admiral (Retd) Anup SinghExternal Discussant: Cmde (Retd) Rajeev Sawhney and Cdr Gurpreet KhuranaInternal Discussant: Cmde Ajay Chhabra The paper argues that as the pre-eminent maritime force in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy has, in recent years, witnessed a sharp rise in its contribution to regional maritime security efforts. But beyond the… Continue reading The Indian Navy’s Growing Maritime Reach: An Unfinished Agenda
IDSA Scholars Interactions with Congressional Staff
On July 1, 2014, a group of senior Congressional Staff visited IDSA for a briefing and interaction with scholars. The discussion covered a wide range of issues pertaining to India-US relations, regional security issues and other pressing foreign policy issues. Such interactions are generally efforts to educate US Congress on issues relating to India as… Continue reading IDSA Scholars Interactions with Congressional Staff
US Congress and the Iran Nuclear Issue
Chair: Amb. K.C. SinghDiscussants: Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra, Dr. G. Balachandran and Shebonti Ray Dadwal The paper examined the role of the US Congress vis-à-vis the Iran nuclear issue during the time period of the Obama administration. The paper began with an overview of the Executive-Congressional measures targeting Iran during the Clinton and the Bush administrations.… Continue reading US Congress and the Iran Nuclear Issue
Enhancing Jointness in Indian Armed Forces: Case for Unified Commands
Chair: Vice Admiral Anup Singh (Retd)External Discussants: Brig Rahul Bhonsle (Retd) and Gp Capt Vivek KapurInternal Discussants: Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) and Gp Capt Naval Jagota The paper was an attempt to bring out the necessity to establish unified commands for enhanced jointness and integration at the strategic and operational level in the Indian context.… Continue reading Enhancing Jointness in Indian Armed Forces: Case for Unified Commands
Visit of the Tanzanian National Defence College Delegation
A nineteen member delegation from the Tanzanian National Defence College visited the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) on June 11, 2014. The Africa, Latin America & UN Centre at the institute organised an interactive session with them. The visiting delegation, headed by Maj Gen Festo Ndewiro Ulomi (Retd), was briefed about the internal… Continue reading Visit of the Tanzanian National Defence College Delegation
Conference on “60th Anniversary of Panchsheel Relevance for India-China Relations”
The East Asia Centre, IDSA, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Delhi, organised a one-day conference titled “60th Anniversary of Panchsheel: Relevance for India-China Relations” on 11 June 2014. The conference had three sessions, besides the inaugural one. The Chinese delegation included former Chinese Ambassador to India, Mr.… Continue reading Conference on “60th Anniversary of Panchsheel Relevance for India-China Relations”
Conference on “60th Anniversary of Panchsheel Relevance for India-China Relations”
The East Asia Centre, IDSA, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in New Delhi, organised a one-day conference titled “60th Anniversary of Panchsheel: Relevance for India-China Relations” on 11 June 2014. The conference had three sessions, besides the inaugural one. The Chinese delegation included former Chinese Ambassador to India, Mr.… Continue reading Conference on “60th Anniversary of Panchsheel Relevance for India-China Relations”
Talk by Lt Gen V K Ahluwalia (Retd.) on “Future of the Naxalite Movement”
Chair: Dr Arvind Gupta Lt Gen (Retd.)V K Ahluwalia gave a presentation on “Future of the Naxalite Movement”, at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), on June 5, 2014. Lt Gen Ahluwalia is the author of the book “Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond: Strategic Challenges to Resolve Naxalism”. He is presently, Member, Armed… Continue reading Talk by Lt Gen V K Ahluwalia (Retd.) on “Future of the Naxalite Movement”
Talk by Shri G.K. Pillai, Distinguished Fellow, IDSA on “Naga Peace Talks: What Next?
The Internal Security Centre, IDSA organized a talk on ‘Naga Peace Talks: What Next?’ on 04 June 2014 by G K Pillai, former Home Secretary of India and presently, Distinguished Fellow, IDSA. Pillai gave his views on the current situation in Naga peace negotiations as well as the unique history of the Naga people. Dr.… Continue reading Talk by Shri G.K. Pillai, Distinguished Fellow, IDSA on “Naga Peace Talks: What Next?
Nanotechnology: Current Global Trends and Future Military Applications for “Soldier as a System”
Chair: Dr W SelvamurthyExternal Discussants: Rear Admiral (Retd) S Kulshrestha and Col Deepak KohliInternal Discussants: Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) and Dr Cherian Samuel
Indian Maritime Strategy: Drivers and Imperatives
Chair: R Adm (Retd) K RajamenonExternal Discussants: R Adm SY Srikhande, Dr. Vijay Sakhuja and Cdr R MishraInternal Discussants: Commodore Ajay Chhabra The author argues that as the world looks towards Indian Navy to deliver more it is time to take a stock of where India’s maritime strategy stands. The paper traces the evolution of… Continue reading Indian Maritime Strategy: Drivers and Imperatives
Changing Patterns in Nepal-China Relations
Chair: Maj Gen Ashok K Mehta (Retd)External Discussants: Capt (IN) Alok Bansal and Dr Abanti BhattacharyaInternal Discussants: Dr Nihar Nayak and Dr Prashant Kumar Singh
Indian Army: Evolving to Adapt Military Change in CI Operations
Chair: Lt Gen Mukesh Sabharwal (Retd.)External Discussants: Lt Gen D S Hooda and Maj Gen Umong Sethi (Retd)Internal Discussants: Gp. Capt. Naval Jgota and Col. Vijai Singh Rana While presenting the paper the author at the outset made it clear that this paper is part of a project that seeks to explain how the Indian… Continue reading Indian Army: Evolving to Adapt Military Change in CI Operations
Egypt’s Faltering Transition: Domestic and Regional Dynamics and Challenges for India
Chairperson: Ambassador Arundhati GhoseExternal Discussants: Shri Sanjay Singh and Professor Gulshan DietlInternal Discussants: Dr P K Pradhan and Ms Ruchita Beri The paper is an attempt to analytically examine the intricacies of Egypt’s transition, its domestic-regional dynamics and nature of Indo-Egyptian relations. In the introductory remarks, author briefly discussed Egypt’s geographic, demographic, civilizational and geo-political… Continue reading Egypt’s Faltering Transition: Domestic and Regional Dynamics and Challenges for India
The ULFA, the PLA, and the UNLF: Will negotiations Work?
Chair: Shri E N Ram MohanExternal Discussants: Dr M Amarjeet Singh and Mr Bidhan S LaishramInternal Discussants: Ms Shruti Pandalai and Ms Gulbin Sultana The paper aims to understand whether the peace negotiations with the armed groups, i.e., the UNLF and the PLA of Manipur, are viable, and also underlines the debates generated in Assam… Continue reading The ULFA, the PLA, and the UNLF: Will negotiations Work?
Coping with a Rising China: An Analysis of the Indian Official Discourse 1996 – 2012
Chair: Lt Gen Y M Bammi (Retd)External Discussants: Lt Gen Y M Bammi (Retd) and Ambassador S K BhutaniInternal Discussants: Group Captain Naval Jagota and Mr Avinash Godbole
Indian Ocean Maritime Security Cooperation: Will India Lead?
Chairperson: R Adm (Retd) K RajamenonExternal Discussants: Professor Baladas Ghoshal, Dr. Vijay SakhujaInternal Discussant: Cmd SS Parmar The paper focusses on the prospects of Maritime Security Cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and India’s role in it. Maritime security has become a central issue for regional and extra-regional actors. Emerging traditional and non-traditional security… Continue reading Indian Ocean Maritime Security Cooperation: Will India Lead?
International Seminar on Kautilya
Programme 0900- 0930 Registration and tea 0930- 1000 Inaugural Session Welcome Remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director General (DG) IDSAKeynote Address by Shri Shivshankar Menon, National Security Adviser 1000-1130 Session I- Revisiting Issues from Text Chair: K. Srinivasan Presenters: (1 and 2 via Skype) Prof Patrick Olivelle: (a) “What are the issues of Ecology and… Continue reading International Seminar on Kautilya
Speaking Notes at the International Conference on Kautilya
Watch Video Dr. Arvind Gupta, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for asking me to speak to your seminar on the Arthashastra. I must congratulate Dr Gupta and the IDSA on your sustained Kautilya initiative which has really gained strength in three years. You have prompted scholars in India to undertake fresh and valuable research on… Continue reading Speaking Notes at the International Conference on Kautilya
International Conference on A Nuclear Weapon-Free World: From Conception to Reality
DAY I: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 0900 hrs Registration 1000 – 1045 hrs INAUGURAL SESSION CHAIR: Shri Shivshankar Menon, NSA. Welcome Remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director-General, IDSA. Remarks by Shri Shivshankar Menon, NSA. Inaugural Address by Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India. 1045 – 1100 hrs Tea Break 1100 – 1300 hrs SESSION… Continue reading International Conference on A Nuclear Weapon-Free World: From Conception to Reality
Inaugural Address by Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India on A Nuclear Weapon-Free World: From Conception to Reality
Watch Video Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for your kind words of welcome. Let me begin by complimenting the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses and the Indian Pugwash Society for organising this international Conference on moving the idea of a nuclear weapon-free world from conception to reality. To my mind, there is no theme… Continue reading Inaugural Address by Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India on A Nuclear Weapon-Free World: From Conception to Reality
From Looks to Action: Thailand-India Strategic Convergence and Defence Cooperation
Chairperson: Prof Charan D WadhvaExternal Discussants: Prof S D Muni and Prof Ganganath JhaInternal Discussants: Cdr S S Parmar and Dr Udai Bhanu Singh Prof. Wadhwa initiated the event by giving a briefing on India-Thailand bilateral relations which is grounded on historical inheritances. Thailand, being one of the closest Southeast Asian neighbours of India, bears… Continue reading From Looks to Action: Thailand-India Strategic Convergence and Defence Cooperation
Emerging contours of Iran-China Relations: An Overview
Chairperson: Amb Ishrat AzizExternal Discussants: Prof A K Pasha and Prof Qamar AghaInternal Discussants: Col Rajeev Agrawal and Dr Prashant Kumar Singh The paper holistically examines the nature, scope and direction of Iran-China bilateral relations. The author, in this study, highlights dimensions of political and economic intimacy between Tehran and Beijing and elaborates how the… Continue reading Emerging contours of Iran-China Relations: An Overview
Arms Trade Offset: Global Trend and ‘Best’ Practices
Chairperson: Shri V. K. MisraDiscussants: Shri A. K. Ghosh and Shri Amit Cowshish Dr Laxman Kumar Behera’s presentation on “Arms Trade Offset: Global Trend and ‘Best’ Practices” was broadly divided into two parts. While in the first part of his presentation Dr Behera explained about the volumes, trends, and emerging issues of global offsets. In… Continue reading Arms Trade Offset: Global Trend and ‘Best’ Practices
Visit of Young Parliamentarians from African Countries to IDSA
Facilitated by the Ministry of External Affairs, a nine member delegation of young parliamentarians from Algeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, South Sudan and Uganda visited the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses on March 13, 2014 for an interaction with Scholars. During the deliberations, following issues were discussed: Military and Defence related issues The young… Continue reading Visit of Young Parliamentarians from African Countries to IDSA
Delhi Dialogue VI: Realizing the ASEAN-India Vision for Partnership and Prosperity
Photogallery Concept Note India and ASEAN today are in the vortex of change as new strategic and economic trends shape the Asia-Pacific or the Indo-Pacific region. As a period of power transition marked by the rise of China and the economic dynamism of the Asia-Pacific region, it generated its own set of uncertainties and anxieties… Continue reading Delhi Dialogue VI: Realizing the ASEAN-India Vision for Partnership and Prosperity
Keynote address at 6th IISS-MEA Dialogue on ‘India’s extended neighbourhood: Prospects and Challenges’
Thank you for inviting me to address the fifth edition of dialogue between the Ministry of External Affairs, International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), London and IDSA, New Delhi. I would like to specially welcome our friends from IISS, who have travelled a long way to be with us to enrich this important discussion on… Continue reading Keynote address at 6th IISS-MEA Dialogue on ‘India’s extended neighbourhood: Prospects and Challenges’
Present Situation in Egypt, and Precipitation of events in the Middle East and its spillover effects on South Asia
Speaker: Amb. Gillane Allam, Ambassador Egyptian Council for Foreign Affairs
How has the Army Adapted to Change in Counterinsurgency Operations
The army has been involved in counterinsurgency (CI) operations for almost six decades both within the country and in Sri Lanka. The causes of these uprisings are well known, as is the evolution of CI movements. However, as a key constituent of the government’s CI strategy, a study of the army’s ability to adapt to… Continue reading How has the Army Adapted to Change in Counterinsurgency Operations
Identification of Effective Implementation Practices by Examining UNSCR 1540 (2004) After a Decade of its Existence
This workshop is being held in the framework of the 10th anniversary of the adoption of 1540 to both better understand the resolution’s implementation and to identify effective practices for the implementation of the resolution going forward. The primary participants in the event will be members of civil society who have identified effective practices. The… Continue reading Identification of Effective Implementation Practices by Examining UNSCR 1540 (2004) After a Decade of its Existence
Speaking Notes at the 16th Asian Security Conference on “Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response”
Watch Video Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, IDSA, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for asking me to speak to your conference. The IDSA Asian Security Con-ference has become an annual event that we look forward to as an occasion to review Asian issues and to learn from each other. As usual you have an impressive list… Continue reading Speaking Notes at the 16th Asian Security Conference on “Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response”
Keynote Address at the 16th Asian Security Conference on “Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response”
Watch Video I am grateful for the privilege afforded, to deliver the Keynote Address at the 16th Asian Security Conference on Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia – India’s Response, which is being organized by the Institute of Defence Studies and Analysis. The IDSA is one of India’s leading think tanks, and its Conferences attract many… Continue reading Keynote Address at the 16th Asian Security Conference on “Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response”
16th Asian Security Conference: Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response
Concept Note There is little doubt that Asia – stretching from the Eurasian landmass to the maritime reaches of Australia and the South Pacific – is experiencing a major shift in the global balance of power. Expressions like the ‘Indo-Pacific’ and ‘Asia-Pacific’, contested they maybe, capture Asia’s expanse and dynamism. But for one brief and… Continue reading 16th Asian Security Conference: Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response
China’s Tryst with IORA: What Does it Mean for India?
Chairperson: V Admiral Anup Singh (Retd)External Discussants: Shri Jayadev Ranade and Professor Baladas GhoshalInternal Discussants: Cdr Abhijit Singh and Ruchita Beri
Talk by Michael Liebig on “Relevance of Kautilya’s Arthasastra for Modern Political Science”
The Military Affairs Centre at IDSA organised a talk by Michael Liebig, Visiting Fellow at IDSA on 14th February 2014 on the topic "Relevance of Kautilya's Arthasastra for Modern India." Michael Liebig gave a summary of his PhD thesis and pointed to follow-on research based upon it. The key points brought out by Liebig were:… Continue reading Talk by Michael Liebig on “Relevance of Kautilya’s Arthasastra for Modern Political Science”
United Nations Security Council Reform: Perspectives and Prospects
Concept Note Over the years, the world has changed in fundamental ways. We are witnessing a resurgence of Asia, Africa and Latin America. Growth and development have not only made the countries more interdependent, but new and increasingly complex challenges have also arisen. For multilateralism to remain relevant and effective in today’s world, multilateral institutions… Continue reading United Nations Security Council Reform: Perspectives and Prospects
Keynote address at the Seminar on United Nations Security Council reform: Perspectives and Prospects
Shri Arvind Gupta, Director General of the Institute of Defence Studies & Analyses (IDSA) Directors General for International Organizations from Brazil, Germany and Japan Your Excellencies Ambassadors and other distinguished members of the diplomatic corps Representatives of academia, civil society and media Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to be here with all of… Continue reading Keynote address at the Seminar on United Nations Security Council reform: Perspectives and Prospects
ASEAN and Conflict management in the South China Sea (SCS)
Chair: Professor Baladas GhoshalExternal Discussants: Dr Vijay Sakhuja and Professor Ganganath JhaInternal Discussants: Cdr S S Parmar and Ms M S Pratibha
Special Address – K Subrahmanyam Memorial Lecture by Kishore Mahbubani
Venue: IDSA Auditorium (2nd Floor) Speaker: Mr Kishore Mahbubani, Dean, LKY School, Singapore Title: Can India be Cunning? Chairperson: Dr Sanjay Baru, Director IISS Press Release Download Summary of the Lecture
The Importance of Nuclear Security: An Asian Perspectives
Chairperson: Professor R RajaramanExternal Discussants: Shri Amandeep Singh Gill and Dr Sitakanta MishraInternal Discussants: Dr Ashok K Behuria and Shri Kapil Patil
Prospects of Cross Line of Control (LoC) Travel and Trade
Chair: Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Kapil KakExternal Discussants: Professor Riyaz Punjabi and Professor K WarikooInternal Discussants: Dr Smruti S Pattanaik and Col (Retd)Vivek Chadha Dr Priyanka Singh, in her presentation, analysed the prospects of travel and trade across the LoC, which according to her, were of strategic significance for India. She applauded the efforts made… Continue reading Prospects of Cross Line of Control (LoC) Travel and Trade
Taiwan’s Role and Position on South China Sea, India-Taiwan Relations and Think-Tanks culture in Taiwan
Venue: Room no. 105, IDSA Chair person: Dr. Balachandrane Speakers: Prof. Mumin Chen from National Chung Hsing University, Prof. Tien-sze Fang and Dr. Ya-wen Yu from National Tsing Hua University
The US Pivot/Rebalance to Asia and the Japanese Response: Implications for India’s ‘Look East’ Policy
Chair person: Professor Sreemati ChakrabartiExternal Discussion: Professor K P Vijaylakshmi and Professor Lalima VarmaInternal Discussion: Dr R N Das and Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastav
13th IDSA-BESA Bilateral Dialogue on “Evolving Political and Security Dynamics in the Region: Implications for India and Israel”
0930-1000h: Registration 1000-11045h: Inaugural Session Welcome Address by DG IDSA Opening Remarks by Director BESA Keynote Address by JS (WANA), MEA, Government of India (tbc) Special address by Mr. Yahel Vilan; Deputy Chief of Mission/Charge de’ Affairs to India. 1045-1115h: Tea Break 1115-1300h: Session 1: Round Table on Evolving Global Strategic Environment in South and… Continue reading 13th IDSA-BESA Bilateral Dialogue on “Evolving Political and Security Dynamics in the Region: Implications for India and Israel”
Military Change in India: An Appraisal of the Evolving Strategy Towards Pakistan
Chairperson: Lt Gen HS Lidder (Retd)External Discussants: Vice Adm Anup Singh (Retd), Lt Gen Prakash Menon (Retd) and Professor Rajesh RajagopalanInternal Discussant: Col PK Gautam (Retd) This paper primarily made an attempt to understand India’s evolving military strategy towards Pakistan. It analyzes this evolution using the theoretical framework of mlitary change, which can be conceived… Continue reading Military Change in India: An Appraisal of the Evolving Strategy Towards Pakistan
India’s Neighbouring Borderlands: An Anthropological Approach
Venue: Room no. 005, IDSA Introductory address by H.E. Shekhar Dutt, Hon'ble Governor of Chhattisgarh
Talk by Lt Gen SA Hasnain (Retd), on “Kashmir 2014: A Review and Prognosis”
The Internal Security Centre at IDSA conducted a talk by Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) on 06 January 2014 on the topic “Kashmir 2014: A Review and a Prognosis”. Gen Hasnain provided a strategic review of the Kashmir situation through the 1990s and 2000-2013 followed by a prognosis for the period 2014-18. This involved… Continue reading Talk by Lt Gen SA Hasnain (Retd), on “Kashmir 2014: A Review and Prognosis”
US Factor in Sino–Indian Relations: India’s Fine Balancing
Chairperson: Prof. Christopher S. Raj External Discussants: Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra and Prof. Sreeram ChauliaInternal Discussants: Dr. Mahua Bhattacharya and Sanjeev Srivastava
Talk by Mr. Falih Al-Fayyadh, National Security Adviser, Republic of Iraq
IDSA organized an interaction on Current Developments in Iraq and the West Asian Region on 20 December, 2013. A five member delegation from Iraq led by His Excellency Minister Falih Al-Fayyadh, National Security Adviser; Republic of Iraq gave insights into situation prevailing in Iraq and commented on the scope for India-Iraq ties. Dr. Arvind Gupta,… Continue reading Talk by Mr. Falih Al-Fayyadh, National Security Adviser, Republic of Iraq
Domestic Politics of Bangladesh and India – Bangladesh Relations
This paper primarily made an attempt to discuss the effect of domestic politics of Bangladesh on India-Bangladesh Relations. It delved into some of the historical processes that resulted in the formation of community-consciousness among the Bengali Muslims whose interests were often at variance with not only the Hindus but also members of their own religion… Continue reading Domestic Politics of Bangladesh and India – Bangladesh Relations
Talk by Bharat Wariavwalla on “State, Secularism and Democracy: Can Liberal Democracy Prosper in the West Asia?”
Chair: Dr. Arvind Gupta, DG IDSA Discussant: Amb Talmiz Ahmad The West Asian region has been making news since December 2010 when the revolution broke out on the streets of Tunis. Since then, the entire West Asia has remained politically volatile and the discourse on so-called Arab Spring and region’s political transformation has found a… Continue reading Talk by Bharat Wariavwalla on “State, Secularism and Democracy: Can Liberal Democracy Prosper in the West Asia?”
Special Address – Talk by Cho Tae-yong on “The Situation of the Korean Peninsula and the ROK Policy towards North Korea”
Speaker: His Excellency Cho Tae-yong, Special Representative (Vice Minister level), for Korean Peninsula Affairs, Republic of Korea Speaker's Profile Mr Cho Tae-yong is the Special Representative (Vice Minister level), for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea since May 2013. He is a career diplomat and started… Continue reading Special Address – Talk by Cho Tae-yong on “The Situation of the Korean Peninsula and the ROK Policy towards North Korea”
Talk by Mr Nabil Fahmy on “Developments in Egypt and the Region”
Speaker: Hon'ble Foreign Minister of Egypt, Mr Nabil Fahmy Moderator: Ambassador (Retd) S K Bhutani
Framing of Nationalism in Nepal’s Radical Communist Movement: The India Factor
Chairperson: Brig Rumel Dahiya, SM (Retd)External Discussants: Ambassador Deb Mukherji and Ms Akashnya ShahInternal Discussants: Dr Anand Kumar and Dr Anshuman Behera Mr Post Bhadur Basnet, SAARC Visiting Fellow from Nepal presented his paper titled “Framing of Nationalism in Nepal’s Radical Communist Movement: The Indian Factor” on 29 November 2013. The paper argues that the… Continue reading Framing of Nationalism in Nepal’s Radical Communist Movement: The India Factor
Fourth YB Chavan Memorial Lecture: Maritime Security of India – Future Challenges
Speaker's Profile Admiral Arun Prakash retired as India’s 20th Naval Chief and Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee in end-2006. Commissioned into the Executive Branch in 1966, he specialized in aviation and has flown fighters from aircraft-carriers and patrol-aircraft and helicopters from ashore. During a career spanning over 40 years, he commanded four warships including the… Continue reading Fourth YB Chavan Memorial Lecture: Maritime Security of India – Future Challenges
Maritime Security Of India: Future Challenges
Click here to watch Video I consider it a privilege to be here this evening, to deliver the YB Chavan memorial talk, honouring an illustrious Defence Minister during whose tenure the IDSA was founded. Shri YB Chavan, freedom-fighter, social-activist and veteran politician was the Chief Minister of Maharashtra when his services were sought by PM… Continue reading Maritime Security Of India: Future Challenges
Threat of Israel’s Regional Isolation and Imperatives for the Future
Event: Fellows’ seminarChair: Ambassador Rajiv SikriExternal Discussants: Dr. P R Kumaraswamy, Mr. Ashok SinghInternal Discussant: Mr. S Samuel C Rajiv The paper provides a comprehensive overview of Israel’s history since its birth in 1948 and examines the topical threat of its isolation in the West Asian region. A temporal overview of Israel’s troubled transition since… Continue reading Threat of Israel’s Regional Isolation and Imperatives for the Future
Second India-Africa Strategic Dialogue: Common Security Challenges for the Next Decade: Perspectives from India and Africa
The 2nd India- Africa Strategic Dialogue on ‘Common Security Challenges for the Next Decade: Perspectives from India and Africa’ was organised at the IDSA on November 18-19, 2013. The conference brought together prominent researchers and eminent persons from Africa and India to discuss and debate on issues of strategic relevance. Concept Note Rapporteurs' Report Inaugural… Continue reading Second India-Africa Strategic Dialogue: Common Security Challenges for the Next Decade: Perspectives from India and Africa
Inaugural Address by Shri Dinkar Khullar, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs at the Second India-Africa Strategic Dialogue-Common Security Challenges for the Next Decade: Perspectives from India and Africa
Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director-General, IDSA Scholars from Africa, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed a privilege to be here at the inaugural session of the 2nd India Africa Strategic Dialogue organized by the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA). It was under the second India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-II) that IDSA was entrusted to… Continue reading Inaugural Address by Shri Dinkar Khullar, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs at the Second India-Africa Strategic Dialogue-Common Security Challenges for the Next Decade: Perspectives from India and Africa
49th Foundation Day Address by Montek Singh Ahluwalia
1100 to 1130 hrs Tea and registration 1125 Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission arrives and meets the guests 1130 Welcome remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, DG, IDSA 1135 to 1140 Introduction by the Moderator (Amb. Ronen Sen) 1140 to 1210 Address by Shri Montek Singh Ahluwalia on "Indian Economy and National Security"… Continue reading 49th Foundation Day Address by Montek Singh Ahluwalia
47th Annual General Body Meeting
The 47th Annual General Body Meeting of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses will be held on 09th November 2013 at 1230 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 47th Annual General Body Meeting
IDSA-MISIS 1st Bilateral Dialogue on “Myanmar in Transition: Implications for India”
Programme 9.30 – 10.00 am: Registration 10.00-10.15 am: Inaugural Session Welcome address by Dr Arvind Gupta, DG, IDSA Opening Remarks by MISIS Representative 10.15-11.30 am Session 1: Global and Regional Geopolitics Moderator: Amb. Rajiv Kumar Bhatia Panelists: 1. MISIS delegate 2. Mr. Sanjay Pulipaka, ICRIER Discussion 11.30-12.45 pm Session 2: India-Myanmar Relations Moderator: Amb. Veena… Continue reading IDSA-MISIS 1st Bilateral Dialogue on “Myanmar in Transition: Implications for India”
7th South Asia Conference: India & South Asia: Exploring Regional Perceptions
Concept Note India, in view of its geographical vastness, huge population and massive natural resources, is often seen as overbearing in the region. Its smaller neighbours have responded to the natural asymmetry more or less in similar ways in their bilateral engagements with India. At a more nuanced level, a perceived sense of insecurity vis-à-vis… Continue reading 7th South Asia Conference: India & South Asia: Exploring Regional Perceptions
Inaugural Address at the 7th South Asian Conference on “India & South Asia: Exploring Regional Perceptions”
Watch Video Director General IDSA, Shri Arvind Gupta, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Scholars of IDSA, Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I extend a warm welcome to all the delegates and participants representing their nation for the 7th South Asia Conference. IDSA’s efforts to bring together delegates from different countries in the South Asian region are… Continue reading Inaugural Address at the 7th South Asian Conference on “India & South Asia: Exploring Regional Perceptions”
Talk by Vice Admiral (Retd) Anup Singh on “India’s Maritime Domain: Untapped Opportunities”
Venue: Seminar Hall 1, IDSA Speaker: Vice Admiral (Retd) Anup Singh Chairperson: Dr Arvind Gupta, Director General, IDSA Speaker's Profile Vice Admiral Anup Singh (Retd), former Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, was commissioned in the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 1973. During his career, he commanded four ships of different classes, viz. Indian Naval… Continue reading Talk by Vice Admiral (Retd) Anup Singh on “India’s Maritime Domain: Untapped Opportunities”
India’s Maritime Domain: Untapped Opportunities
Abstract In order to assess the potential of India’s maritime environment, one needs to first imbibe the correct geostrategic perspective that India presents to the world. That perspective comes from looking at our peninsular configuration, the way it dominates the Indian Ocean and the way it acts as a focal point of trade routes. Indian… Continue reading India’s Maritime Domain: Untapped Opportunities
IDSA-APLN Round Table on ‘Regional Nuclear Dynamics’
Venue: Room No. 005 (Ground Floor) Speakers: Prof. Ramesh Thakur,Prof. Pervez Hoodbhoy,Prof. Gareth Evans Discussants: Dr. Rajiv Nayan, Prof. Rajesh Rajagopalan, Prof. Swaran Singh
2nd India-Australia 1.5 Dialogue on ‘Realizing the India-Australia Vision for Partnership and Prosperity’
Programme 9.00 – 9.30 am: Registration 9.30-10.00 am: Inaugural Session Welcome address by Dr Arvind Gupta, DG, IDSA Address by Admiral Christopher Barrie, AC RAN Retired, Adjunct Professor, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University. Address by Shri Sanjay Bhattacharyya, JS (South) MEA, Government of India. 10.00-11.30 am: Session 1: Emerging Strategic Equations in… Continue reading 2nd India-Australia 1.5 Dialogue on ‘Realizing the India-Australia Vision for Partnership and Prosperity’
