Africa – India Partnership: African Perspectives It is now the 56th anniversary of the birth of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), precursor of the African Union. The advent of the African Union in 2002 marked a significant milestone and important chapter in the history of the continent. The vision and objectives of the African Union focus very much on “people -centered development” and on a transformative agenda. The principal goal of the African Union is to accelerate progress towards an integrated, prosperous and inclusive Africa, at peace with itself, playing a dynamic role in the continental and global arena. Nejmeddine Lakhal July-December 2019 Africa Trends
Africa in the Global Order: Indian Perspective As a continent with vast natural, mineral and energy resources, Africa’s global significance in today’s world cannot be disputed. In recent years, Africa has become the centre of global attention with both traditional powers and emerging powers like China, India, Japan, and others engaging the countries in the region. Four specific developments denote the growing importance of Africa in the global order. Michael A.N.N. Oquaye July-December 2019 Africa Trends
Keynote Address “India-Africa Partnership in a Changing World” Mr. T.S. Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India I am privileged to be a part of the Africa Day round-table discussions on ‘India-Africa Partnership in a changing world’. It is an honour to be able to address such a distinguished gathering. I thank the Director General and IDSA for taking this initiative. I also welcome all Heads of Mission and representatives from African countries. T.S. Tirumurti July-December 2019 Africa Trends
Opening Remarks H.E Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam, Ambassador of Eritrea and Dean of African Heads of Missions It is my pleasure to be here for this important Africa Day roundtable dialogue on India-Africa Partnership in a Changing World. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam July-December 2019 Africa Trends
Welcome Remarks The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses has hosted the Africa Day Roundtable annually since the last three years in order to commemorate Africa Day, which was earlier referred to as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day. The IDSA Africa Day Roundtable has evolved into a well-established platform to discuss India-Africa ties. It contributes to the giant strides that India has taken under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to re-define and transform its ties with the dynamic continent of Africa. Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy July-December 2019 Africa Trends
Influence and Leverage of Indian Seapower: From Kargil to Future Readiness Using the Kargil conflict as a backdrop, the article explains why the leverage and influence of sea power matters. During Kargil, situated in a small area of Jammu and Kashmir, and far away from the sea, the robust deployment of the Indian Navy created politico-diplomatic pressure that contributed indirectly to the outcome. Two decades hence, the navy’s multiple strategies as doctrinally enunciated, when complemented by the broader initiatives of SAGAR and SAGARMALA, assist in India becoming a pivot for economic progress and for mutual security in the Indian Ocean Region. Sudarshan Shrikhande July-September 2019 Journal of Defence Studies
The Kargil War and India’s Security Environment The Kargil conflict presented an opportunity for a relook at India’s national security environment in terms of defence preparedness. The Kargil Review Committee report pointed to the deficiencies in India’s security management system and gave a call for course correction especially in terms of integration of the armed forces, defence modernisation, and optimum defence budgeting and expenditure.
