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The meeting focused on the geopolitical implications of US-China tariffs, emphasizing the need for dialogue and cooperation to stabilize trade relations amid rising tensions and economic challenges.
The meeting discusses US-China tariffs and their geopolitical implications, focusing on recent developments in trade relations.
The Council for Strategic Affairs (CSA) promotes education and dialogue on international relations and geopolitical issues.
Panelists include experts from various fields, providing perspectives on the impact of tariffs on both economies.
China views US tariffs as an attempt to contain its economic rise, leading to retaliatory measures against US goods.
The discussion emphasizes the importance of cooperation and dialogue to stabilize trade relations between the two countries.
Current tariffs significantly affect both economies, with projections of rising costs and reduced disposable income for households in the US.
China adopts a long-term strategy, unlike democracies that focus on short-term election cycles.
The trade war is viewed by China as a temporary setback in their growth trajectory.
China's economy relies on investments in futuristic technologies to overcome current challenges.
Trust in China is declining globally due to its aggressive policies and human rights issues.
The U.S. faces self-inflicted economic harm by restricting Chinese student admissions and trade relations.
China faces criticism for exploiting international norms and treaties, particularly through its WTO membership.
The U.S. restricts Chinese students due to concerns over espionage and intellectual property theft.
Young Chinese graduates increasingly avoid competition, opting for small jobs instead of returning to rural areas.
The Chinese government invests in skill development to prepare youth for future industries amid economic challenges.

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PROFESSOR SATO YOICHIRO holds a BA (Law) from Keio University, MA (International Studies) from University of South Carolina, and Ph.D (Political Science) from University of Hawaii, and is currently at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. Previously, he has also taught at the U.S. Department of Defense’s Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies and Auckland University (New Zealand) and has been a visiting professor at multiple institutions. His more than ten published books include The U.S.-Japan Security Alliance (co-edited with Takashi Inoguchi and G. John Ikenberry, Palgrave, 2011), Regional Institutions, Geopolitics and Economics in the Asia Pacific (co-edited with Steve Rothman and Utpal Vyas, Routledge, 2017), and Re-Rising Japan (co-edited with Hidekazu Sakai, Peter Lang, 2017). His commentaries have appeared in various global media, including Time, Newsweek, Al Jazeera, Agence Presse Francais, and Nikkei Asian Review.

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The meeting discussed the history, disputes, and potential alliances of Guyana and Venezuela, with a focus on the ongoing territorial conflict in the Essequibo region and its implications.

Guyana is located on the northern coast of South America and is considered a Caribbean country.

The history of Guyana involves colonization by the Dutch, English, and British, with a frequent change of hands.

Portuguese immigrants arrived in Guyana in 1834 and later Indian indentured laborers were imported to the country.

Ghana gained independence in 1966 and has a history of disputes with Suriname and Venezuela over the Essequibo region.

Ghana is rich in minerals and natural resources, including oil, but exploration has been hindered by conflicts and disputes.

Ghana's oil discoveries have the potential to make it one of the world's largest offshore oil producers.

Venezuela's economy is heavily dependent on oil, and its history is marked by political instability and economic challenges.

Venezuela's President Maduro is trying to assert control over the disputed Essequibo region, rich in oil and gas reserves.

The US under Trump's leadership has taken a firm stance against Venezuela's claims, vowing to protect Guyana's territorial integrity.

The international Court of Justice is expected to rule on the dispute next year, but tensions are likely to escalate before then.

The lecture was highly informative and educational, covering over 250 years of history to the present.

The visit of Marco Rubio to the Caribbean region and his statement were discussed.

President Ali faces challenges in gaining the support of Guyana's military forces.

Diana should consider building alliances, including with India, to strengthen its defense capabilities.

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-- The meeting discussed the complexities and challenges surrounding regime change in Syria, including the involvement of multiple actors, economic issues, and the potential for escalating violence.
-- The round table discussion is focused on regime change in Syria and its implications. Multiple countries and non-state actors are involved in the conflict, with different interests and alliances.
-- The challenges for rebuilding Syria include addressing sanctions, protecting minority rights, and reaching a settlement between different groups.
-- The fighting in Syria could quickly escalate and become similar to the situation in Libya.
-- The challenges in Syria include economic issues, high poverty rates, and a lack of a common cause among different factions.
-- The US focus on Ukraine limits its ability to address the complex situation in Syria.
-- The fate of Russian military bases in Syria is likely secure due to deals with Turkey.
-- Israel and Turkey are seeking dominance in the goal and heights area of Syria due to oil resources.
-- The Syrian war is likely to continue for some time with no stability or resolution in sight.
-- The drafting of a new constitution in Syria raises concerns about the concentration of power in the hands of the president.
-- The fate of minorities, particularly the Alawites, is at risk as they face genocide and attacks.
-- Russia is no longer a challenge to the US, attention is now focused on China.
-- Syria is economically devastated and faces challenges related to oil, gas, and trade routes.
-- The US still has influence in Syria, with 2000 troops in the north northeast.

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The meeting focused on the need for positive economic partnerships, rectifying policies, and adapting to changing economic structures to strengthen security partnerships in Asia and prevent China from economically terrorizing smaller countries.
# Asian partners need positive economic partnerships to strengthen security partnerships in Asia.
# US made a mistake by giving China preferential treatment when it joined the WTO.
# US needs to rectify its policies to prevent China from terrorizing smaller countries economically.
# Tariffs are a crude tool that may not achieve desired results.
# Dollar value is declining due to political actions, and Trump is using tools to regain its strength.
# The panelists discussed the impact of globalization on division of labor and the need for countries to adapt to changing economic structures.
# The importance of determining one's own agenda in trade negotiations and focusing on manufacturing quality products was emphasized.
# The potential impact of international trade disruptions on Africa was mentioned, highlighting the need for support and attention to the continent's individual countries.

Action Items:
# Explore using economic partnerships as a positive inducement for broadening the network of security partnerships in Asia
# Develop strategies to ensure support from labor unions in the United States for Indian workers
# Consider restructuring domestic economy and trade agreements to address the threat of China's economic dominance
# Assess the potential consequences and implications of imposing tariffs on BRICS nations if they were to consider starting a BRICS currency
# Evaluate the impact of tariffs on smaller countries and explore alternative solutions to address trade imbalances
# Determine India's own agenda for trade and manufacturing, focusing on quality products and performance-based culture
# Consider opportunities to attract divested money from China into India, particularly in areas like semiconductor chips
# Monitor the impact of international trading mechanisms on Africa and explore ways to support African countries in their development efforts

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Kaush Arha is a nonresident senior fellow in the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub. He is also a senior visiting fellow at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue. Arha previously served as United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) senior advisor on strategic engagement where he led the global agency-wide framework to counter malign actions of US adversaries. He cochaired, with the USAID deputy administrator, the Clear Choice Executive Council comprised of the agency’s leadership to operationalize the US National Security Strategy in executing US development assistance and diplomacy in the global competitive space.

Arha previously served as a senior transition advisor at the US embassy in Kabul where he coordinated with the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, International Security Assistance Force, and coalition partners in the completion and execution of the first tranche of the transition strategy. As senior coordinator for agriculture, he also directed the US inter-agency agricultural assistance in building the Afghan agricultural economy. Prior to that, Arha served as the deputy assistant secretary and associate solicitor general in the Department of the Interior. He has been a practicing attorney and a visitor professor. He began his career as a senior executive for the state of Wyoming. He received his PhD from UC Berkeley and his JD from Stanford University.

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The meeting emphasized the importance of developing countermeasures, offensive capabilities, and individual efforts to combat negative narratives and misinformation.

# Building countermeasures and early detection/response capabilities are important in countering negative narratives.

# Offensive capabilities, including leveraging artificial intelligence and language models, should be developed to stay ahead.

# Individuals have a role to play in countering bad narratives by building understanding and spreading positive counter-narratives.

# India is not on the back foot in terms of information warfare, with significant work being done.

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Will Europe be the Theatre for Breaking the Tactical Nuclear Weapon Use Taboo?

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Dr. Reshmi Kazi is Professor in the Jamia Milia Islamia (Central University). She specializes in nuclear security, nuclear non-proliferation, and nuclear disarmament. 

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Ambassador Shashank, Brigadier Dr. Arun Sahgal. Maj. Gen. Dhruv Katoch

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Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan, AVSM & Bar, VSM, IN (Retd), is the Director-General of the New Delhi based National Maritime Foundation (NMF) — which is the foremost resource centre for the formulation and advocacy of strategies to promote and protect India’s maritime interests. He enjoys international renown as an incisive strategic analyst on matters maritime, resting on a four-decade-long distinguished career as an operational planner and seagoing practitioner in the Indian Navy. He has commanded a number of frontline warships, including the aircraft carrier the Viraat. He has also been Chief of Staff of the Indian Navy’s sword-arm, the Western Naval Command. As he drew his distinguished Naval career to a close, he shaped the future Indian Navy through his hands-on command of the Indian Naval Academy in the southern Indian state of Kerala. He is a prolific writer on maritime and strategic issues, with over 100 published articles and research-papers to his credit, and is a much sought-after speaker, presenter, and a motivational thought-leader.

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- Arun Ayyagari

- Dr. Ramaharitha Pusarla

- Prof. Madhav D Nalapat

- Brigadier Arun Sahgal 

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Ambassador Pradeep Kapur

Ambassador Pradeep Kapur is author of the Amazon Best Seller Book, “Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Envisioning a Better World by Transforming the Future of Healthcare”; Ambassador Pradeep Kapur received the 2020 IAPC (Indo American Press Club) “Excellence in Literature” Award, and the 2020 Raymond Aaron Group “Health for All” Award for his latest book. He is an acknowledged “luminary diplomat” with a distinguished career, working closely with Heads of Governments, Heads of State, and other global leaders and policymakers in different continents of the world: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.- As an educator, he has taught at some of the most prestigious universities, including Sorbonne University, Paris; IIT Roorkee; MDI Gurugram; Georgetown University; University of Maryland College Park; and as a Visiting Scholar at the George Washington University.- Proud Alumnus of IIT Delhi, with B Tech (Electrical Engineering), and M Tech (Systems & Management Studies). Ambassador Kapur is currently working as International Strategic Adviser to Intellect Design Arena Inc.; Executive Director of “Smart Village Development Fund” at the WHEELS Global Foundation, an initiative of IIT Alumni in USA and India (supporting rural development in the areas of Water, Healthcare, Education, Energy, Livelihoods and Sustainability- with the acronym WHEELS); Director, Ambassador’s Circle, American Hindu Coalition; and Chairman, Advisory Council, DiplomacyIndia.com. He is invited regularly as a commentator on national TV channels for geo-political analysis; is the author of many articles and books; and speaks French and Spanish, besides various Indian languages. 

Dr. Joseph M. Chachil

Dr. Joseph M. Chalil, MD, MBA, FACHE has served as Novo Integrated Sciences’ Chief Medical Officer since April 2022. A veteran of the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, he is board certified in healthcare management. Dr. Chalil has over 20 years of professional experience in health policy, medical affairs, and clinical development with an emphasis in both healthcare delivery and biotechnology. 

He is also a global healthcare executive, best-selling author and was recently awarded the prestigious Top Physician of the Year for 2022 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and innovative medical contributions.

 In addition, Dr. Chalil was the honored recipient of the AAPI Presidential Award (2015) and the Boehringer President’s Club Award for 2011, 2014, and 2015. His impressive repertoire of professional roles includes Adjunct Professor and Chair, Complex Health Systems Advisory Board, School of Business for Nova Southeastern University, and Member, NSU MD Executive Leadership Council.

Previously, Dr. Chalil has held positions at DBV Technologies, Boehringer Ingelheim, Abbott Laboratories, and Hoffmann-La Roche. Dr, Chalil is an author of several scientific and research papers in international publications. He is also the Chairman of the Complex Health Systems Advisory Board, H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, and a member of Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine Executive Leadership Council. 

He has been awarded a Fellowship by the American College of Healthcare Executives, an international professional society of more than 40,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations. Additionally, he is the former Chairman of the Indo-American Press Club. He is an expert in U.S. healthcare policy and a strong advocate for patient-centered care. A strong proponent of providing healthcare access to everyone, Dr. Chalil’s new book, Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Envisioning a Better World by Transforming the Future of Healthcare, is on Amazon’s Best Sellers List.

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Sumit Ganguly

Sumit Ganguly is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science and holds the Rabindranath Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations at Indiana University, Bloomington. Professor Ganguly has previously taught at James Madison College of Michigan State University, Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York and the University of Texas at Austin. He has been a Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, DC, a Visiting Fellow at the Center for International Security and Cooperation and at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law at Stanford University, a Guest Scholar at the Center for Cooperative Monitoring in Albuquerque and a Visiting Scholar at the German Institute for International and Area Studies in Hamburg. He has also held the Asia Chair at Sciences Po in Paris, and the Ngee Ann Chair in International Politics at the Rajaratnam School for International Studies at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analysis in New Delhi and the Buffet Professor at Northwestern University for 2013-2014.  In the 2017-2018, he was a Visiting Professor at the Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College. He spent the summer of 2018 as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the University of Heidelberg.

Professor Ganguly is a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is Editor-in-Chief of the International Studies Review and serves on the editorial boards of the Asian Security, Current History, the Journal of Democracy, Foreign Policy Analysis, The India Review, The Nonproliferation Review, Pacific Affairs and Security Studies. A specialist on the contemporary politics of South Asia is the author, co-author, editor or co-editor of 20 books on the region. His most recent books are the Oxford Short Introduction to Indian Foreign Policy (Oxford University Press, 2015), Deadly Impasse: Indo-Pakistani Relations at the Dawn of a New Century (Cambridge University Press, 2016), (with William R. Thompson), Ascending India and Its State Capacity (Yale University Press, 2017) and the co-editor (with Nicolas Blarel and Manjeet Pardesi) of The Oxford Handbook of India’s National Security (Oxford University Press, 2018) He is currently at work on a book that focuses on the origins and evolution of India’s defense policy for Columbia University Press.

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Brigadier Arun Sahgal
Dr. Satoru Nagao
Ambassador Gurjit Singh

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Brigadier Arun Sahgal(Retd)
Brig. Arun Sahgal (Retd) is Senior Research Fellow at Delhi Policy Group; An Executive Director for the Forum for Strategic Initiative, and Joint Director of Net Assessment, Technology, and Simulation at the Institute of National Security Studies in New Delhi and Founding Director of the Indian Net Assessment Directorate, created to assess long-term strategy. Following a distinguished 36-year career in the Indian Army, he served as Head of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Simulation, and Deputy Director of Research at the United Service Institution of India. He has also served as a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.

Brigadier Sahgal was a member of the National Task Force on Net Assessment and Simulation, under India’s National Security Council and a consultant with DRDO, and continues to support Council through consultancy assignments. To add, He recently finished a monograph on Strategic Stability in South Asia for Sandia Laboratories, USA. He conducts simulation and strategic games at IDS, the Ministry of Defense, National Defense College, College of Defense Management, and other international clients. He is member of many Track 1.5 and 2 initiatives.

Head of the Center for Strategic Studies and Simulation, United Services Institute of India, and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. His research comprises scenario planning workshops, geopolitical and strategic assessments related to Asian security, and issues concerning nuclear doctrine and strategic stability in South Asia.

Being an Author has written extensively on Indian relations with China and Central Asia, and conducted net-assessment studies on Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Asia-Pacific region. Also, His publications include co-authored books and net assessments for the IDS, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), and the Indian National Security Council (NSC), among other clients.

Dr. Satoru Nagao
Dr. Satoru Nagao is a fellow (non-resident) at Hudson Institute, based in Tokyo, Japan. From December 2017 through November 2020, he was a visiting fellow at Hudson Institute, based in Washington, DC.

Dr. Nagao’s primary research area is US-Japan-India security cooperation. He was awarded his PhD by Gakushuin University in 2011 for his thesis, “India’s Military Strategy,” the first such research thesis on this topic in Japan. Gakushuin University is a premier institution from which members of the Japanese Imperial Family have also graduated.

Dr. Nagao holds numerous other research positions, including director at the International Security Industry Council, senior research fellow at the Japan Forum for Strategic Studies

Ambassador Gurjit Singh
Former Ambassador of India to Germany, Indonesia, Ethiopia, ASEAN and the African Union

He Chaired the CII Business Task Force on Trilateral Cooperation in Africa including the Asia Africa Growth Corridor with Japan. He comments on current events on TV and in journals. His report on such cooperation in 2019, focused on private sector engagement to make Trilaterals successful.

He is associated with the social impact investment movement and is working on expanding it in Africa along with other trilateral initiatives, including with Japan, for B2B engagement. He is an independent director of companies achieving social impact. He is also associated with civil society efforts through the Aavishkar Foundation, and the Advisory Council of Nobel Peace Laureate, Kailash Satyarthi.

Ambassador Singh is an avowed cinema buff having an interest in Indian cinema, which is both academic and historical. He is very fond of sports, including cricket and is a qualified umpire from the Kenya Cricket Association. He enjoys travelling, experiencing different cultures and cuisines and meeting people. His commitment to enhance outreach programmed in every assignment and to enlarge the agenda of engagement is well-known. He is considered a business-friendly developmental diplomat.

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Squadron Leader (Retd) Sadrual Ahmed Khan
Member, Finance and Planning Affairs sub-committee, Bangladesh Awami League.

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Squadron Leader (Retd) Sadrual Ahmed Khan

Squadron Leader (Retd) Sadrual Ahmed Khan is a retired military officer turned into a second-generation politician of Bangladesh Awami League. At present he is a member of Finance and Planning Affairs sub-committee of Bangladesh Awami League. His area of interest is grassroots level population of constituency Moulvi Bazar-2, Kulaura Upozela . Diverse experience in Military, Civil, Parliamentary, UN Peacekeeping Operation qualifies him to contribute to achieve the
goal of the country’s “vision-2041” in variety of ways. He is working sincerely to carry the family heritage as second-generation politician. Father Late Abdul Latif Khan was a freedom fighter, liberation war organizer and one the founding member of Bangladesh Awami League.

Achievements
Recipient of Chief of Air Staff Commendation Certificate from Bangladesh Air Force, Appreciation letter from Force Provost Marshal of ONUCI, Chairperson Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, and President Inter Parliamentary Union. As a political leader Received “Dubai Global Youth Leadership Award 2023” for social work and “Change Maker Award Dhaka 2022” as climate champion. Also, Commanded an independent unit BAF C&M(U) Lalmonirhat and Carried out duties of Chief of Liaison Committee in IPU Assembly and CPA Conference held in Bangladesh in 2017.  As a part of parliamentary delegation visited Nepal, India, Russia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, UK and Vietnam etc. After joining Awami League working at grassroots level to bring a change.

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Dr. Swasti Rao, Senior Fellow, MPIDSA

Major General Shashi Bhushan Asthana, Strategic and Security Analyst, Ph.D,

Maj Gen Harsha Kakar (Retd),

Ambassador Kanwal Sibal, Former Former Foreign Secretary to GOI

Chair
Dr. A. Adityanjee, President, Council for Strategic Affairs

About the Lecture
The implications of Europe’s perceived losses in Ukraine are multifaceted and have far-reaching consequences

1. Geopolitical Shifts: Europe’s inability to prevent or mitigate the conflict in Ukraine may lead to a shift in geopolitical dynamics. It could weaken Europe’s influence on regional and global affairs, affecting alliances, trade relationships, and security cooperation.

2. Security Concerns: The ongoing conflict poses security risks for European nations. Escalation of hostilities or territorial gains by Russia could directly impact European stability and safety. European countries may need to reassess their defense strategies and military preparedness.

3. Economic Impact: The war disrupts trade routes, energy supplies, and economic ties. Europe’s economic interests in the region could suffer due to instability, sanctions, and market volatility. European businesses may face challenges operating in a conflict-affected environment.

4. Humanitarian Crisis: The conflict has resulted in displacement, loss of life, and human suffering. Europe may face an influx of refugees seeking safety, putting pressure on social services, infrastructure, and public sentiment.

5. Diplomatic Strain: Europe’s response to the conflict affects diplomatic relations with other nations. Balancing support for Ukraine with maintaining dialogue with Russia is a delicate task. Europe’s credibility as a mediator or peacemaker may be at stake.

6. Energy Dependency: Europe heavily relies on Russian energy supplies. Any disruption due to the conflict could impact energy security and prices. Diversifying energy sources becomes crucial.

7. Public Perception: Perceived losses in Ukraine may erode public confidence in European leadership. Citizens may question the effectiveness of European institutions and their ability to safeguard regional stability.

In summary, Europe’s perceived losses in Ukraine have implications across political, economic, security, and humanitarian domains. Navigating these challenges requires strategic foresight, cooperation, and resilience.

About the Roundtable Panelists

Dr. Swasti Rao
Dr. Swasti Rao is an Associate Fellow at the Europe and Eurasia Center, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.
She has an MA and MPhil in International Politics from JNU and has completed her PhD in Advanced International Comparative Politics from Tsukuba University, Japan. She also holds an adjunct research position at the University of Tokai, Japan. Before joining MP-IDSA she was teaching Strategic and Security Studies at Aligarh Muslim University. She specializes in foreign, defense and security policy of European countries. Her research interests explore dimensions of the securitization debate in Europe, Migrant Crisis, Europe’s Outreach to Indo -Pacific, Defence Cooperation between India and Major European Players, Multilateral Cooperation for Space Situational awareness and Maritime Domain Awareness. She also explores Europe- Japan relations and its global implications. She also explores Europe- Japan relations and its global implications. She has published with Routledge on intelligence sharing in the Indo Pacific and her forthcoming work with them is on Climate Change and Space Debris issues with special focus on emerging space race.

Before joining MP-IDSA she was Assistant Professor in the Department of Strategic and Security Studies, AMU where she taught courses on European Security, Rise of China and implications for World Order, Research Methodology and UN Peacekeeping. She has also been Research Associate at the Graduate School of Humanities and Politics at the University of Tsukuba, Japan from 2011-2016. She has been a Principal Investigator in  Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) funded project, ”A Comparative and Empirical Study of the Structural  Changes in Politics” from 2011-2014.

Major General Shashi Bhushan Asthana

Major General Shashi Bhushan Asthana is Globally acknowledged Strategic and Security Analyst, Ph.D. from JNU, has authored over 450 publications. Veteran Infantry General with 45 years of experience at national and varied international fields. Former Director General Infantry in Indian Army. Held key appointments in Army and United Nations. Director Courses, USI of India, the oldest think tank of India. TV commentator having participated in over 2500 TV shows globally. Speaker in various Strategic, Military forums, UN Organizations, Think tanks and Universities. Interviewed by various National and International news channels,  newspapers and organizations on strategic, military and UN related subjects.

Currently On Governing/Security Council Confederation of Education Excellence CEE, International Organisation of Education Development (IOED). On Advisory Board of Global Advisors Consultants Corporation, IOED representative in UN Headquarters, Vienna, Austria. Distinguished Expert, Bharat Centre of Canada. Advisor Amity University, Bharat Media LLC, USA, Member Norway based UN organization-Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON). Former member Expert Group Challenges Forum, Sweden. Awarded twice by President of India, twice by UN, CEE excellence award for Nation building by Governor of Haryana. Awarded for “International Diplomacy and Global Conflict Resolutions” by IOED twice, a Consultative body for ECOSOC and International Police Commission – IPC India, by former Prime Minister of Moldova.

Major General Harsha Kakar (Retd) –  Read Major Kakar dialogue & summarization of topic
He was the head of department in strategic studies at the College of Defence Management, where he wrote extensively on futuristic planning and enhancing joint operations. He also served as part of the United Nations peace keeping operations in Mozambique. In addition to training courses in India; He attended the National Security Studies Course at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto. He was recognized to be the first officer from India to attend National Security Studies Course. Later he was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in Jun 1979 & superannuated in Mar 2015 as a Major General.

During his military service, He held a variety of appointments in every part of the country. Then after his superannuation, He settled in Lucknow where he extensively writes for couple of newspapers, magazines and online newsletters. His articles span a wide spectrum covering international relations, strategic threats (both military and non-military with emphasis on South Asia), defence planning and capacity building, national security and politico-military cooperation. Also, invest his time to be a security analyst on multiple TV channels.

Ambassador Kanwal Sibal

Ambassador Kanwal Sibal, Former Former Foreign Secretary to GOI, comes with 41 years of diplomatic experience, was India’s Foreign Secretary. He was Ambassador to Turkey, Egypt, France and Russia and DCM in Washington (with rank of ambassador). He has written more than 700 Op-Eds and other articles for major Indian and foreign publications. He has received the Padma Shree award ( 2017) for public service. To add detail he is a career diplomat who retired as Foreign Secretary to the Government of India. In 2017, The Government of India awarded him with the Padma Shri award for his distinguished services in the field of Public Affairs.

In Early life and education; He was born on 18 November 1943 to noted Lawyer Hira Lall Sibal, Padma Bhushan awardee. He graduated with an MA in English from Punjab University. He later graduated from the World Information Distributed University with the scientific degree of International Doctor of Philosophy and the scientific degree of Grand Doctor of Philosophy. Also, in June 2006. He was the First Grand Doctor of Philosophy in India and received the title of Full Professor from the European Academy of Informatization and the World Information Distributed University-WIDU.

His Diplomatic career initially he was appointed to the Indian Foreign Service in July 1966. Later, He served in Paris (August 1968 to July 1973), Dar es Salaam (August 1976 to October 1979), Lisbon (February 1980 to July 1982), and Kathmandu (July 1982 to September 1985). Dr. Sibal also served as Joint Secretary (Administration/West Europe) in the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India from January 1986 to April 1989, the Ambassador of India to Turkey (April 1989 to July 1992), the Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Washington (August 1992 to September 1995), the Ambassador of India to Egypt (September 1995 to March 1998), the Ambassador of India to France (March 1998 to June 2002) and Ambassador to Russia (2004 to 2007).

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Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla

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Dr. A. Adityanjee, President, Council for Strategic Affairs

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Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Dr. Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla is the Chief Coordinator of India’s G20 Presidency. Prior to this, he was India’s 33rd Foreign Secretary. His working life began in the private and public sectors with brief management stints at Brooke Bond India Ltd and Air India. In 1984, he qualified for the elite Indian Foreign Service after ranking 15th in the UPSC’s Combined Civil Service Examination. In his almost four-decade long diplomatic career, he served as India’s Ambassador to the United States of America and to Thailand, and as High Commissioner of India in  Bangladesh. He was also Consul General of India in Durban, South Africa and in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He has worked on all major diplomatic geographies and issues during his long and distinguished career. His focus, however, has been on India’s neighbors as head of division in the Ministry of External Affairs and later as Foreign Secretary. His experience of the neighborhood, important in the era of ‘Neighborhood First’ diplomacy, is extensive. He is an experienced multilateral diplomat, having worked on two Indian tenures on the UN Security Council; served in the Indian Mission to the UN in New York; and as Permanent Representative to UNESCAP in Bangkok. He has headed both the UN Political and SAARC Divisions in headquarters. During his tenure as Foreign Secretary, he has managed key economic diplomacy initiatives; worked on overseas Indian issues and with the diaspora; and coordinated major evacuation and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations such as Operations Vande Bharat, Sagar (pandemic HADR), Ganga (Ukraine), Devi Shakti (Afghanistan) and Insaniyat (Bangladesh).

He dealt with some of the most pressing foreign policy issues, namely fallout of the Covid pandemic, India-China border issues at Ladakh, U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and military takeover in Myanmar. The highlights of his career include his key role in launching the ‘Sonali Adhyay’ in India-Bangladesh relations. He was co-chair of the India-Bangladesh Joint Boundary Working Group which finalized the landmark India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement. He also organized the spectacular ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump jointly addressed almost 50,000 persons, in a rare display of the vitality and public support for India-U.S ties. He has addressed a wide range of institutions and interest groups, including think tanks, Universities and business associations in India and abroad. He has also written extensively for leading publications worldwide.

He has an interest in conflict prevention, a subject on which he has pursued a course at Columbia University. He has received the JT Gibson Award for Outstanding Alumni from his school, Mayo College, and was inducted into the ‘Order of Illustrious Stephanians’ by his university alma mater, St Stephen’s College. He has a D. Litt (doctorate) honoris causa from ICFAI University, Sikkim.  He has an avid interest in the outdoors and in sports. He has an interest in field hockey, having played at university. He has undergone professional courses at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi and participated in several mountaineering expeditions.

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Dr. Daryl Kimball, Executive Director, Arms Control Association

Professor Reshmi Kazi, Nelson Mandela Center for Peace, Jamia Milia University

Ms Sanjana Gogna, Kelleher Fellow, UMD School of Public Policy

Professor Yoichiro Sato, BA (Law), Keio University, MA (International Studies)

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Dr. Daryl Kimball
Dr. Daryl Kimball has been Executive Director of the Arms Control Association (ACA) and publisher and contributor for the organization’s monthly journal, Arms Control Today, since September 2001. For more than two decades at ACA, Kimball has led the organization’s education, research, and policy advocacy campaigns on a range of issues, including cancellation of new nuclear weapons programs, negotiation and ratification of the 2010 New START agreement, opposition to the controversial U.S.-India nuclear cooperation agreement, the conclusion of the 2015 P5+1 nuclear deal with Iran. He is a frequent expert source for reporters and policymakers, and has written and spoken extensively about nuclear arms control, disarmament, non-proliferation, and the effects of weapons production, testing, and use. In 2004, National Journal recognized him and In 2011, the MacArthur Foundation recognized ACA.

Professor Reshmi Kazi
Professor Reshmi Kazi is serving as faculty and full professor at Nelson Mandela Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution at Jamia Millia Islamia. She was Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. Her area of expertise includes India’s nuclear weapon policy, nuclear non-proliferation studies, nuclear security, nuclear terrorism and global nuclear disarmament. Also follow issues related to bio-terrorism and chemical terrorism and have written and published on these issues. She has Doctorate Degree from the Disarmament Division, Centre for International Politics, Organization and Disarmament (CIPOD), School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Her Area of Specialization include Doctoral thesis is on Evolution of India’s Nuclear Doctrine: A Study of Political, Economic and Technological Dimensions. Earlier worked as a Research Fellow in the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies, New Delhi. During this period she worked on a project titled Weapons of Mass Destruction in South Asia, which was funded by the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI). In IDSA published a monograph titled “Nuclear Terrorism: The New Terror of the 21st Century”.  Been recognized for Specialties of expertise in Maritime and Naval Aviation back ground , conferences, seminars, conducting workshops in areas indicated, writing for print media. etc.

Ms Sanjana Gogna
Ms Sanjana Gogna is a first-year PhD student at the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland. Her research mainly focuses on nuclear weapons strategy and deterrence theory. Prior to starting her doctoral studies, Gogna was a research associate at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she authored a paper on nuclear multipolarity with a specific emphasis on South Asia region. Gogna has also worked at the Center for Air Power Studies (CAPS), a think tank associated with the Indian Air Force, where she wrote a monograph titled “An Indian Perspective on China’s Nuclear Weapons”. Gogna received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Delhi. She also holds a master’s degree in nonproliferation and terrorism studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies (MIIS) at Monterey. While at MIIS, Gogna worked as a research assistant at the James Martin Centre for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) and was part of studies on nuclear security involving the United States, China and India.

Professor Yoichiro Sato
Professor Yoichiro Sato holds a BA (Law) from Keio University, MA (International Studies) from University of South Carolina, and Ph.D (Political Science) from University of Hawaii, and is currently at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. Previously, he has also taught at the U.S. Department of Defense’s Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies and Auckland University (New Zealand) and has been a visiting professor at multiple institutions. His more than ten published books include The U.S.-Japan Security Alliance (co-edited with Takashi Inoguchi and G. John Ikenberry, Palgrave, 2011), Regional Institutions, Geopolitics and Economics in the Asia Pacific (co-edited with Steve Rothman and Utpal Vyas, Routledge, 2017), and Re-Rising Japan (co-edited with Hidekazu Sakai, Peter Lang, 2017). His commentaries have appeared in various global media, including Time, Newsweek, Al Jazeera, Agence Presse Francais, and Nikkei Asian Review.

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Admiral (Retd) Dr. Sanatan Kulshrestha 

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Admiral (Retd) Dr. Sanatan Kulshrestha

Rear Admiral S Kulshrestha is an alumnus of Jodhpur University with Gold Medal in Solid State Physics in his Post Graduation. He joined Indian Navy in the year 1975 and was awarded Silver Medal at the Naval Academy, the Telescope and the Sword of Honour for being adjudged the best Naval Officer during initial training. He did his specialisation in Quality Assurance of Naval Armament and adorned various key appointments at Naval Command Headquarters , DRDO establishments, Ordnance Factories and finally rose to become the Director General of Naval Armament Inspection (DGNAI) at the Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (Navy). During his career spanning over three decades in the Armament Quality Organisation in the Indian Navy, he has gained and attained thorough knowledge of Quality Assurance of sophisticated naval armament, Quality Management Systems, Project Management, Negotiation on technical as well as financial subjects. 

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Ambassador Pradeep Kapur

Commodore R. Sesadri Vasan

Mr. Arun Ayyagari

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Dr. A. Adityanjee, President, Council for Strategic Affairs

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Ambassador Pradeep Kapur
Ambassador Pradeep Kapur is author of the Amazon Best Seller Book, “Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Envisioning a Better World by Transforming the Future of Healthcare”; Ambassador Pradeep Kapur received the 2020 IAPC (Indo American Press Club) “Excellence in Literature” Award, and the 2020 Raymond Aaron Group “Health for All” Award for his latest book. He is an acknowledged “luminary diplomat” with a distinguished career, working closely with Heads of Governments, Heads of State, and other global leaders and policymakers in different continents of the world: Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America.- As an educator, he has taught at some of the most prestigious universities, including Sorbonne University, Paris; IIT Roorkee; MDI Gurugram; Georgetown University; University of Maryland College Park; and as a Visiting Scholar at the George Washington University.- Proud Alumnus of IIT Delhi, with B Tech (Electrical Engineering), and M Tech (Systems & Management Studies). Ambassador Kapur is currently working as International Strategic Adviser to Intellect Design Arena Inc.; Executive Director of “Smart Village Development Fund” at the WHEELS Global Foundation, an initiative of IIT Alumni in USA and India (supporting rural development in the areas of Water, Healthcare, Education, Energy, Livelihoods and Sustainability- with the acronym WHEELS); Director, Ambassador’s Circle, American Hindu Coalition; and Chairman, Advisory Council, DiplomacyIndia.com. He is invited regularly as a commentator on national TV channels for geo-political analysis; is the author of many articles and books; and speaks French and Spanish, besides various Indian languages.

Commodore R. Sesadri Vasan
Commodore R. Sesadri Vasan is a naval officer with combined distinguished experience of 34 years from Navy and the Coast Guard which includes, staff, command and instructional appointments. To name a few, the appointments include Regional Commander of the Coast Guard Region East, Chief Staff Officer Operations of the Southern Naval Command, Commanding Officer of two naval air stations, a naval air squadron, war ships etc., 

More than nine years of think tank experience. Working in the field of Strategy and Security, International relations with a view to contribute to the understanding of these issues as well as to provide policy alternatives to stake holders of any description.

Specialties: Maritime and Naval Aviation back ground , conferences, seminars, conducting workshops in areas indicated, writing for print media. etc.

Mr. Arun Ayyagari
Instructor, Independent Political Consultant with years of experience as Political Editor known for his impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.  

A Political TV Talk show host, Strategist with around 20 years of computer programming with an aptitude for political research and analysis.

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Major General Shashi Bhushan Asthana 

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Major General Shashi Bhushan Asthana

Globally acknowledged Strategic and Security Analyst, Ph.D. from JNU, has authored over 450 publications. Veteran Infantry General with 45 years of experience at national and varied international fields. Former Director General Infantry in Indian Army. Held key appointments in Army and United Nations.
Director Courses, USI of India, the oldest think tank of India. TV commentator having participated in over 2500 TV shows globally. Speaker in various Strategic, Military forums, UN Organizations, Think tanks and Universities. Interviewed by various National and International news channels,  newspapers and organizations on strategic, military and UN related subjects.

Currently On Governing/Security Council Confederation of Education Excellence CEE, International Organisation of Education Development (IOED). On Advisory Board of Global Advisors Consultants Corporation, IOED representative in UN Headquarters, Vienna, Austria. Distinguished Expert, Bharat Centre of Canada. Advisor Amity University, Bharat Media LLC, USA, Member Norway based UN organization-Effectiveness of Peace Operations Network (EPON). Former member Expert Group Challenges Forum, Sweden.

Awarded twice by President of India, twice by UN, CEE excellence award for Nation building by Governor of Haryana. Awarded for “International Diplomacy and Global Conflict Resolutions” by IOED twice, a Consultative body for ECOSOC and International Police Commission – IPC India, by former Prime Minister of Moldova.

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Mr. Burt Thakur 

Mr. Akshar Prabhu Desai 

Ms Caitlin O’Connor, Esq 

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Dr. A. Adityanjee, President, Council for Strategic Affairs

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Mr. Burt Thakur 

Burt Thakur started his professional and American dream in 980 when he joined to attend Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Navy and gave up his Indian Citizenship, in order to serve our country. Burt served as a nuclear reactor operator on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. He was honorably discharged in 2006, after serving for 6 years.

After the service, Burt moved to California and worked for MMR Power Solutions. He built, operated, and managed Co-gen power plants. He subsequently worked in critical power and is currently an engineering project manager facilitating construction processes for large data centers.

In 2020, during the week of the presidential election, Burt received national recognition, when he appeared on the television game show Jeopardy!, during Alex Trebek’s final season as a host. Burt became a Jeopardy! champion, but received the most attention for sharing his personal story of how the show changed his life. The moving story – a tribute to both his grandfather and the late Alex Trebek, would go on to be shared and seen by millions of people on television, social media, on Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN, and various other media outlets across the globe, inspiring and reminding millions of Americans of the importance and impact of empathy, family, and the American Dream.

Mr. Akshar Prabhu Desai 

Akshar Prabhu Desai is a technologist from silicon valley and alumni of IIT Bombay. He is a classical liberal and has been writing about immigration, technology and edu policy on various platforms. He also runs IndicForum, a platform for History and Indology experts

Ms Caitlin O’Connor, Esq 

Caitlin M. O’Connor has been working with immigrants and non-immigrants for over 10 years as an Immigration Attorney and also recognized attorney at  American Immigration Law Group. She is committed to helping bring families together and help them navigate through the immigration process. Each of Caitlin’s clients know that they are important and are being treated fairly.

Caitlin attended Indiana University and has been an attorney since she graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2003. She is licensed in the state of Illinois and authorized to practice federal immigration law nationwide. Caitlin decided to pursue her passion for working with international clients after spending several years working closely with J-1 visa holders.

In her free time, Caitlin volunteers with immigrants and refugees in the St. Louis area through iHELP (Immigrant Home English Learning Program) and ISPN (Immigrant Service Providers Network), where she is Chair of the Legal & Housing Committee. Caitlin is a member of the Illinois State Bar, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and Association of International Educators (NAFSA).

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Dr Saptarishi Basu

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Dr. A. Adityanjee, President, Council for Strategic Affairs

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Dr. Saptarshi Basu

Dr Saptarishi Basu is a carrier superintendent and graduated from premier government institute DMET /MERI – IMU-K Kolkata campus. He educated to be a MEO class 1 and extra first-class part A, PGDNA Naval architecture, M.B.A. Shipping logistics management, B. TECH in Marine Engineering and Certificate and executive course in strategic management

Affiliated and studied at Institute Directorate general of shipping, Mumbai University, AMET Chennai, TNOU Saidapet, Indian maritime University, Kolkata Campus and IIM Khozikode

Dr Saptarishi Basu is also an accomplished Marine Engineer, Naval Structural and Architect with 25 years of experience in Design Engineering services like ship building, conversion projects in dredgers, tugs, Marine engineering, offshore engineering, structural engineering, civil construction and project execution with complete life cycle management from project conception, bankable DPR, design, fabrication, erection, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance and occasionally decommissioning and scrapping / recycling

• Insurance and quality auditor/surveyor – Specialist in detecting and annulling the maritime insurance frauds worked with underwriters Class A surveyors as resource person, internal auditor, vetting inspection and TMSA preparation coach.

• Diving supervisor – Consultant supervisors for diving companies on dredging, ship repairs, salvage and wreck removal process.

• Chief engineer – Sailed as chief engineer on all types of vessels in both the main feet and the offshore field Setting of site office, team management, onsite visits guidance and troubleshooting.

• Site supervision – Complete vessel management suite including annual budgeting, ship inspections, prepurchase and take over and hand over reports surveys and certifications and repairs and PMS management

• Technical superintendence Drydocking – Design and erection and construction of drydocks ( graving docks ) with drydock management with repair planning, budgeting and execution and docking , undocking as well as warfage repairs.

• Conceptual design – Design spiral from basic fundamental specification, to full and final detailed design and engineering
  Professional engineer – Certification of final detailed design, fabrication design and as built design

• Author – Has written books on various maritime and geopolitical issues

Dr Saptarishi Basu is an experienced professional and served as technical head and DPA as well as CSO of three companies quadrant maritime, Nautilus shipping, SSR shipping, Bapu shipping, algayas exports;

Developed the entire documentation system 3 to 4 layered, manuals company as well as vessel, forms and checklists as well as vessel type specific manuals, got DOC, DDOC audits done, initial, intermediate, renewal, Worked with prestigious clients like Adani ports and SEZ, friends group for floating cranes, Oil miners and exporters in Nigeria,Kandla port, Jindal ITF;

Participated as chief consultant in first in India underwater salvage operation for oil recovery and removal from sunken wreck at Mangalore under Bansal endeavors and Burhani steels;

Was involved in floating repairs of critical operation such as main hydraulic cylinder failures of split barge, floating extraction of propeller shaft and rudder assembly and renewal of stern bush, laser alignment of gear box and trans mission;

Conversion of propeller from open rounded edge propeller to kort nozzle propeller, conversion of propeller system to jet propulsion system;

Undertook diving operation for underwater polishing of the hull and propeller, underwater welding of the hinge pin support and bracket of the split barge main hydraulic cylinder;

Floating cofferdaming of sea chests and changing of the leaking sea chests valve, intermediate ruptured and leaking sea water pipelines with intermediate valves etc;

Docking and undocking specialists of vessels as well as lay-up commissioning; Advisers to wreck removal companies for underwater obstructions and sunken vessels offering innovative solutions;

Installation of captive power plant, super structure composite and steel and utilization of recycled steel for fabrication and vessel building etc.

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Major General Dhruv Katoch 

Brigadier Arun Sahgal 

Ambassador Anil  Trigunayat

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Dr. A. Adityanjee, President, Council for Strategic Affairs

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Major General Dhruv Katoch
Major General Dhruv Katoch is an alumnus of Sherwood College Naini Tal, the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla and the National Defence College, New Delhi, Major General Dhruv Katoch was commissioned in the DOGRA Regiment on 31 March 1972. In a distinguished career span of nearly four decades, he has held instructional assignments in the Infantry School, Mhow and The Indian Military Academy, Dehradun and senior staff appointments at the brigade, division and Corps levels. Besides the NDC, the General Officer is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and the Higher Command Course, Mhow. He has vast experience in sub conventional conflict, having taken part in IPKF operations in Sri Lanka as also operations against terrorists and insurgents in J&K and various states of North East India. He was commended by the Chief of Army Staff for operations against militants in Sri Lanka and was awarded Sena Medal while in command of his battalion in active operations on the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. He has commanded a Sector as well as a division in the North East and subsequently retired as Chief of Staff of an operational Corps. The General writes on defence and security related issues. He also writes on non military matters ? both fiction and issues of societal concern.

Brigadier Arun Sahgal
Brig. Arun Sahgal (Retd) is Senior Research Fellow at Delhi Policy Group; An Executive Director for the Forum for Strategic Initiative, and Joint Director of Net Assessment, Technology, and Simulation at the Institute of National Security Studies in New Delhi and Founding Director of the Indian Net Assessment Directorate, created to assess long-term strategy. Following a distinguished 36-year career in the Indian Army, he served as Head of the Centre for Strategic Studies and Simulation, and Deputy Director of Research at the United Service Institution of India. He has also served as a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.

Brigadier Sahgal was a member of the National Task Force on Net Assessment and Simulation, under India’s National Security Council and a consultant with DRDO, and continues to support Council through consultancy assignments. To add, He recently finished a monograph on Strategic Stability in South Asia for Sandia Laboratories, USA. He conducts simulation and strategic games at IDS, the Ministry of Defense, National Defense College, College of Defense Management, and other international clients. He is member of many Track 1.5 and 2 initiatives.

Head of the Center for Strategic Studies and Simulation, United Services Institute of India, and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. His research comprises scenario planning workshops, geopolitical and strategic assessments related to Asian security, and issues concerning nuclear doctrine and strategic stability in South Asia. 

Being an Author has written extensively on Indian relations with China and Central Asia, and conducted net-assessment studies on Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Asia-Pacific region. Also, His publications include co-authored books and net assessments for the IDS, Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), and the Indian National Security Council (NSC), among other clients.

Ambassador Anil  Trigunayat
Ambassador Anil Trigunayat has been a professional Indian Diplomat for over three decades serving India’s national interests across continents from Asia to Africa to Europe and Americas including Russia and USA . Prior to his superannuation in 2016 he served as India’s Ambassador to Jordan, Libya and Malta. He has studied in Agra, Kumaon and Jawahar Lal Nehru University . He also did research work at Oxford University on “WTO and Regional Trading Blocs”. He is a regular commentator on foreign affairs and a prolific writer. Currently apart from his association with various Think Tanks, Strategy Groups and Chambers of Commerce & Industries in India and abroad, he is a Distinguished Fellow with prestigious Vivekananda International Foundation , heading their West Asia Experts Group. His key areas of interest include West Asia, Africa, and Russia and serving India’s interests in conflict zones. Recently Government has appointed him as an Independent Director on the Board of WAPCOS a mini- Ratna Government Company. He is a Peace Ambassador with Unity Earth, Australia as well as a Rotarian serving the society to the extent possible. Apart from penning hundreds of articles , opinion pieces and commentaries on foreign policy issues in leading magazines and news papers he has recently edited a celebrated BOOK on “ Evolving Security Dynamic in West Asia and India’s challenges “ published by VIF and Pentagon Press and available on Amazon .

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Ms Sumedha Verma Ojha

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About the Distinguished Speaker

Ms Sumedha Verma Ojha

Sumedha Verma Ojha is an author, visiting faculty, columnist and speaker. She was born in Patna, completed schooling in Bihar and Jharkhand, and graduated in economics from Lady Sriram College, New Delhi and post-graduated in sociology from Delhi School of Economics, under Delhi University.

She joined Indian Civil Services in 1992; but switched careers after a sabbatical in 2006. Since then she has been engaged in in-depth research on ancient Indian history and Samskrit and Prakrit works. She researched and wrote a book – ‘Urnabhih’ – set in the Mauryan period, based on Arthashastra of Chanakya. Later it expanded into a book series on the Mauryan Empire.

Sumedha works in the area of translating and explaining the epics and bringing ancient Samskrit/Prakrit literature into the modern world, also covering a gendered analysis of ancient India. Her free translation of the Samskrit Valmiki Ramayan was published in 2016. She is engaged in writing a book on the women of ancient India, which will set a new approach to understanding women, based on the emic Shaastric and Indic traditions of the subcontinent.

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