Key Speeches

IDSA provides a forum for policy makers, both Indian and foreign, to articulate their thinking and ideas on various aspects of national and international security. Key Speeches are delivered by important personages at all important conferences. IDSA also periodically invites key policy makers to deliver lectures on select topics.

Presidential Address at the 12th Asian Security Conference

Hon'ble Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony

February 11, 2010
Presidential Address at the 44th Foundation Day Function

Hon'ble Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony

November 27, 2009
Keynote Address at Third IDSA Annual Conference on South Asia 2020: Moving towards Cooperation or Conflict?

Ms. Nirupama Rao, Foreign Secretary

November 4, 2009
Special Address at National Seminar on Defence Acquisition

Shilabhadra Banerjee, Former Director General (Acquisition), MoD and Secretary, Ministry of Tourism

October 27, 2009
Keynote Address at National Seminar on Defence Acquisition

Hon'ble Defence Minister, Shri A.K. Antony

October 27, 2009
Keynote Address at the 11th Asian Security Conference

Hon'ble Defence Minister, Shri A.K. Antony

February 3, 2009
Keynote Address at the National Seminar on Defence Industry

Hon'ble Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony

January 23, 2009
Keynote Address at International Seminar on Changing Political Context in South Asia and Prospects of Security and Regional Cooperation

Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri Hamid Ansari

November 5, 2008
Special Address at International Seminar on Changing Political Context in South Asia and Prospects of Security and Regional Cooperation

Hon'ble External Affairs Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee

November 5, 2008
Keynote Address at National Seminar on Defence Offsets

Hon'ble Defence Minister, Shri A.K. Antony

October 24, 2008