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Talk by Sumitha Narayanan Kutty on "India's Strategic Partnership with Indonesia" | November 09, 2015 | 1500 hours | Other |
Venue: IDSA, Room 105 (First Floor) About the SpeakerMs. Sumitha Narayanan Kutty is an Associate Fellow at the Rajaratnam School of International Studies. |
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49th Annual General Body Meeting | October 30, 2015 | 1130 hours | Other |
The 49th Annual General Body Meeting of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses will be held on 30th October 2015 at 1130 hours at the IDSA Auditorium. Individual invitations to the Life members and Members have already been mailed. However, any Life member and Member who may not have received the same due to any reason may treat this as notice for the meeting. Please note that only LIFE MEMBERS AND MEMBERS form the General Body of the Institute. For any clarification please contact. Brig Rumel Dahiya(Retd) |
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Talk by Martin Grambow on "Water Management in Bavaria: Science, Politics and People" | November 03, 2015 | 1415 hours | Other |
Venue: IDSA Boardroom, First Floor Professor Martin Grambow is Head of the Water Management Department, Ministry of Environment and Public Health, Bavaria. |
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Talk by Khin Zaw Win on “The Challenge of Democracy in Myanmar” | October 29, 2015 | 1030 hrs | Other |
Time: 1030 hours Dr. Khin Zaw Win, is Director of Tampadipa Institute, an independent think tank of Myanmar. Dr Khin Saw Win was a political prisoner during military rule, is closely associated with the democracy movement and political advocacy work. |
South East Asia and Oceania | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions | October 20, 2015 | Conference |
Venue: Silver Oaks Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi The 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 26th to 29th October 2015, with all 54 heads of African nations having been invited for the Summit. This is the most significant diplomatic outreach by the Government of India underlining the importance of Africa in India’s growth trajectory. A closer India-Africa partnership is important for the security and development of both India and Africa. In the coming years, Africa will play an increasing role in shaping global norms and institutions. The India-Africa connectivity, therefore, presents immense opportunities for exploring strategies for mutual cooperation and growth. To facilitate engagement on the various dimensions of the India-Africa relationship, the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), in collaboration with Research in Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), Brookings India, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is hosting a day-long conference on the theme “India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions”, on 20th October 2015 to deliberate on the geo-strategic, economic and development aspects of this relationship. Concept NoteThe First India-Africa Forum Summit, held in New Delhi in 2008, marked the beginning of a robust and contemporary partnership. The second Summit, held in Addis Ababa in May 2011, emphasized the renewed focus of India to strengthen and enhance its partnership with countries in the African continent. It brought out two important documents, the Addis Ababa Declaration and the Africa-India Framework for Enhanced Cooperation. Both agreements offer direction to further Indo-African relations in the coming years, and provide a framework for the establishment of a long-term and mutually beneficial partnership encompassing diverse fields. The forthcoming Third India Africa Forum Summit, 26-29 October 2015, at New Delhi, provides an opportune moment to map the future trajectory of this relationship. The contemporary world order is in a flux. On one hand, multi-polarity has meant more complex relations not only among great powers, but even among developed countries and countries of global south. On the other hand, a multipolar world has also meant that greater engagement is required to manage the international system which is characterised by power diffused among various actors at various levels. In this context, the geo-strategic imperatives and geo strategic interests between India and Africa need to be fully analysed and understood. Their partnership and its potential impact on the world order are issues that need deep deliberation. India Africa relations have hinged on the common struggle against colonialism, apartheid, poverty, disease, illiteracy and hunger. In the contemporary international order, what are the gamut of issues that will define the contours of this partnership? Greater economic engagement has been crucial to boosting ties between Africa and India. India’s trade with Africa amounted to US$71 billion in 2014-15. The potentialities, scope and complementarities for future economic engagement need to be discussed. Sectorial potentials in energy, pharma, agriculture and mining need to be further explored for a much more dynamic relationship. In the field of energy and mining, the dynamics of engagement need to be versatile enough to take into consideration India’s energy security and Africa’s economic development. Similarly, agriculture is another area of cooperation where wider implications of climate change on food security of Africa must be taken into consideration. Against this backdrop, the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), the Confederation Indian Industries (CII), and Brookings India are jointly organizing conference on India-Africa Partnership: Future Directions on 20 October 2015. The objective of this initiative is to build on existing partnerships between African countries and India, and to explore new areas of convergence for mutual engagement. Progaramme Agenda
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Talk by William A. Stanton on "The Failures of U.S. Policy Towards China" | October 20, 2015 | 1000 to 1200 hrs | Other |
Venue: IDSA Board Room About the SpeakerOn October 20, 2014, Dr. William A. Stanton assumed the position of Interim Senior Vice President of Global Affairs for National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) with a mandate to strengthen NTHU’s international academic cooperation, to promote international recognition, and to find new resources to help accomplish these goals. As of February 1, 2015, he was appointed Senior Vice President of Global Affairs. Since July 1, 2013, Dr. Stanton has also served as the founding Director of NTHU’s Center for Asia Policy as the first George K.C. Yeh Distinguished Chair Professor of General Studies. The Center is focused on giving Taiwan a stronger and more prominent voice in academic discussions of Asia policy, and on providing research support, ideas, and practical recommendations for Taiwan policies. Prior to his return to academics, Dr. Stanton served for 34 years as a U.S. diplomat. His final posting was as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) from August 2009 to July 2012. During his tenure at AIT, significant progress was made on a number of key bilateral issues, including Taiwan's entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, security assistance, high-level visits, and resolution of trade disputes. For his contributions to U.S. trade with Taiwan, Dr. Stanton was awarded the 2011 Charles E. Cobb Award for Initiative and Success in Trade Development. For his overall contributions to U.S.-Taiwan relations, Taiwan President Ma Ying Jeou awarded Dr. Stanton the Order of the Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon. Dr. Stanton previously served as Deputy Chief of Mission to both the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea (2006-09) and the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, Australia (2003-06). During the latter assignment, he served some 23 months as Chargé d'affaires ad interim. His other Asia-related experience included two three-year assignments at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, the first time as a 1st Secretary and the second time as Minister Counselor for Political Affairs; and in the Department of State as Deputy Director for the Office of Chinese and Mongolian Affairs, and as Special Assistant for East Asia and Pacific Affairs for the Under Secretary for Political Affairs. Dr. Stanton received two years of Mandarin training, including a year of language studies at AIT. Dr. Stanton has also served as Director of the Office of Egyptian and North African Affairs; Director of the Office of UN Political Affairs; Political-Military Affairs Officer in Embassy Islamabad; Country Officer for Lebanon; Staff Assistant for the Assistant Secretary for Near East and South Asian Affairs; Watch Officer in the Department of State Operations Center; and Consular and Political Officer at Embassy Beirut. Dr. Stanton's State Department awards include the Secretary's Career Achievement Award, three Superior Honor Awards, one Superior Group Award, and several performance awards. For his contributions to the U.S. Forces Korea Command from 2006 to 2009, the U.S. Department of the Army awarded Dr. Stanton the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. Dr. Stanton earned a B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from Fordham University in New York and an M.A. and a Ph.D. (1978) in English literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which he attended on a National Defense Education Act Fellowship. He also spent a year studying at Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany. |
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18th Asian Security Conference - Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives | February 09, 2016 to February 11, 2016 | Conference | North America & Strategic Technologies | Asian Security Conference | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Joint Seminar on India-Korea Relations | September 16, 2015 | 1000 to 1300 hrs | Conference |
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delh - Embassy of the Republic of Korea, New Delhi 9.45: Registration and Coffee 10.00: Welcome Remarks
Session I: 10.15- 11.30: India-Korea Bilateral Relations: Political, Economic and Defence (15 minutes per speaker followed by open discussion) Chair: Amb Skand Tayal
11.30 to 11.45: Coffee Break Chair: Prof. YOO Ho yeol (TBC)
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2nd West Asia Conference - Ideology, Politics and New Security Challenges in West Asia | January 19, 2016 to January 20, 2016 | Conference | Eurasia & West Asia | West Asia Conference, West Asia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd Annual Internal Security National Seminar on "Radicalisation: A Growing Security Challenge for India" | December 09, 2015 | 1000 to 1700 hrs | Conference |
Conference Coordinator: Col Abdul Hameed Khan (ahkesk@gmail.com) Concept NoteOn August 1, 2015 the Union Home Secretary of India chaired a high level meeting of the representatives of central intelligence and security agencies, Directors General of Police (DsGP) and Home Secretaries of the 12 States. Among other issues related to Internal Security, radicalisation of the youth was discussed as one of the potent threats facing the Nation today. World over, hundreds of youth are joining religious extremist groups such as Daesh or the Islamic State (IS). Large number of the volunteers, even from the most advanced European countries, are lining up to become fighters convinced for the need ‘to protect of their faith’. They have been radicalised to the extent that they are giving up seemingly comfortable upwardly life to become foot soldiers in a world of chaos and to participate in the ongoing brutality. India so far has been relatively luckier. In spite of the huge diversity in the country and milieu of religious ideologies within, the negligible impact of IS or any other international terrorist group is impressive. The strength of India’s socio cultural fabric has held its divergent components together. The robust Indian democratic setup has absorbed the shocks of communal tremors, as yet. It has presented almost equal opportunities for its affluent as well as the most down trodden. This has been possible in spite of the numerous ‘fault lines’ of the society and gruelling poverty for millions who are susceptible for all kinds of propaganda and psychological mind games. But lately the country has seen attempts of mass mobilisation on ideological lines. There are also allegations that the political parties are attempting to benefit from the social polarisation. The instances of religious intolerances and provocations have increased. Aided with the 24 x 7 electronic and impactful social media, these diatribes are reaching the masses in every remote nook and corner of the country creating a charged up atmosphere of insecurity and alienation. Alienation aids radicalisation. Especially when there are numerous organisations on the lookout for such disgruntled and insecure youths, pretending to address their grievances, only to take advantage of it. The unlimited indoctrinating capsules in the virtual cyber world are also available for the takers for on-line indoctrination and eventual radicalisation. There are virtual worlds created on the social media of likeminded people absorbing and sharing the poison of extremist ideologies. Radicalisation is the first step towards extremism, as any conflict starts from the mind. These radicals adopt extreme political, social or religious ideals and aspirations that undermine the status quo and reject contemporary ideas and freedom of choice. If opportunity presents they may not hesitate to perpetrate violence, thus becoming a grave threat to the national security. Given the country’s enormous size and population, even small proportion of the population getting affected, could well assume alarming proportions. It is seen that radicalisation of the younger generation is easiest. In their impressionable age they are most susceptible to indoctrination. They are media savvy and aspire to become meaningful for a larger cause or ideology. In the absence of a worthy agenda in life, especially when faced with unemployment or underemployment and difficult conditions of life especially in clustered urban pockets, they may fall prey to radical ideologies. India’s burgeoning youth bulge thus presents numerous challenges. If it is not converted into a demographic dividend, it could well become a demographic disaster. But if this conflict starts from the minds, the remedy too must lie in the minds. For years India’s plurality has absorbed within itself - different ideologies and viewpoints. It has provided space for numerous streams of social sects and varied political notions to co-exist and grow. The Indian constitution is an all-encompassing and amalgamating idealisation. Therefore besides reactive containment of radicalisation and its fallouts through improved policing, intelligence based responses and application of legal deterrence, there is also a need to adopt preventive measures such as to address the very causes of alienation and ensure building up long term systematic institutional mechanisms. The well-established secular approach to politics is probably the key to stop polarisation and ensuring development. Development itself is said to be an anti-dote to numerous social malaise including radicalisation. Education, on the other hand, could be used as an effective counter radicalisation measure. The development of smart cities under an overall long term plan is likely to play a crucial role in reduction of crime and improving satisfaction among masses. Greater involvement of civil society in aiding police when it comes to keeping a vigil and provisioning of intelligence will enhance efficient policing. Reconciliation on some of the major tragedies of the past through a mechanism of judicial and social activism could also help the society to move on. These and other measures require a deliberation to chalk out a strategy for mitigating the challenges while investigating the causes of radicalisation. The following topics would be discussed under three sessions:- Session One (1115 – 1315 h): Radicalisation as an Emerging Internal Security Threat: Causes and Challenges. Session Two (1400 – 1615 h): Containing Radicalisation and Mitigating its Challenges. Valedictory Address (1630 – 1700 h) |
Terrorism & Internal Security |