Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
मनोहर पर्रिकर रक्षा अध्ययन एवं विश्लेषण संस्थान

Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy

Amb Sujan R. Chinoy is the Director General of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi.

A career diplomat from 1981-2018, he was Ambassador to Japan and Mexico and the Consul General of India in Shanghai and Sydney. A specialist on China, East Asia and politico-security-military issues, he headed the Indian side in the Expert Group of Diplomatic and Military Officials negotiating the confidence-building measures (CBMs) dialogue with China on the boundary dispute from 1996-2000. At the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) from 2008-2012, he handled external and internal security policy issues.

During his public service of over four decades, he has dealt with political, security, defence as well as trade and economic issues. His Foreign Service career included postings at the UN in New York and Saudi Arabia. He was the Chair of the Think20 engagement group for India’s G20 Presidency.

He speaks fluent Mandarin and is conversant in Japanese, German, French and Spanish. He is the author of “World Upside Down: India Recalibrates Its Geopolitics” published in July 2023 by Harper Collins and “Global Tumult: India as a Pole Star”, (published in July 2024 by RUPA Publications). He has also credited half a dozen books on defence, security and IR topics.

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Remembering the Dobry Maharaja

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy opinion piece ‘Remembering the Dobry Maharaja’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 22 August 2024.

PM Modi, during his State visit to Poland on August 21-22, will pay homage at the Memorial of the Dobry Maharaja, Shri Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja

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  • 21 August, 2024 |

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Risks in the nuclear order in the wake of Ukraine war

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s opinion piece ‘Risks in the nuclear order in the wake of Ukraine war’ has been published in First Post on 04 July 2024.

The inability of the major nuclear powers to forge new arms control treaties that include China will have a long-term fallout on global peace and security, says Amb Chinoy.

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  • 4 July, 2024 |

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India at G7: The summit & substance

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s Opinion piece ‘India at G7: The summit & substance’ has been published in Times of India on 12 July 2024. Read Complete Article [+] Writing on Modi’s participation in the two-day meeting in Italy, Amb Chiny argues the world’s largest democracy brings much to table, from strong growth to being an FDI alternative to China.

  • 12 June, 2024 |

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Ukraine War: Military Perspectives and Strategic Reflections

  • Publisher: Pentagon Press
The idea for this book emerged in the course of discussions during the initial stages of the Ukraine War. It was, however, realised that any attempt at drawing lessons prematurely could lead to misleading conclusions. Accordingly, instead of absolutist conjectures, the book is an exercise in identifying broader trends. Much water has flown under the bridge since then. Along the way, the world has been introduced to an array of new sophisticated weapons, missiles and drones that question the very relevance of established battlefield platforms such as tanks, for instance. In this volume, the contributors address several aspects of the war in an attempt to explain, elaborate and challenge existing notions with the larger aim of drawing lessons for policymakers and professionals alike. Ukraine War: Military Perspectives and Strategic Reflections, presents a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing conflict. Divided into five sections, the book delves into the geopolitical backdrop of the conflict, highlights its operational narrative, dissects the components of military power, explores the impact of disruptive technologies and examines the strategic ramifications of this ongoing war.
  • ISBN: 978-81-968722-8-1 ,
  • Price: ₹ 1495/-
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From Kautilya to Immanuel Kant: Lessons for a world at war

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘From Kautilya to Immanuel Kant: Lessons for a world at war’ has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on 23 May 2024.

The article highlights the relevance of Immanuel Kant's ideas and India's ancient wisdom and teachings in devising a new moral compass for a global order in disarray.

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The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of the Institute.

  • 23 May, 2024 |

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What Putin’s rejig in Kremlin mean for relations with Delhi

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s opinion piece ‘What Putin’s rejig in Kremlin mean for relations with Delhi’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 20 May 2024.

The piece analyses the recent shuffle in Kremlin by President Putin. From India's point of view, most significant is the departure of Nikolai Patrushev, long-standing Secretary of the Security Council of Russia (National Security Advisor).

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The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of the Institute.

  • 20 May, 2024 |

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India’s Policy Towards West Asia: The Modi Era

  • Publisher: Pentagon Press
West Asia holds significant relevance for India due to a multitude of economic, political, strategic and security factors. India considers the West Asian region as its ‘extended neighbourhood.’ Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, India’s West Asia policy has received renewed attention, marking a notable transformation in its foreign policy approach towards the countries of the region. In recent years, engagement between India and the West Asian region has moved beyond the traditionally dominant spheres of trade, energy and diaspora ties. India has emphasised cooperation in the fields of defence and security, building strategic partnerships and is exploring new areas of cooperation in sectors such as renewable energy, health, climate change, food security, connectivity and so on. Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Think West’ policy has further prioritised engagement with the West Asian countries. This book provides scholarly perspectives on Modi’s policy and approach towards the West Asian region. The authors reflect on different dimensions of the India–West Asia relationship, examine the key changes in India’s approach under the Modi government and explore the opportunities and prospects of cooperation in the new and emerging fields. The authors aver that Prime Minister Modi’s continuous engagement with the regional leaders at bilateral and multilateral levels, the convergence of interests between India and the West Asian countries, India’s increasing stakes in the region and a changing perception of India in the minds of regional leaders are some of the key drivers of the fast-growing India–West Asia relationship.
  • ISBN: 978-81-968722-2-9 ,
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