Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘A Brush With British Royalty: Queen Elizabeth II and The Unique Protocol of Addressing Her’ was published by News18 on 10 September 2022.

Queen Elizabeth was called ‘Your Majesty’ the first time. Thereafter, she was addressed as ‘Ma’am’, but definitely not ‘Madam’, writes Amb Chinoy.

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• 10 September, 2022 |

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy paid tribute to Japan’s former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe in the article ‘Why Shinzo Abe will always remain special for India’, published in ‘The Economic Times’, on 9 July 2022.

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• 9 July, 2022 |

Director General Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘Afghanistan at Crossroads’ has been published in Volume 1, Issue 2 of the March 2022 edition of Chanakya National Security Journal of India, published jointly by the Rashtriya Rakhsha University and Chanakya Centre for Strategic Studies.

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• 30 June, 2022 |

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s opinion piece ‘Agnipath is a pivotal reform for India’s youth’, has been published in Hindustan Times, on 19 June 2022.

The scheme envisages the role of Agniveers as the backbone of combat units, paving the way for a combat-effective force, while also prioritising the resettlement of demobilised Agniveers, says Amb Chinoy.

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• 19 June, 2022 |

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘A reform called Agnipath’ has been published in ‘The Indian Express’ on 14 June 2022.

One of the big advantages of the Agnipath scheme is that it will open up myriad opportunities for the youth and boost civil-military fusion, with demobilised youth becoming worthy representatives of the best regimental traditions of the armed forces, says Amb Chinoy.

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• 14 June, 2022 |

Director General, MP-IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘Post-Quad, the opportunities for India in the region’ has been published in Hindustan Times on 26 May 2022.

The present moment offers a significant opportunity to ramp up its trade and economic engagements, says Amb Chinoy.

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• 26 May, 2022 |

Director General, MP-IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘Modi@8: How India navigated a complex geostrategic landscape in trying times’ has been published in ‘First Post’ on 25 May 2022.

As Narendra Modi completes eight years as Prime Minister, India is no longer a bystander but an active player on the global stage, says Amb Chinoy.

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• 25 May, 2022 |

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘How Narendra Modi’s successful European tour is a vindication of India’s global standing and credibility’ has been published in First Post on

In a world increasingly defined by geostrategic shifts, ideological rivalry and fractured power, Modi’s India has emerged as an important global player with credibility on all sides, says Amb Chinoy.

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• 6 May, 2022 |

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy’s article ‘Under Narendra Modi, This India Can Say No to the West’ has been published in News18 on 02 May 2022.

A confident India led by PM Narendra Modi charts its own destiny. India builds strategic ties with western powers, but rejects their hypocrisy, says Amb Chinoy.

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• 2 May, 2022 |

It is with deep anguish that I write to express my heartfelt sorrow on the tragic and untimely passing away of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The cruel hand of an assassin has snatched him away from us, leaving a huge void in the Japanese political firmament as well as on the international stage.

• May 2022 |
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