Excellencies, Distinguished Participants at the 7th Asian Security Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen, I feel privileged to be invited to deliver the Inaugural Address at the IDSA's 7th Asian Security Conference.… Continue reading Inaugural Address at the 7th Asian Security Conference
Distinguished Scholars, diplomats, ladies and gentlemen, As the President of the IDSA, it is indeed an honour and a privilege to address the distinguished delegates gathered for the Seventh Asian… Continue reading Concluding Address at the 7th Asian Security Conference
Excellencies, Distinguished Participants at the 8th Asian Security Conference, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am indeed honoured to meet this august gathering of eminent experts and to inaugurate the 8th Asian… Continue reading Inaugural Address at the 8th Asian Security Conference
Hon'ble Vice President, Shri. A. K. Antony, the Defence Minister of India, Mr. M. Sonampil, the Minister of Defence, Mongolia, Shri N. S. Sisodia, Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am… Continue reading Keynote Address at the 9th Asian Security Conference
Hon'ble Vice President of India Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat ji, Hon'ble External Affairs Minister and President of IDSA, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Director IDSA, Shri N. S. Sisodia Excellencies, distinguished delegates,… Continue reading Special Address at the 9th Asian Security Conference
Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a special privilege to me to address this distinguished audience. First, I would like to thank Hon'ble Pranab Mukherjee for inviting me to this conference.… Continue reading Luncheon Address at the 9th Asian Security Conference
Namaskar, Good Morning, I am happy to be here in your midst today on the important occasion when the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), after 40 years of… Continue reading Inaugural Address at the 9th Asian Security Conference
Distinguished Scholars, diplomats, ladies and gentlemen, "It is indeed a Privilege for me to address the distinguished delegates gathered for this Conference. The deliberations have covered a wide spectrum of… Continue reading Closing Remarks at the 9th Asian Security Conference
Shri A. K. Antony, Defence Minister of India, Director IDSA, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is indeed an honour to address this distinguished gathering of scholars and experts from around… Continue reading Keynote Address at the 10th Asian Security Conference
Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, Director IDSA, Shri N.S.Sisodia, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, I am glad to be present at the opening of the 10th Asian… Continue reading Inaugural Address at the 10th Asian Security Conference
Former Dutch Prime Minister Rudd Lubbers was the guest speaker at the closing session of the 10th Asian Security Conference. The Conference ended with a Panel Discussion on the proposition… Continue reading Speech at the 10th Asian Security Conference
This year’s conference is of great significance. It assumes particular salience in the context of the attacks on Mumbai and the systematic use of terrorism and irregular warfare as state… Continue reading Keynote Address at the 11th Asian Security Conference
Concept Note The Asian Security Conference (ASC) is a major calendar event of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Since 1999, when the conference was first… Continue reading 11th Asian Security Conference: The Changing Face of Conflict and Strategy in Asia
Shri N.S. Sisodia, Director General, IDSA, Distinguished invitees, Friends from the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured and happy to be amongst you at this inaugural session of the… Continue reading Presidential Address at the 12th Asian Security Conference
Concept Note As human history shows future is always uncertain. Even so, there are forecasts on the possibility of Asian countries like China and India overtaking the US by 2030… Continue reading 12th Asian Security Conference: Asian Strategic Futures 2030 : Trends, Scenarios and Alternatives
Director General, IDSA, Shri N.S Sisodia, Distinguished participants, Ladies and gentlemen, I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to the 13th edition of the Asian Security Conference. We all… Continue reading Presidential Address at the 13th Asian Security Conference
Concept Note The onset of the ‘Asian Century’ requires fresh thinking on regional architectures in Asia. Will these be able to deliver on the promise of the future? What needs… Continue reading 13th Asian Security Conference on “Towards A New Asian Order”
Mr. NS Sisodia, Director General IDSA, Distinguished participants, Guests. Thank you for asking me to speak to the closing session of IDSA’s 13th Asian Security Conference, “Towards a New Asian… Continue reading Closing Remarks at the 13th Asian Security Conference
Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, “At the outset, I extend a warm welcome to all the participants from the world over for the 14th Asian Security Conference organised by… Continue reading Presidential Address at the 14th Asian Security Conference
Concept Note Over the last few decades, the global security setting has undergone a vast change with the emergence of new threats. Challenges such as the devastating environmental shocks of… Continue reading 14th Asian Security Conference 2012: Non-Traditional Security Challenges- Today and Tomorrow
Members of the strategic communality Distinguished participants, Excellencies, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a pleasure to address this distinguished gathering that has come together for the… Continue reading Inaugural Address at the 15th Asian Security Conference on “Emerging Trends in West Asia: Regional and Global Implications”
Concept Note West Asia is in the midst of tumultuous changes which presage the emergence of a new and different set of security and economic challenges and new patterns of… Continue reading 15th Asian Security Conference: Emerging Trends in West Asia: Regional and Global Implications
Concept Note There is little doubt that Asia – stretching from the Eurasian landmass to the maritime reaches of Australia and the South Pacific – is experiencing a major shift… Continue reading 16th Asian Security Conference: Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response
Watch Video I am grateful for the privilege afforded, to deliver the Keynote Address at the 16th Asian Security Conference on Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia – India’s Response, which… Continue reading Keynote Address at the 16th Asian Security Conference on “Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response”
Watch Video Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, IDSA, Ladies and Gentlemen. Thank you for asking me to speak to your conference. The IDSA Asian Security Con-ference has become an annual event… Continue reading Speaking Notes at the 16th Asian Security Conference on “Emerging Strategic Trends in Asia and India’s Response”
Concept Note The shift of power to Asia in the 21st century with its imminent economic rise has amplified the security challenges that the continent faces within the larger rubric… Continue reading 17th Asian Security Conference: Asian Security: Comprehending the Indian Approach
Brig Dahiya, Distinguished participants, Ladies & gentlemen, Thank you very much for inviting me to deliver the valedictory address at the 17th Asian Security Conference. ASC is not only the… Continue reading Valedictory Address at the 17th Asian Security Conference on “Asian Security: Comprehending the Indian Approach”
Dr Jayant Prasad, Director General IDSA Distinguished guests and participants, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. It gives me great pleasure in welcoming you all to the 18th edition of the Asian… Continue reading Keynote address by Air Marshal PP Reddy VM, ADC, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at the 18th Asian Security Conference on “Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives”
Concept Note The Asian Security Conference (ASC) is a major calendar event of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Since 1999, when the conference was first… Continue reading 18th Asian Security Conference – Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives
I would like to thank Ambassador Jayant Prasad, Director General of IDSA for inviting me to address the participants of 18th Asian Security Conference. With its eighteenth edition ASC has… Continue reading Keynote address by Dr Arvind Gupta, Deputy National Security Advisor at the 18th Asian Security Conference on “Securing Cyberspace: Asian and International Perspectives”
Concept NoteAsia, with close to sixty percent of the world’s population, has suffered disparate political, nationalist, religious, ideological, ethnic, sectarian, and state sponsored violence for decades, if not centuries. The… Continue reading 19th Asian Security Conference – Combating Terrorism: Evolving an Asian Response
DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY THREE Registration Registration will open on the days of the conference at the venue. However, we would encourage you to avail a discount offer open… Continue reading 20th Asian Security Conference: Multipolarism in Asia: Issues and Challenges
*/ Registration Registration fees would be Rs 2000/- which will cover the costs of two lunches, conference papers etc. Please send cheque in name of MP-IDSA, New Delhi "to the… Continue reading 21st Asian Security Conference: National Security and Defence Planning in an Era of Strategic Uncertainty (Postponed)
