NEWS – The Chanakya Defence Dialogue is a significant international seminar organized by the Indian Army. The second edition will take place on October 24 and 25, 2024. This year’s theme is “Drivers in Nation Building: Fuelling Growth Through Comprehensive Security.”

EXPERT SESSIONS  

The dialogue will feature six expert-led sessions, each addressing critical aspects of comprehensive security.

Session 1: Geopolitical Dynamics

• Focus Areas:
  • Changing geopolitical landscape
  • Strategic partnerships
  • National interests
• Key Discussions:
  • India’s role in the Indo-Pacific
  • Relationships with global powers

Session 2: Economic Development Strategies

• Examination of Links Between:
  • Economic development and national security
• Panel Discussions:
  • Resilient economy and strong defence posture
  • Economic reforms
  • Boosting domestic industrial capacity

Session 3: Environmental Sustainability

• Discussion Points:
  • Balance between economic growth and ecological concerns
  • Sustainable development’s role in national security
  • Military’s role in environmental preservation

Session 4: Social Cohesion and Inclusive Growth

• Focus on:
  • Social unity as a pillar of national security
• Strategies Discussed:
  • Strengthening internal security through inclusive development
  • Integrating marginalized communities

Session 5: Technology and Security

• Integration of Emerging Technologies:
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cyber warfare
• Ethical Considerations:
  • Technology use in national security

Session 6: Future of Land Warfare

• Discussion Topics:
  • Land warfare advancements in the Indian Army
  • Lessons from global military practices
  • Importance of homegrown defence technologies

CHANAKYA DEFENCE DIALOGUE

• Purpose:
  • Regular forum for top minds from global defense and strategic sectors
  • Facilitate the exchange of insights and ideas
• Aims:
  • Integrate intelligence, strategy, and expertise
  • Discuss:
    • Neighbourhood Forces
    • Significant Indo-Pacific frontier
    • Emerging technologies’ impact on defense and security
  • Collaboration:
    • Organized in collaboration with the Centre for Land and Warfare Studies (CLAWS)
  • Participation:
    • Representatives from a diverse range of nations, including:
      • Australia
      • France
      • Japan
      • United States
    • Format:
      • Two-day conference
      • Features prominent speakers, military strategists, diplomats, and leading intellectuals
    • Discussion Topics:
      • Broad spectrum of security challenges and strategies
      • Focus on South Asia and the Indo-Pacific
      • Cooperation in:
        • Defence technology
        • Military exercises
        • Nuclear proliferation concerns