Deliverables
The seminar aims to produce key deliverables that will serve as valuable resources for policymakers, defense planners and academic researchers.
(a) Strategic Partnerships. A comprehensive matrix outlining India’s strategic partnerships with other nations highlighting areas of collaboration, joint initiatives and shared security interests. By mapping out these partnerships, decision-makers can make informed choices and strengthen diplomatic ties.
(b) Policy Brief on Cultural Diplomacy. A concise policy brief will showcase, how India can leverage its rich cultural heritage for diplomatic purposes. Recommendations will focus on promoting cultural exchanges for enhancing India’s soft power influence through cultural diplomacy, which will foster mutual understanding and goodwill.
(c) Defence Industry Integration Roadmap. A robust defence sector aligned with national security imperatives is crucial for India’s geopolitical resilience. The event will provide a roadmap to include a detailed plan for integrating economic progress with military readiness. Steps to enhance self-reliance in defence production, foster innovation and strengthen the defence-industrial base will be outlined.
(d) Supply Chain Resilience Framework. Safeguarding national security during supply chain disruptions requires proactive planning and coordination. This framework aims to ensure supply chain resilience in critical sectors. It will address vulnerabilities, list risk mitigation strategies and develop contingency plans.
(e) Balancing Growth with Ecological Concerns. The delicate balance between economic growth and ecological concerns will be highlighted to cover climate resilience strategies, biodiversity conservation efforts and the role of the armed forces in environmental stewardship. Promoting sustainable practices shall contribute to long-term prosperity and global stability.
(f) Technology and Security Convergence. The seminar will encompass collaborative space security solutions, cyber resilience measures, ethical AI guidelines, and future force design. Recommendations for policy adjustments and investment priorities will position India as a technological leader in security domains.
(g) Social Cohesion Blueprint. Strengthening internal security through social harmony is essential for national resilience. The event will explore initiatives to promote inclusivity, address measures for enhancing social cohesion, fairness and equality and capitalising demographic dividends for national growth.
(h) Contours of Future Land Warfare. The dialogue will evaluate emerging contours of land warfare in view the recent conflicts. It will examine technology choices, training programs, and force modernisation efforts required to prepare the Indian Army for challenges of the future.