The annual USI National Security Seminar was held on 01-02 November 2018 at the United Service Institution of India (USI), New Delhi. The USI National Security Seminar has focussed on the Indo-Pacific Region since 2009 and this was the 10th edition of the Indo-Pacific series. The theme for this year’s seminar was “Evolving Geo-politics of the Indo-Pacific Region: Challenges and Prospects”. The seminar brought together varying perspectives on strategic challenges, and prospects for cooperation in the security and economic domains
USI Organised Scholar’s Presentation by Prof Gautam Sen on the Topic “Cyber Security & Cyber Space In International Relations: A Roadmap For India’s Cyber Security Policy” on 5 Nov 2018
USI organised scholar’s presentation by Prof Gautam Sen on the topic “Cyber Security & Cyber Space in International Relations: A Roadmap for India’s Cyber Security Policy” under the Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee Chair at USI.
USI team delivered lectures for Afghan diplomats at the Foreign Service Institute on 22 October 2018
The USI team delivered lectures at the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) under the first Indo-China joint capacity building programme for Afghan diplomats on 22 October 2018. The programme was launched with statements from Indian Foreign Minister and dignitaries from China and Afghanistan.
USI organised a seminar “Kashmir Imbroglio: A Reality Check and Way Forward” on 24 September 2018 at USI
USI organised a seminar “Kashmir Imbroglio: A Reality Check and Way Forward” on 24 September 2018 at USI. The overall objective of the seminar was to discuss the evolving socio-political & security scenario and building enduring peace and stability, so as to throw up new ideas.
Afghanistan: A Sea of Poppies
Anindita writes how the surging poppy cultivation and opium production has got embedded in the socio-economic structure of Afghanistan, and how it creates multiple challenges for the country . Opium economy is is not just fuelling the Taliban Insurgency but has also become the backbone of the rural economy.
USI team conducted Pakistan-China Capsules for the 31st Naval Higher Command Course at Naval War College, Goa on 27 & 28 Sept 2018
USI team conducted Pakistan-China Capsules for the 31st Naval Higher Command Course at Naval War College, Goa on 27 & 28 Sept 2018. The Naval War College is a premier institution of the Indian Navy.