The India Narrative
Strategic Autonomy, Global Ambition, and Regional Connectivity
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As part of our series of high-level geopolitical events, this inaugural session addresses a fractured global order where India is transitioning from a balancing power to a leading pole.
These events bring together veteran diplomats and regional experts to dissect India’s evolving statecraft. Key themes will include navigating West Asian complexity, maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, resource diplomacy in Africa, and the critical role of North East India as the gateway to the ‘Act East’ policy.
Special Address
“The Eastern Gateway: Positioning North East India at the Heart of the ‘Act East Policy'”
Dr. Obja Borah Hazarika
Author and Associate Professor
Distinguished Panelists
“India’s Approach to the Ukraine Conflict Resolution”
Amb. Gitesh SarmaAdvisor, Hegemoniq. Former Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs and High Commissioner to Australia and Fiji and Ambassador to Uzbekistan.
“Navigating the Conflict: India’s Balancing Act between Israel, Iran, and the Arab World”
Amb. Dr. Ausaf SayeedAdvisor, Hegemoniq. Former Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Yemen and High Commissioner to Seychelles.
“Shaping the New World Order: Why Africa is Key to India’s Global Ambitions”
Amb. Srikumar MenonAdvisor, Hegemoniq. Former Ambassador to South Sudan, Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Moderator
Shreya Chandrashekhar
Research Associate, Hegemoniq
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