India-South Korea Space and Defense Cooperation
This roundtable explored India–South Korea collaboration in defense and space. It examined South Korea’s growing role as an arms exporter, joint ventures like the K-9 Vajra, and India’s leadership in space technology. The discussion focused on joint research, tech-sharing, and strengthening strategic ties to enhance regional security and innovation.
Navigating the Challenges of the Third Nuclear Age
This roundtable explored the emerging ‘third nuclear age,’ marked by rising nuclear tensions in the Russia–Ukraine and Israel–Iran conflicts, the breakdown of arms control agreements, and the growing nuclear arsenals of countries like China. It examined the implications for global arms control and the weakening of non-proliferation norms.
India & Europe in the Age of Trump 2.0: Crisis, Opportunity, and Realignment
This roundtable explored the impact of Trump’s second term on India–Europe relations, focusing on Germany’s evolving defense role and Europe’s strategic autonomy. It examined India’s diplomatic recalibration amid shifting U.S. alliances, transatlantic tensions, and rising geopolitical fragmentation, assessing implications for India–Germany ties and broader India–EU engagement.
Australia-India defence cooperation should be about more than navies
The Australia-India defence relationship is not all about the numbers
Discussing ‘Original Sin: Israel, Palestine, and the Revenge of Old West Asia’ by Dr Stanly Johny
The roundtable analyzed the shifting geopolitics of the Israel-Palestine conflict, regional power responses, and the implications of prolonged war. Drawing on Dr. Stanly Johny’s book, it explored peace prospects in the Middle East, global consequences of the conflict, and India’s evolving stance over 17 months of continued hostilities.