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L-R: Prof. Ummu Salma Bava, Chairperson & Jean Monnet Chair, Centre for European Studies, SIS, JNU and Chairperson, Special Centre for Security Studies, JNU; Amb. Gurjit Singh, Former Ambassador to Germany, Indonesia, Ethiopia, ASEAN and the African Union and Honorary Professor, IIT Indore; Lt. Gen Sanjay Verma, Former Director General of Weapons and Equipments, Army HQ, Ministry of Defence, GoI and Distinguished Fellow, Council for Strategic and Defence Research & Dr Aleksei Zakharov, Fellow, Strategic Studies Programme, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) at the Panel Discussion on ‘Re-Arming Europe: Prospects and Pitfalls’ at Sapru House, 25 November 2025
L-R: Prof. Ummu Salma Bava, Chairperson & Jean Monnet Chair, Centre for European Studies, SIS, JNU and Chairperson, Special Centre for Security Studies, JNU; Amb. Gurjit Singh, Former Ambassador to Germany, Indonesia, Ethiopia, ASEAN and the African Union and Honorary Professor, IIT Indore; Lt. Gen Sanjay Verma, Former Director General of Weapons and Equipments, Army HQ, Ministry of Defence, GoI and Distinguished Fellow, Council for Strategic and Defence Research & Dr Aleksei Zakharov, Fellow, Strategic Studies Programme, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) at the Panel Discussion on ‘Re-Arming Europe: Prospects and Pitfalls’ at Sapru House, 25 November 2025
Delegates at the 4th India–Russia Heads of Think-Tanks Meeting hosted by ICWA on 11 November 2025 in New Delhi. The meeting brought together leading experts and officials from India and Russia.
Delegates at the 4th India–Russia Heads of Think-Tanks Meeting hosted by ICWA on 11 November 2025 in New Delhi. The meeting brought together leading experts and officials from India and Russia.
Hon’ble Mr. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Sri Lanka delivered the Talk on ‘India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations’ at Sapru House, 4 November 2025
Hon’ble Mr. Sajith Premadasa, Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament of Sri Lanka delivered the Talk on ‘India-Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations’ at Sapru House, 4 November 2025
H.E. Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Foreign Minister, Republic of Cyprus delivered the 55th Sapru House Lecture on ‘Cyprus and the World’ in the presence of Dr. S. Jaishankar, Honourable External Affairs Minister of India at ICWA on 30 October 2025.
H.E. Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Foreign Minister, Republic of Cyprus delivered the 55th Sapru House Lecture on ‘Cyprus and the World’ in the presence of Dr. S. Jaishankar, Honourable External Affairs Minister of India at ICWA on 30 October 2025.
L-R: Dr. Anulekha Nandi, Fellow, Centre for Security, Strategy & Technology, ORF; Dr. Soham Das, Assistant Professor, OP Jindal University & Founding Director, Centre for Analytical Research and Engagement; Dr. Ajey Lele, Deputy Director General, MP-IDSA; Mr. Aditya Sharma, Chief Technology Officer, Plaxonic Technologies & joined online Dr. James Shire, Co-Director, Virtual Routes (Online speaker) at the Panel Discussion on ‘The AITrix: Discourses and Counter Discourses on AI in Global Politics’ at Sapru House, 14 October 2025
L-R: Dr. Anulekha Nandi, Fellow, Centre for Security, Strategy & Technology, ORF; Dr. Soham Das, Assistant Professor, OP Jindal University & Founding Director, Centre for Analytical Research and Engagement; Dr. Ajey Lele, Deputy Director General, MP-IDSA; Mr. Aditya Sharma, Chief Technology Officer, Plaxonic Technologies & joined online Dr. James Shire, Co-Director, Virtual Routes (Online speaker) at the Panel Discussion on ‘The AITrix: Discourses and Counter Discourses on AI in Global Politics’ at Sapru House, 14 October 2025
Delegates at the ICWA International Conference on ‘Women Across Geographies: Issues and Perspectives’ held on 8-9 October 2025 in New Delhi
Delegates at the ICWA International Conference on ‘Women Across Geographies: Issues and Perspectives’ held on 8-9 October 2025 in New Delhi
L-R: Prof. Reshmi Kazi, Department of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi; Prof. Rajesh Rajagopalan, Professor, Centre for International Politics Organisation and Disarmament, JNU; Amb. Rakesh Sood, Former Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament, Former Special Envoy of the PM on Non -Proliferation & Disarmement & Dr. Rajiv Nayan, Senior Research Associate, MP-IDSA at the Panel Discussion on ‘The Nuclear Flux: Changing Dynamics of Global Politics’ at Sapru House, 24 September 2025
L-R: Prof. Reshmi Kazi, Department of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi; Prof. Rajesh Rajagopalan, Professor, Centre for International Politics Organisation and Disarmament, JNU; Amb. Rakesh Sood, Former Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament, Former Special Envoy of the PM on Non -Proliferation & Disarmement & Dr. Rajiv Nayan, Senior Research Associate, MP-IDSA at the Panel Discussion on ‘The Nuclear Flux: Changing Dynamics of Global Politics’ at Sapru House, 24 September 2025
L-R: Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra, Founder Chairperson, Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies, Former Professor at JNU; Prof. Sreeram Chaulia, Dean, JSIA & Director General, O.P. Jindal Global University; Amb. Rakesh Sood, Former Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan and Nepal & Maj Gen R. S Yadav Retired, Director, Centre for Strategic Studies & Simulation, United Service Institution of India at the Panel Discussion on ‘Unstable Neighbourhood: Mapping Regime Changes and Political Realignments in South Asia Post 2021’ at Sapru House, 18 Sep 2025
L-R: Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra, Founder Chairperson, Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies, Former Professor at JNU; Prof. Sreeram Chaulia, Dean, JSIA & Director General, O.P. Jindal Global University; Amb. Rakesh Sood, Former Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan and Nepal & Maj Gen R. S Yadav Retired, Director, Centre for Strategic Studies & Simulation, United Service Institution of India at the Panel Discussion on ‘Unstable Neighbourhood: Mapping Regime Changes and Political Realignments in South Asia Post 2021’ at Sapru House, 18 Sep 2025
L-R: Dr. Ashish Shukla, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA; Dr. Shalini Chawla, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS); Amb. TCA Raghavan, Former High Commissioner to Pakistan and Singapore; Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA & Smt. Uma Sekhar, Advisor (International Law) ICWA at the Book Discussion on ‘Trial by Water: Indus Basin & India-Pakistan Relations’ by Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA at Sapru House, 16 September 2025
L-R: Dr. Ashish Shukla, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA; Dr. Shalini Chawla, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS); Amb. TCA Raghavan, Former High Commissioner to Pakistan and Singapore; Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA & Smt. Uma Sekhar, Advisor (International Law) ICWA at the Book Discussion on ‘Trial by Water: Indus Basin & India-Pakistan Relations’ by Dr. Uttam Kumar Sinha, Senior Fellow, MP-IDSA at Sapru House, 16 September 2025
H.E. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs, Civil Service & Public Enterprises, Republic of Fiji delivered 54th Sapru House Lecture on ‘Ocean of Peace’ at Sapru House, 26 August 2025
H.E. Sitiveni Ligamamada Rabuka, Prime Minister & Minister of Foreign Affairs, Civil Service & Public Enterprises, Republic of Fiji delivered 54th Sapru House Lecture on ‘Ocean of Peace’ at Sapru House, 26 August 2025
L-R: Shri Sujeet Kumar, Hon'ble Member of Parliament and Member, Consultative Committee for MEA; Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha; Ambassador T.C.A. Raghavan, Former Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs & Former High Commissioner to Pakistan & Shri K.V. Prasad, Senior Journalist, Author at the ICWA Book Discussion on ‘Indian Parliament: Shaping Foreign Policy’ at Sapru House, 26 June 2025
L-R: Shri Sujeet Kumar, Hon'ble Member of Parliament and Member, Consultative Committee for MEA; Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, Hon'ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha; Ambassador T.C.A. Raghavan, Former Director General, Indian Council of World Affairs & Former High Commissioner to Pakistan & Shri K.V. Prasad, Senior Journalist, Author at the ICWA Book Discussion on ‘Indian Parliament: Shaping Foreign Policy’ at Sapru House, 26 June 2025
Group photograph of participants at the ICWA International Conference on ‘India-Mongolia: Celebrating Seven Decades of Diplomatic Relations and a Decade of Strategic Partnership’, 17 June 2025
Group photograph of participants at the ICWA International Conference on ‘India-Mongolia: Celebrating Seven Decades of Diplomatic Relations and a Decade of Strategic Partnership’, 17 June 2025
L-R: Mr. Aditya Raj Kaul, Executive Editor, TV9, New Delhi; Amb. Satish Chandra, Former Deputy NSA and High Commissioner of India to Pakistan; Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & Bar and presently the Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir and Dr. Tanwir Arshed, Department of Political Science, Presidency University, Kolkata joined online at the Panel Discussion on ‘Operation Sindoor: Starting a New Narrative?’ at Sapru House, 13 June 2025
L-R: Mr. Aditya Raj Kaul, Executive Editor, TV9, New Delhi; Amb. Satish Chandra, Former Deputy NSA and High Commissioner of India to Pakistan; Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & Bar and presently the Chancellor of the Central University of Kashmir and Dr. Tanwir Arshed, Department of Political Science, Presidency University, Kolkata joined online at the Panel Discussion on ‘Operation Sindoor: Starting a New Narrative?’ at Sapru House, 13 June 2025
Participation of Amb. Prashant Pise, DDG, ICWA in Termez Dialogue, 19-22 May 2025.
Participation of Amb. Prashant Pise, DDG, ICWA in Termez Dialogue, 19-22 May 2025.
Participation of Amb. Prashant Pise, DDG, ICWA in Termez Dialogue, 19-22 May 2025.
Participation of Amb. Prashant Pise, DDG, ICWA in Termez Dialogue, 19-22 May 2025.
Group photo of delegates at the XX Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum, hosted by ICWA on the theme ‘SECURE SCO: Leading Towards a Transformed Region in the Spirit of The World is One Family’, held on 21–22 May 2025 in New Delhi.
Group photo of delegates at the XX Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Forum, hosted by ICWA on the theme ‘SECURE SCO: Leading Towards a Transformed Region in the Spirit of The World is One Family’, held on 21–22 May 2025 in New Delhi.
Participation of Amb. Prashant Pise, DDG, ICWA in Tehran Diplomatic Forum-2025
Participation of Amb. Prashant Pise, DDG, ICWA in Tehran Diplomatic Forum-2025
L-R: Cdr. (Dr.) Arnab Das, Founder and Director, Maritime Research Center, Pune; Capt. Sarabjeet Singh Parmar (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, Council for Strategic and Defence Research, New Delhi; Capt. (Dr.) Gurpreet Singh Khurana, Professor, Naval War College, Goa; and Mr. Abhijit Singh, Retired naval officer and Former Head, Maritime Policy Initiative at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi at the ICWA Panel Discussion on “Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indo-Pacific Region”, 9 May 2025
L-R: Cdr. (Dr.) Arnab Das, Founder and Director, Maritime Research Center, Pune; Capt. Sarabjeet Singh Parmar (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, Council for Strategic and Defence Research, New Delhi; Capt. (Dr.) Gurpreet Singh Khurana, Professor, Naval War College, Goa; and Mr. Abhijit Singh, Retired naval officer and Former Head, Maritime Policy Initiative at the Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi at the ICWA Panel Discussion on “Maritime Domain Awareness in the Indo-Pacific Region”, 9 May 2025
L-R: Mr. Atul Aneja, Strategic Analyst, Former Strategic Affairs Editor, The Hindu, New Delhi; Amb. D.P. Srivastava, Former Ambassador to Iran, Government of India; Prof. Reshmi Kazi, Department of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and Joined online by Dr. Omid Babelian, Research Fellow, Institute for Political and International Studies, Tehran at the ICWA Panel Discussion on ‘Re-evaluating Iran amidst turbulence in the Middle East’, 23 April 2025
L-R: Mr. Atul Aneja, Strategic Analyst, Former Strategic Affairs Editor, The Hindu, New Delhi; Amb. D.P. Srivastava, Former Ambassador to Iran, Government of India; Prof. Reshmi Kazi, Department of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and Joined online by Dr. Omid Babelian, Research Fellow, Institute for Political and International Studies, Tehran at the ICWA Panel Discussion on ‘Re-evaluating Iran amidst turbulence in the Middle East’, 23 April 2025
L-R: Mr. Atul Aneja, Strategic Analyst, Former Strategic Affairs Editor, The Hindu, New Delhi; Ambassador Sanjay Singh, Former Secretary (East) MEA, Former Ambassador to Iran; Dr. Md. Mudassir Quamar, Associate Professor, Centre for West Asian Studies, SIS, JNU, New Delhi; Dr. Deepika Saraswat, Associate Fellow, (MP-IDSA), New Delhi at the ICWA Panel Discussion on “Recent Developments in Syria & Their Regional & Global Implications”, 8 April 2025
L-R: Mr. Atul Aneja, Strategic Analyst, Former Strategic Affairs Editor, The Hindu, New Delhi; Ambassador Sanjay Singh, Former Secretary (East) MEA, Former Ambassador to Iran; Dr. Md. Mudassir Quamar, Associate Professor, Centre for West Asian Studies, SIS, JNU, New Delhi; Dr. Deepika Saraswat, Associate Fellow, (MP-IDSA), New Delhi at the ICWA Panel Discussion on “Recent Developments in Syria & Their Regional & Global Implications”, 8 April 2025
H.E. Mr. Gabriel Boric Font President of the Republic of Chile delivered 53rd Sapru House Lecture on “Chile and India: Side by Side on the Global South” at Sapru House, 2 April 2025
H.E. Mr. Gabriel Boric Font President of the Republic of Chile delivered 53rd Sapru House Lecture on “Chile and India: Side by Side on the Global South” at Sapru House, 2 April 2025
L-R: Prof. S. Irudaya Rajan, Chair of the International Institute of Migration and Development, Kerala, India; Ambassador Sanjay Bhattacharya, Professor of Diplomatic Practice, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P Jindal Global University and Former Secretary (Overseas Indian Affairs), MEA, India; Mr. Sanjay Awasthi, Head of Office, International Organization for Migration India office, New Delhi; Mr. Karan Deep Singh, Independent Journalist, Former Staff Reporter, the New York Times and Prof. Binod Khadria, President, Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism and Co-convener, Metropolis Asia-Pacific Joined (online) at the Panel Discussion on “Fraying at the Edges? Rethinking Narratives on International Migration and Mobility in 2025” at Sapru House, 26 March 2025
L-R: Prof. S. Irudaya Rajan, Chair of the International Institute of Migration and Development, Kerala, India; Ambassador Sanjay Bhattacharya, Professor of Diplomatic Practice, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P Jindal Global University and Former Secretary (Overseas Indian Affairs), MEA, India; Mr. Sanjay Awasthi, Head of Office, International Organization for Migration India office, New Delhi; Mr. Karan Deep Singh, Independent Journalist, Former Staff Reporter, the New York Times and Prof. Binod Khadria, President, Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism and Co-convener, Metropolis Asia-Pacific Joined (online) at the Panel Discussion on “Fraying at the Edges? Rethinking Narratives on International Migration and Mobility in 2025” at Sapru House, 26 March 2025
Professor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, delivered the keynote address at Second ICWA Young Scholars Conference on ‘India on the Rise: Foreign Policy in the Amrit Kaal’ at Sapru House, 11 March 2025
Professor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University, delivered the keynote address at Second ICWA Young Scholars Conference on ‘India on the Rise: Foreign Policy in the Amrit Kaal’ at Sapru House, 11 March 2025
H.E. Mr. Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Republic of Armenia delivered 52nd Sapru House Lecture on ‘Armenia and India in a Changing World: Strengthening Ties, Security Futures’ at Sapru House, 10 March 2025
H.E. Mr. Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Republic of Armenia delivered 52nd Sapru House Lecture on ‘Armenia and India in a Changing World: Strengthening Ties, Security Futures’ at Sapru House, 10 March 2025
L-R: Captain Sarabjeet S. Parmar, Distinguished Fellow Council for Strategic and Defence Research Distinguished Fellow, New Delhi, & Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies United Service Institution of India (USI), New Delhi; Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Former Foreign Secretary; Prof. S. D. Muni, Professor Emeritus School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Dr. Prabir De, Professor, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi at the ICWA Panel Discussion on 'Advancing Sub-regional Cooperation: An Important Dimension of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy' at Sapru House, 18 February 2025
L-R: Captain Sarabjeet S. Parmar, Distinguished Fellow Council for Strategic and Defence Research Distinguished Fellow, New Delhi, & Centre for Military History and Conflict Studies United Service Institution of India (USI), New Delhi; Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla, Former Foreign Secretary; Prof. S. D. Muni, Professor Emeritus School of International Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi; Dr. Prabir De, Professor, Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi at the ICWA Panel Discussion on 'Advancing Sub-regional Cooperation: An Important Dimension of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy' at Sapru House, 18 February 2025
H.E. Mr. Nurlan Yermekbayev, Secretary General, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, delivered 51st Sapru House Lecture on ‘SCO and India: Strengthening Regional Synergies for Cooperation in Eurasia’ at Sapru House on 6 February 2025
H.E. Mr. Nurlan Yermekbayev, Secretary General, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, delivered 51st Sapru House Lecture on ‘SCO and India: Strengthening Regional Synergies for Cooperation in Eurasia’ at Sapru House on 6 February 2025
Ms. Nutan Kapoor Mahawar, Additional Secretary, ICWA delivered her welcome remarks at the ICWA Panel Discussion on ‘Assessing the Ongoing Crisis in Pakistan’ at Sapru House, 15 January 2025
Ms. Nutan Kapoor Mahawar, Additional Secretary, ICWA delivered her welcome remarks at the ICWA Panel Discussion on ‘Assessing the Ongoing Crisis in Pakistan’ at Sapru House, 15 January 2025

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