Seminars & Conferences

1.  Raisina Dialogue 2024 “CHATURANGA” was conducted by Observer Research Foundation (ORF) from 21 – 23 February 2024 at Taj Palace Hotel, 2, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021. This Conference is of international repute and significant national event. It was attended by PM of India, PM of Greece, NSA and EAM of India and scores of Academicians, Indian and International Diplomats, UN Officials, Bureaucrats, national and International media personalities.

2.   Brig (Dr) Anand Kumar Tewari (Retd), Professor & Head AIDSS, Col (Dr) Rajan Bakshi (Retd), Director ACDSA, Associate Professor AIDSS & Deputy Commandant AIET along with 05 Faculty and 10 Scholars/Students have attended. the Raisina Dialogue in three batches representing Amity University Uttar Pradesh.

Virtual Seminar organised by AIDDS on Vijay Diwas Indian Victory in 1971 Indo-Pak War on 16 Dec 2023.

Mr Satheesh K Damodar won Chess Championship fo Faculty/Staff during Sangathan 2023

A panel discussion to assess the trajectory of the G 20 and the expectations from its future was organised on 19 Oct 2023 from 2.30pm.  Lectures constituted by the following :-

(a)        Capt (IN) Sarabjit Parmar on the topic – US – China naval Competition.

(b)        Dr. Saurabh Mishra, Associate Professor, AIDSS on the Topic G 20 in a Fragmented World; Challenges and Prospects.

(c)        Ms Arushi Anthal, Ph.D. Scholar – Multilateralism & G 20.

Guest Lecture by Cmde (Retd) Abhay Kumar Singh, Currently working as Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi was organised on 05 Oct 2023 from 2.30 pm onwards.

Hindi Hindustan/ 21 September 2023/ Noida/ Page No - 04 - Veteran Lt Gen DV Kalra, PVSM, AVSM (Retd) pursues PhD Research Programme from Amity Institute of Defense Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, at the age of 88,.

Amar Ujala/ 21 September 2023/ Noida/ Page No - 04 - Veteran Lt Gen DV Kalra, PVSM, AVSM (Retd) pursues PhD Research Programme from Amity Institute of Defense Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, at the age of 88.

Dainik Jagran / 21 September 2023/ Noida/ Page No - 04 - Veteran Lt Gen DV Kalra, PVSM, AVSM (Retd) pursues PhD Research Programme from Amity Institute of Defense Studies, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, at the age of 88,

Amity University Uttar Pradesh has organized the 5^th Edition of the prestigious International Conference on Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership (ICEIL 2023) on the theme ‘Nextgen Tools and Strategies for Business growth in Industry 5.0’ from tomorrow, Thursday, 14^th September, 2023 to Saturday, 16th September 2023 at Amity University Noida Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India.

In celebrations of 77^th Independence Day, Amity Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (AIDSS) and Amity Institute of Social Sciences (AISS) are jointly organized an important Seminar on “Freedom Fighters and Their Contributions” on Wednesday, 16^th August, 2023 at AUUP, Noida Campus from 10.30am to 1.00pm at F-3 Seminar Hall.

Amity Centre for Defence & Strategic Analysis (ACDSA), Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) in collaboration with Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), New Delhi are jointly organized an insightful Virtual Seminar of strategic importance on the theme, “China’s Nuclear Modernisation and Strategy” from 10:00 a.m. to 01:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.

Book titled “From War to Peace, Wisdom and Leadership” – Ex-Servicemen’s Contribution to Good Governance and Rural Development, authored by Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM was held at Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Noida on 10 Mar 2023.  

During his visit to India on November 17, 2022, US Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro was greeted by a group of 60 enthusiastic Amity University Uttar Pradesh students  at the American Center on Kasturba Gandhi Marg in New Delhi. The conversation between the Hon’ble Secretary and young students and aspiring entrepreneurs about the relationship between the United States and India in terms of defence cooperation as well as the overlap between careers in technology and defence was quite lively and interesting.  The children benefited greatly from the visit, which was quite insightful. Under the auspices of the US-India defence cooperation, they talked and asked questions about potential careers in military and defence matters. After the interaction,  Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd), Director General amity Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (AIDSS) and Rear Admiral Alok Bhatnagar NM LoM (USA) (Retd), Deputy Director General – International Affairs Department (IAD), alongwith Amity Student representative, Amlan Mishra felicitated the Hon’ble Secretary with traditional gifts

It is with utmost respect and honour, that Amity University confers the Doctor of Philosophy (D. Phil.), Honoris Causa, upon Mr. Maroof Raza.His strategic vision and direction in pursuit of excellence and dedication to the good of India in particular and humanity in general; his sustained inspirational efforts in innovating and improving content and delivery on electronic and print media;  his unparalleled expertise on  military strategy geo-politics  & his professionalism for which he is today held in highest esteem across the World. A former Indian Army Officer, Mr Maroof Raza has specialised knowledge and experience of Counter Insurgency Operations (CI Ops) by virtue of his stint with the 'Granadiers' and 'Mechanised Infantry' Regiments and as Directing Staff at Indian Military Academy, during his military career.  He is a person of profound vision and foresight who has deep rooted determination to succeed against all odds. With his distinguished experience of over two decades as an accomplished mentor, anchor, correspondent, lecturer, writer and a commentator with extensive experience on issue of National Security and Strategic Affairs;, Mr Maroof Raza is Consultant and Strategic Affairs Expert with the renowned TV Channel, 'Times Now' and also Mentor of Security Watch India, a not-for-profit initiative that addresses issues of India's Internal Security. Currently Consulting Editor (Strategic Affairs) of Times TV Network, he   appears regularly on their several English and Hindi languages TV channels. As an expert on military and security matters, he has appeared almost on all of India's leading TV channels and on BBC's World Service. A brilliant scholar, all throughout, Mr Maroof Raza graduated from St Stephen's College, Delhi; obtained his Masters Degree in War Studies from the prestigious King's College, London and went on for his M Phil degree in International Relations from the world renowned Cambridge University. A best selling author, television commentator and an award winning documentary maker and a far sighted visionary, his ‘Talks’ range from the Threats of ‘Terrorism’ to India Pakistan and the Kashmir issue, Sino- Indian relations and what India should do to become a great power. 

An MoU have been signed between Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida and Directorate of Naval Training (DNT), Integrated Headquarters of Ministry of Defence (MoD), Navy, New Delhi on 15 Sep 2022 to work closely to collaborate in Academics in areas of Mutual interest in physical sciences, engineering, pharmacy, management and social sciences.  

Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS), Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) in collaboration with Chanakya Forum, New Delhi  organised a very discerning Joint Symposium of strategic importance on the theme, “Information Warfare” conducted by Maj Gaurav Arya, Media Icon, Founder and Editor-in-Chief Chanakya Forum (Think Tank),  on Tuesday, 23 August 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12.10 p.m. at F-2 Auditorium under the dynamic stewardship of Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd), DG AIDSS, Vice President Amity Science Technology & Innovation Foundation (ASTIF), Vice Chairman Amity Institute of Defence Technology (AIDT) and Commandant Amity Institute of Education &Training (AIET). Major Gaurav Arya, who is founder and Editor-In-Chief of Chanakya Forum is going to have an interactive session with the students at F-2 Auditorium to enhance the participative learning process. Maj Gaurav Arya is an alumnus of St Stephen College, Delhi and Officers Training Academy, Chennai. He was commissioned into 17th Bn the Kumaon Regt as Short Service Officer and after serving for six years left the Army in 1999. Thereafter, Maj Gaurav did his MBA in Marketing and Sales and then stepped into the corporate world. He has worked with top corporates like Wipro, Hutch (now Vodafone) and Ernst & Young. He was CEO and President in a Singapore based MNC before he joined the media in 2017. He is also Senior Consulting Editor for Strategic Affairs for a leading Indian media conglomerate. The topic “Information Warfare” is very relevant, important, and contemporary which affects the security of an individual, society, and the nation. The changing character of war and its emerging dimensions which are often referred to as grey zone, non-contact, cyber, and information warfare, are fuelling some serious debates and actions across the world and these aspects are now a part of every country’s war preparedness roadmap. The Information Warfare should not be hyphenated with war time activity only, as such, it is ubiquitous in character and demands to be imbibed in perspective with due alacrity by armed forces of a country.

An MoU have been signed between Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida  and Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), New Delhi on 05 Aug 2022  Air marshal Anil Chopra, PVSM, AVSM, VM & VSM, Director General, CAPS, AVM Anil Golani, Additional Director General CAPS and Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM, Director General AIDSS and Col Rajan Bakshi, Associate Prof. AIDSS were present on the virtual signing ceremony. 

A strategically significant ‘Scholar Centric’ virtual joint global Seminar on “ Asian Resurgence Strategic Rebalancing and New Geo-Political Challenges” was organised by Amity University, Noida Campus with great passion and fervour, under the dynamic stewardship of Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President of Amity Education Group, on 27 Jul 2022. The Online Joint Global Seminar was planned with exactitude as a ‘PhD Scholar Awareness’ Programme by Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS) under its Director General, Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd). These intellectual defence-oriented strategic Seminars are regularly being organised by AIDSS with most eminent personalities on its panel, having diverse national and global credentials for ensuring meaningful outcomes, contributing to wisdom on geo-strategic issues and promoting scholastic excellence. It was very well conducted and attended by faculty, students and PhD Scholars from Amity Universities, Tri Services Institutions, various dignitaries, senior veterans from the Armed Forces and other eminent citizenry from the NCR.

Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS) under the aegis of Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP), Noida Campus  organized a commemoratory programme on the special occasion of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ which included Speeches by the Dignitaries from 11:00 am to 12:35 pm on 26 July, 2022 on Virtual Platform. Lt Gen (Dr) AP Singh, PVSM, AVSM (Retired), Former Director General of Army Air Defence and Former Commandant (Vice Chancellor) of Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur, Odisha and Maj Gen (Dr.) Arun Kumar Gupta, Former GOC, Pashchim UP Sub Area and Students of AIDSS enlighted the participants with the narration of KARGIL WAR stories and the Supreme Sacrifices and pay glowing tribute to our martyrs.

A High-level delegation from Australian Universities visited Amity University to deliberate upon potential areas of collaboration between Amity and Australian Universities.  The delegation was led by David Templeman, Minister of International Education.  Government of Western Australia, comprising of Jamal Qureshi, Director of Education South Asia Government of Western Australia; Robyn Robb, Director International Education, Govt. of Australia; Kelly Smith Pro Vice-Chancellor International, Murdoch University; Melissa Kelly-Policy Advisor, Govt. of Western Australia, Derryn Belford, CEO, Study Perth and Professor Amit Chakma, Vice Chancellor, University of Western Australia, amongst others.  Minister for International Education for the govt. of Western Australia, David Templeman, addressed the audience and said “coming from a teaching background, I admire the learning, passion, and commitment of the highly regarded Amity University and its well qualified teachers.  Universities from Western Australia are interested in working with amity to create a strategic partnership in the fields of science and technology, research and innovation, commerce and finance, and other crucial areas.  Australian Universities are interested in starting a journey of respect, appreciation, learning, and values so that young, talented students from both nations can make significant contributions to the academic cooperation between the two countries’ economic development.  On this occasion, the “Participation of amity University at Joondalup Innovation Centres’  was also launched in the presence of Chris Lawrence, Curtain University; Dr Parwinder Kaur, Associate Professor, UWA School of Agriculture and Environment; Dwig Gupta, Perth Student Ambassador from Australia; and Dr W. Selvamurthy, President, Amity Science.  

Amity University Uttar Pradesh and the Centre fir Land Warfare and Studies signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 05 Jul 2022 to develop a long-term symbiotic co-operation in the fields of national security, defence research, and strategic and tactical studies.  Under the visionary leadership and dearly held dream of the Education icon, Dr. Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group and Dr. W Selvamurthy, Vice President, Amity Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (AIDSS), the MoU was signed on a virtual platform to begin a “Centre of Excellence” in the aforementioned domains (AIDSS). Gen. Ranbir Singh, PVSM, AVSM**, YSM, SM (Retd), Director of CLAWS, emphasised the significance of the MoU by ascertaining that the organisation is an independent thinktank focused on strategic studies and land warfare in the Indian context.  By raising the awareness levels of military commanders, students, researchers affiliated with PhD programmes, and professors strategic issues relevant to contemporary defence and national security, the MoU will help the two top institutions in many ways.  With the use of this MoU, we hope to discover and take advantage of fresh possibilities for cooperation between the institutions.  Researchers and academics who will brainstorm strategic ideas and support the expansion of both institutions will share ideas.  The MoU will set a standard by elevating the professional aspirations of defence researchers, and collaborative seminars will be held as a result.  Bo the organisations will greatly profit from this as there will be   an interchange of pertinent strategic ideas, perspectives, and thoughts.  

Amity University Uttar Pradesh and ELCOM Innovations Pvt. Ltd. An Indian company founded by technologists and professionals and providing a full range   of locally designed and developed products & technology platforms in the field of electronics and communication, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Mr Pradyil U Sgaonkar, Director and Member of The Board – Elcom Innovations Pvt. Ltd. Commented on the importance of the signing of the MoU by saying. “ELCOM is focussed on Aerospace, Communication and Electronics particularly in Avionics, Tactical Communication, Homeland Security, and upgrades of Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAV) across Defence and Intelligence forces and our R&D has been working on various aspects of this collaboration for the last four months.  The partnership between ELCOM and amity is simply the start of a long-term relationship from which both sides will gain.  Every Memorandum of Undertaking should be goal-oriented, thus fresh approaches must be developed to maximise the potential of this partnership.

Ph.D. The program at AIDSS commenced in Jul 2019 and since then the strength has grown to 33 Ph.D. Scholars out of which 29 Scholars are from Defence Services background from the rank of Captain to Major General and equivalent ranks of Navy and Air Force. It is pertinent to mention these officers arrived from far and remote border areas of the country to attend SRC/DRC. It was a rare post-Covid occasion that all Ph.D. Scholars had congregated at AIDSS for SRC and DRC over three days from 25 May to 27 May 2022. It was an intense, condensed, cerebral, and intellectually simulated interaction among Scholars, Faculty, and Staff. It resulted in great benefits to Scholars as they were given the mid-course correction by their guides/Members during SRC and DRC. Scholars have apprised all concerned about the progress they are making and their future research endeavors and charted course.

Presentation of Amity memento to new Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC on 20 May 2022

Presenting Amity memento to Military Advisor to Defence Minister on 20 May 2022

On May 18, 2022 In conjunction with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies, the Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS) at Amity University in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, hosted a Joint Virtual Seminar on “India’s Integrated Theatre Commands : Prospects and Challenges”.  The Seminar’s goal was to re-establish the strategic imperative for India to transition from traditional Service Specific Commands to Integrated Theatre Commands in order to face the developing challenges and paradigm in Modern Warfare dynamics. Lt Gen PS Mehta, Former GOC 21 Corps and Former MGGS Western Command, Indian Army, remarked of the “Genesis and Evolution of Integrated Theatre Commands”.  “We create our war methods without missions, and via Integrated Theatre Commands, our mission would become well-defined.”  However, before establishing Integrated Theatre Commands, we must address command structure, resource shortages within the Indian Air Force (IAF), inadequate experience, and inter-services competition..” Various distinguished panellists  shared their insightful and research-based perspectives on a variety of topics, including “Outcomes of the Integrated Theatre Command,” “Challenges, Scope, and Framework of Integrated Logistics command.” “an Overview of the Integrated Air Defence Command,” and “An Overview of Peninsular/maritime Theatre Command,” among others, for the benefit of all defence and strategic studies researchers.  Faculty, students and PhD Scholars from Amity, Tri Services institutions, various dignitaries, senior veterans from the Armed Forces, and other renowned citizens attended the Webinar in large numbers.

On May 17, 2022 Amity University in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, hosted a high-powered group from the University of Ottawa in Canada, Prof. Jacques Fremont, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ottawa, and Prof, Sanni Yava, Vice-President, International, University of Ottawa, were among  the distinguished dignitaries who visited with the goal of exploring potential areas of collaboration, inline with Amity’s vision and mission of international collaborations with leading global universities.

“It is a matter of great satisfaction and privilege for us that we have visited the distinguished Amity University today to investigate the fields of research and academic partnership”, said Prof, Jacques Fremont, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Ottawa.  “The University of Ottawa is one of the top 150 universities in the world, and we share a commitment to research and innovation with Amity University.  We will be able to broaden our horizon through the exchange of knowledge and learning between the two universities as a result of this mutually beneficial relationship” he continued.

“International Student Exchange program, Teacher Mobility, Tailor-made Administrative Training.  Exchange of Faculty Members for Teaching, and Mobility of Administrative Staff are some of the ways in which we might interact,” he continued, highlighting potential areas of collaboration. 

During their tour, the dignitaries visited with Amity teachers and students who provided their important inputs and suggestions for a successful relationship.  To familiarise themselves with the campus facilities, the dignitaries also toured the high-tech laboratories.  Central Library, Amity School of Communication (ASCO), and Amity Innovation Incubator.

Lt Gen SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd), DG AIDSS met Admiral Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, CNS  on 05 May 2022, discuss Indian Navy MoU with Amity University

Virtual Global Seminar organised by Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS), Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) and University of Birmingham, UK on 29 April 2022, Friday from 10.00 a.m. to 05.15 p.m.  on the subject “EMERGING GLOBAL MULTIPOLARITY AND STRATEGIC TRANSITION IN WORLD ORDER” (Context of Russia-Ukraine Conflict). It is a matter of great honour that Right Honourable, Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea, CBE, DL, FCA, Chancellor of Birmingham University, UK has delivered the Keynote Address as the Chief Guest and shared his perceptions & sterling thoughts on the Topic with the faculty, students from various Amity Universities in India and overseas n distinguished veterans n guests. Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, PVSM, UYSM, YSM, VSM (Retd), Former Director General Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) and Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff also delivered the Keynote Address for the first part of Scholar Centric Global Seminar. The Global Seminar was conducted in two Parts i.e., Part 1: Scholar Centric Seminar and Part 2: Global Seminar. The Seminar was moderated by Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd), DG AIDSS, VP ASTIF, Vice Chairman AIDT n Commandant AIET, Amity University.

The MoU between Amity University Uttar Pradesh and Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), New Delhi was signed on 31 Jan 2022 in pursuance of the vision of venerable Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, the Hon’ble Founder President of Amity Education Group.

Martyrs Day is observed on 30 January each year to pay glowing tributes and profound homage to those who made supreme sacrifice in the struggle for India's freedom. It is a matter of great honour and immense pride that Amity Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (AIDSS) is organizing Virtual Seminar on the Martyr’s Day (Shaheed Diwas) on Sunday, 30 January, 2022 to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all freedom fighters, who fought relentlessly for the freedom, justice, equality and prosperity of our great country.   This indeed is a matter of great honour that Lt Gen Iqroop Singh Ghuman, PVSM, AVSM (Retd), former GOC-in-C Central Command has kindly consented to grace the Seminar on such a ‘Noble Theme’ and deliver Keynote Address to the Students of Amity Universities and share his sterling thoughts and pearls of wisdom on the Topic, “Gandhiji’s Iconic Leadership as a Freedom Fighter”. Further, it would also be a great privilege to have presence of another distinguished personality, Dr Sanjay Dewan, Honorary Consul General, Honorary Consulate General Republic of Cabo Verde, who has kindly consented to deliver a talk on the Topic ‘Mahatma Gandhi, an Epitome of Secularism’.  The primary aim of organising this virtual event, besides celebrating the Martyrs' Day, is to familiarise all Amitians and the Youth of the country to Martyrs day, which is also known as Shaheed Divas, so as to make them aware of the relentless struggle,  unremitting momentum of non-violent movements, extraordinary sacrifices and repudiation of peace keeping endeavours, in the face of oppressive efforts made by the colonial rulers to soften the impetus of the mass protestations made by our freedom fighters triumphantly. The Britishers ultimately lost, however, numerous freedom fighters lost their precious lives in their struggle for freedom, but left their imprints for the younger generations of independent India to emulate and establish a peace loving, harmonious and growth oriented developing nation.  

Mr Maroof Raza, well known Media Commentator on Global, Military and Security issues visited Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) on 18 Nov 2021 addressed the students on ‘The LAC Standoff : what lies behind India-China Tensions’, released his latest book ‘Contested Lands’, to the Vice Chancellor AUUP and also released the book “Chinese Geopolitics in the 21^st Century – A Post Pandemic Perspective’ authored by Brig (Dr). Anand Tewari (Retd). Professor and Director AIDSS.

Webinar on “India’s Strength of Unity & Integrity in its Diversity” by Lt Gen (Dr.) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd), Director General, Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS) on 31 Oct 2020.

Joint Amity-NMF Maritime Seminar on Blue Economy and Maritime Security in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) 1.1.2020

Joint Amity-NMF Maritime Seminar on Blue Economy and Maritime Security in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) 1.1.2020

Signing of Memorandum of Understaning between AIDSS & GCTC

Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Amity Institute of Defence Strategic Studies & the NMF on 31 August 2018

Talk by Maj Gen VD Dogra, DG Directorate General of Resettlement, on Attaining Distinguished Title of Ironman, held at Austria

Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Amity Institute of Defence Strategic Studies & the USI on 27 August 2018 

It was a student centric Strategic Seminar on “Blue Economy and Maritime Security in Indian Ocean Region (IOR)” jointly with NMF was conducted on 13 Jan 2020 to derive maximum benefit for our Amity students within the framework of the MoU. Eight students took part with same number of reserves.