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29 Nov 2022|Noida | Amity University, Noida (Online)

Defence Experts deliberate upon “Asian Conundrum and The Emerging Strategic Dilemnas”, during a Global Seminar at Amity

 

Amity Centre for Defence & Strategic Analysis (ACDSA), Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) organized an insightful Virtual Global Seminar of strategic importance on the theme, “Asian Conundrum and The Emerging Strategic Dilemmas”.

Sharing his views on the occasion, Chief Guest, H.E Dr Shekhar Dutt, Former Governor of Chhattisgarh, averred, “Recently, Ukraine has emerged as a strong military power overtaking many other countries. Other nations are also facing the impact of the Russia Ukraine war and therefore, they need to make well-thought-out strategies to utilize the opportunities and fight the threats emerging from the war. Asia is a strong military power today, wherein Japan has also strengthened its Navy. Also, the growth of Vietnam and China cannot be overlooked or underestimated. Considering the scenario, India must extend its support and assistance to other countries which are facing a lot of challenges and in doing so educational institutions like Amity can play a significant role by encouraging the students and awarding them with scholarships which will motivate them to work for their country and safeguard its interests. “

Delivering a Special Address on “Russia Ukraine Conflict and its fallout on Asia’s Regional Security, Lt Gen DS Hooda, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM & Bar (Retd), stated, “One must bear in mind the impact of the Ukraine Russia war on Asia’s Regional Security and must be well are of the impact and implications of the war. The war has led to a significant weakening of the Russian power, both military and economic, which has forced Russia to look towards the east. As western businesses fall out of Russia, China will find more economic space in Russia, leading to greater and stronger strategic geopolitical ties between Russia and China. However, the long-term impact of the war is yet to be ascertained and it is too early to comment on the same. “

Sharing his views on “India’s Strategic Options for becoming a ‘Developed Power’ in the Asian Geopolitical Scenario”, Lt Gen RP Singh PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), asserted, “National interests are always of utmost importance; however, they are dictated by the change in environment. With Asia accounting for nearly 60% of the world’s total population. the Asian growth trajectory has been phenomenal in terms of the economic and human power. The 21st century can be termed as the “Asian century’ since Asia has developed manifold during this period, in all aspects. The rapid resurgence of China and Russia has led to a drastic transformation in the world. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia is a declaration of a second cold war. The rise of India has also been significant, and the Indian growth story is highly commendable. India has made remarkable economic development post-independence and it is the largest democracy in the world with a huge population of 1.4 bn. However, while India has grown exponentially in all spheres, it is still much behind China in terms of its economy and technology and therefore it needs to rejig its economic policy and reforms for the growth and development of its economy.”

Speaking about “India’s SAGAR Policy to protect its Strategic interest in the Indian Ocean Region”, Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, said, “It is common knowledge that the lands divide the countries, but the sea unites us. The sea is an important means of commercial trade between nations and therefore it is essential to ensure greater security. However, the sea also faces the threats of drugs, terror, piracy, illegal fishing and climate change, to name a few. Therefore, a comprehensive, competitive and cooperative strategy must be adopted by the defence forces of countries. SAGAR, used as a backronym or reverse acronym which stands for Security and Growth for All in the Region, is a label used by the Prime Minister and Government of India for India's vision and geopolitical framework of maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean region, which emphasizes upon constructive collaboration to strengthen India’s maritime framework. In 2015, India unveiled its strategic vision for the Indian Ocean i.e. Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR).”

Delivering the Opening Address, Lt Gen (Dr) SK Gadeock, AVSM (Retd), Director General Amity Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (AIDSS), said, “The contemporary topic of this insightful Global Seminar pervasively deals with Asia’s economic resurgence and consolidation of its economic power, incrementally, over the last two decades, which has largely contributed to the global shift of geo-strategic significance to Asia and impacted on the western pivot in the region. Today, Asia closely overshadows the United States and Europe in economic and financial matters, attributed to the hybrid conflict environment in Eurasia, having greatly accentuated Asia’s growing political leverages internationally. Asia’s economic resurgence has concomitantly upgraded fast-track military modernisation programmes, thereby leveraging the capability development of nations in commensuration to the multidimensional threat manifestation.”

 

Welcoming the guests on this occasion, Dr. W. Selvamurthy, Vice President, Amity Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (AIDSS), stated, “Through this seminar, the aim is to dwell upon and find solutions to respond to changing geopolitical scenario in Asia. With a developing economy, India will soon overtake Japan and it has also emerged as a strong military power. In the last 75 years post-independence, India has become a strong economic, nuclear and knowledge superpower, however, now the time has come to make a comprehensive, outcome-oriented strategy to achieve the goals in the next 25 years.”