27 Mar 2025|Noida | Amity University, Noida
Amity University organizes — “RANNEETI-2025”, an International Defence & Strategic Conclave
Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies (AIDSS), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida campus hosted the International Defence & Strategic Conclave “RANNEETI-2025” on the topic “Shifting Paradigms: Navigating the Changing Geopolitics in the 21st Century.”, from March 27–28, 2025. The conclave was held under the able leadership of Lt. Gen. (Dr.) S.K. Gadeock, Director General, AIDSS and ACDSA.
Keynote speakers included Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla, PVSM, YSM, SM (Retd), Member UPSC and former Army Commander, ARTRAC, and Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar, IFS (Retd). The conclave featured keynote addresses, expert panel sessions, and academic paper presentations, with active participation from 22 national and international defence and strategic experts.
Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Education Group said, “It is a matter of extreme pride and honour that experts such as Lt. Gen. Raj Shukla are present with us today to share his views and throw light upon such a pertinent topic. Building strong diplomatic relationships and engaging in international cooperation is crucial for addressing global challenges.”
Brig. (Dr.) Anand K. Tewari, Head of the Institution, AIDSS initiated the conclave by introducing the theme of the conclave, “Shifting Paradigms: Navigating the Changing Geopolitics in the 21st Century,” RANNEETI-2025 explored global realignments and emerging challenges in West Asia, Eurasia, and the Indian Ocean Region. It served as a high-level platform for in-depth discussions on multipolarity, economic statecraft, geoeconomic policies, and the role of both state and non-state actors in shaping global power dynamics
Aligned with the UN SDG- 16, promoting peace and global stability, the event addressed contemporary issues like artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, autonomous systems, and space militarisation, and encouraged policy-oriented research among scholars and students. RANNEETI-2025 also fostered academic networking and research collaborations, offering strategic insights for policymakers, diplomats, and defence professionals. Through a combination of academic depth and policy relevance, the conclave advanced intellectual discourse on critical geopolitical shifts and provided actionable strategies for ensuring regional stability and global security.