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Bangalore: India's role in global security, political environment stressed

  •   Tue, Sep 10 2013 10:19:18 PM

Bangalore: India's role in global security, political environment stressed

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Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore

Bangalore, Sep 10: India’s role in the global security and political environment, especially in the Asian subcontinent, and strategic importance of the country was emphasized at an International Conference organized by the St Joseph’s Autonomous College in collaboration with Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS), New Delhi and National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore.

The two-day international conference on the theme of “Shaping the Security Architecture in Southeast and East Asia: Indo-Pacific as Look East 3.0,” is being held under the aegis of the Master's Programme, Department of Political Science of the St Joseph’s College in Bangalore was inaugurated on Tuesday.

Prof S Chandrashekar, JRD Tata Visiting Professor of NIAS, in his talk on the international strategic and security studies programme said India was poised to play a key role in the global strategic security environment in view of its strong democratic and political traditions and as an emerging economic power. With China’s rise and its military as well nuclear capabilities, India is being seen as a counter-balancing power. The growing Indo-US relations have made economic, political and strategic alliances imperative among the countries of the Asian subcontinent, he said.

Dr Suba Chandran, Director of IPCS, India along with China, Japan, South Korea and Australia were key players in the security architecture in Southeast and East Asia. It was crucial for the policy formulators and security strategy analysts to ponder on the role of India economic and strategic growth of the Indo-Pacific region and evolve a long-term coherent strategy, he said.

Eminent experts drawn from the diverse fields of policy formulation, diplomatic, military, bureaucratic, academic and research community are among the panelists, said Dr (Fr) Praveen Martis, Principal of St Joseph’s College, and said the institution was proud to host such an important event.

The Master's Programme, Department of Political Science of the St Joseph’s College was keen on holding more such events and help the student community to get proper orientation and exposure, Fr Martis said.

Fr Sunith Prabhu, Registrar of the St Joseph’s College, said the Jesuits had embarked on the mission of preparing the youth drawn from different strata, ethnic, cultural and economic background and prepare them to face the challenges of the modern world besides helping in their character formation.

The aim of the conference is to spread the deliberations on critical issues affecting India's national security and the larger International security environment to the regions across India, said Dr Venkat Lokanathan, Assistant Professor and Coordinator Master's Programme, Department of Political Science.

The expert panelists of the international seminar include such eminent personalities as Ambassador Eric Gonsalves, Co nvenor of Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Forum, Center for Policy Research, New Delhi, Former Additional Secretary of the Union Cabinet Secretariat Jayadeva Ranade, Prof Chintamani Mahapatra, American Study Division of Jawaharlal Nehru University, News Delhi, Former Indian Ambassador to China C V Ranganathan, Former Deputy Chief of Indian Army Lt Gen Ramesh Halgali, Former Indian Ambassador to Republic of Korea Skand Tayal, Ms Kate Sullivan, Second Secretary of Australian High Commission, New Delhi, former Singapore MP R Ravindran, Ambassador Leela Ponnappa, former Deputy National Security Advisor of Government of India, Former Indian Ambassador to Southeast Asia Ravi Neelakantan, former chief of RAW Hormis Tharakan, former Indian Ambassador to Thailand Ranjit Gupta, former Indian Ambassador to Myanmar Rajiv Bhatia, Vice Admiral R N Ganesh, former Director General of Indian Nuclear Submarine Programme and former commander-in-chief of Strategic Forces Command Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar.

The main sponsors of this event are Fun World Proprietors, Yes Stationery, Indo-American Hybrid Plants and the Life Insurance Corporation of India.
  

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore, Houston/Dallas, Texas

    Wed, Sep 11 2013

    What a fantastic job on the part of the Organizers of this unique Conference that was held in Bangalore in the presence of so many prominent dignitaries that came from all walks of life to voice their opinions and share their ideas for the cause global peace and stability.

    The political environment is one single most sector that needs careful approach so that by seeking the guidance and help of the right group of people that are willing to strive for global peace and security thru their selfless dedication of life.

    Leaders of today's world also have to group together and learn the changing trends of global situations thru a spirit of teamwork. Leaders of all categories also are vulnerable to wear and tear due to so many challenges of the changing world that are beyond our control.

    Countries such as India and China have a great deal to contribute thru their joint efforts and collaborate with countries such as Japan, Korea and Australia. Indonesia also need be included, if possible, because that country has the largest population of Moslems whose input and support is equally essential.

    The best outcome of Conferences such as these is the first hand intellectual and practical knowledge of the real world is to the students of many Educational Universities where Political Science studies are given important priority. The young men and women of today's world have to appreciate deep in their hearts the valuable role that they have to play in the future growth and progress of the world.

    We therefore strongly encourage gatherings such as these that focus on all the current events of the world and use them as a "pilot project" so that they can vividly see the pros and cons that will confront the world of today.

    Best of luck to all the Organizers. Do maintain a close follow up on a gathering such as this and render your all out support for close follow ups so that we all reap the best possible result from the messages exchanged and ideas shared.

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