Presidential Address at the 44th Foundation Day Function

It is a real pleasure to be back amidst you for the 44th Foundation Day of the Institute. The Foundation Day is an occasion for both – reflection and introspection.… Continue reading Presidential Address at the 44th Foundation Day Function

Keynote Address at Third IDSA Annual Conference on South Asia 2020: Moving towards Cooperation or Conflict?

Shri N.S.Sisodia, Director General, Institute of Defence and Strategic Analysis, Distinguished Speakers, Friends from South Asia, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for asking me to speak at this important Conference… Continue reading Keynote Address at Third IDSA Annual Conference on South Asia 2020: Moving towards Cooperation or Conflict?

Special Address at National Seminar on Defence Acquisition

It is a privilege to address this National Seminar on Defence Acquisition considering how critical the modernisation programme is to the armed forces. The present defence procurement and management structures… Continue reading Special Address at National Seminar on Defence Acquisition

Presidential Address at the 12th Asian Security Conference

Shri N.S. Sisodia, Director General, IDSA, Distinguished invitees, Friends from the media, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured and happy to be amongst you at this inaugural session of the… Continue reading Presidential Address at the 12th Asian Security Conference

Keynote Address at Fourth IDSA Annual Conference on The Common Challenge of Terrorism in South Asia and Prospects of Regional Cooperation

Dear Shri N.S. Sisodia, Distinguished Speakers and Friends from the South Asian region, Ladies and Gentlemen, There is rarely a lucky day in South Asia when our people are not… Continue reading Keynote Address at Fourth IDSA Annual Conference on The Common Challenge of Terrorism in South Asia and Prospects of Regional Cooperation

Speech at IDSA-IPIS Strategic Dialogue on India and Iran: An enduring relationship

Shri N.S. Sisodia, Ambassador Nabizadeh, Dr. Mostafa Dolatyar and the distinguished participants from India and Iran in this Strategic Dialogue. Over the years, the IDSA-IPIS Dialogue has become an important… Continue reading Speech at IDSA-IPIS Strategic Dialogue on India and Iran: An enduring relationship

Inaugural Speech at IDSA-IFS Bilateral Seminar

Your Excellency Mr Jonas Gahr Store, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Shri N.S. Sisodia Director General IDSA, Mr Sven Holtsmark, Deputy Director, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), senior… Continue reading Inaugural Speech at IDSA-IFS Bilateral Seminar

Key Note Address at IDSA-IFS Bilateral Seminar

Minister, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, It is an honour for me to be here today to open this seminar, arranged jointly by the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) and… Continue reading Key Note Address at IDSA-IFS Bilateral Seminar

Presidential Address at the 13th Asian Security Conference

Director General, IDSA, Shri N.S Sisodia, Distinguished participants, Ladies and gentlemen, I have great pleasure in welcoming you all to the 13th edition of the Asian Security Conference. We all… Continue reading Presidential Address at the 13th Asian Security Conference

Speech by Mr. Peter Luff, MP, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, United Kingdom

Introduction Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It is always a genuine pleasure to be in India. I would like to thank Mr. Sisodia for giving me the honour of addressing… Continue reading Speech by Mr. Peter Luff, MP, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, United Kingdom