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Engaging sessions bringing together defense experts, scholars, and practitioners to discuss strategic, security, and joint warfare topics that shape India’s defense outlook.

#GuestLectureAlert CENJOWS conducted a lecture by Lt Gen Devendra Pratap Pandey, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) on “Pakistan’s Hybrid Model of Governance: From Being a Failed State to Becoming Relevant.” The session examined the evolution of Pakistan’s hybrid governance structure, highlighting the complex interplay between civilian institutions, the military establishment, and political actors in shaping the country’s strategic direction and statecraft. The discussion focused on the implications of hybrid governance for Pakistan’s internal stability, democratic processes, economic resilience, and regional posture. It also explored how hybrid models influence national security decision-making, information narratives, and Pakistan’s approach towards regional and global power dynamics. The lecture analysed the broader strategic consequences of governance instability, the role of hybrid warfare and political influence operations, and the challenges posed to regional security in South Asia. It further examined the relevance of Pakistan’s evolving governance framework in the context of shifting geopolitical alignments and contemporary strategic competition. The discussion underscored the importance of institutional balance, strategic foresight, and regional stability in addressing emerging governance and security challenges in the region. #CENJOWS #GuestLecture #HybridGovernance #PakistanPolitics #HybridWarfare #GovernanceModels #StrategicAffairs
21.05.2026 | Lt Gen DP Pandey, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) - Pakistan's Hybrid Model of Governance
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a lecture by Dr Deepika Saraswat on “US-Israel-Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz: Weaponising Geography” The session examined Iran’s evolving approach towards the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting its transformation from a tool of disruption into a long-term strategic asset. The discussion focused on Iran’s use of asymmetric naval capabilities, controlled shipping corridors, and regional security frameworks to reshape the governance of one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. The lecture explored the geopolitical and legal implications of US-Iran maritime brinkmanship, challenges to the UNCLOS transit passage regime, and the impact of prolonged tensions on global energy security and trade routes. It also analysed the strategic responses of regional and global actors, including China, India, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, amid shifting regional security dynamics. The discussion underscored the growing importance of cooperative regional security arrangements, maritime deterrence, and strategic balancing in maintaining stability in the Gulf region. #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #MaritimeSecurity #Geopolitics #WestAsia #EnergySecurity #IndoPacific #ForeignPolicy #StrategicStudies
07.05.26 | Dr Deepika Saraswat - US-Israel-Iran War and the Strait of Hormuz: Weaponising Geography
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a lecture by Dr Swati Arun on “China & the Reconfiguration of Regional Security amid the ongoing conflict.” The session highlighted China’s strategic shift towards patience and sophistication in military and diplomatic approaches, with a focus on AI-enabled warfare, drone innovation, and the National Strategic Integration framework. It examined key lessons from the Ukraine and West Asia conflicts, particularly the rise of low-cost unmanned systems and their implications for modern warfare. The discussion emphasised shifting regional dynamics, including Japan’s expanding security role and ASEAN’s hedging strategies, while underscoring China’s calibrated diplomatic positioning as a responsible global actor. It also reflected on the challenges posed by political centralisation and its impact on innovation within China’s military ecosystem. #China #IndoPacific #SecurityStudies #Geopolitics #ForeignPolicy
30.4.26 | Dr Swati Arun - China & the Reconfiguration of Regional Security amid the ongoing conflict
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a lecture by Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd) on “PLA Modernisation from Demonstration, Absorption to Execution of Reforms." The session highlighted the PLA’s rapid transformation into a technologically advanced force, driven by structural reforms, theatre commands, and integration of artificial intelligence. It examined China’s key strategic objectives, Taiwan, the Spratly Islands, and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as defined modernisation timelines and multi-domain warfare capabilities. The discussion emphasised India’s need to strengthen regional partnerships, enhance execution capacity, invest in emerging technologies, and prepare for strategic autonomy in future conflicts. #China #PLA #MilitaryModernisation #SecurityStudies #Geopolitics
23.4.26 | Lt Col JS Sodhi - PLA Modernisation from Demonstration, Absorption to Execution of Reforms
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a comprehensive lecture by Brig K Ranjeev Singh, YSM on “Border Management: From Dispute to Resolution: Aksai Chin." The lecture provided an in-depth analysis of the historical, geographical, and strategic dimensions of the India–China border dispute, highlighting the complexities arising from colonial legacies, terrain, and competing territorial perceptions. It examined China’s negotiation patterns, salami slicing tactics, and broader regional ambitions, while assessing India’s military preparedness and strategic response. The discussion emphasized the importance of military-informed negotiations, clear political will, and calibrated diplomacy to manage tensions along the Line of Actual Control. It further underscored the role of narrative-building, economic considerations, and long-term strategic vision in achieving a stable and peaceful border resolution, crucial for regional security and bilateral relations. #IndiaChina #BorderDispute #DefenceStudies #BorderSecurity #SecurityStudies
16.04.2026 | Brig K Ranjeev Singh, YSM - Border Management: From Dispute to Resolution: Aksai Chin
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a comprehensive lecture by Mr Vijay Kranti on “China and Dalai Lama's Reincarnation." The lecture explored the historical and spiritual foundations of the Dalai Lama lineage while examining China’s attempts to influence the reincarnation process through legal measures and cultural assimilation policies. It highlighted the broader strategic implications for Tibet, regional stability, and India’s role in supporting Tibetan identity and institutions in exile. The discussion emphasized the need for strategic awareness, soft diplomacy, and coordinated policy responses to address the evolving geopolitical dynamics surrounding Tibet and the Dalai Lama succession. #IndiaChina #Tibet #DalaiLama #ChinaStudies #Geopolitics #StrategicStudies #RegionalSecurity #SecurityPolicy #StrategicAffairs #IndoPacific #CulturalDiplomacy #BorderSecurity
09.04.2026 | Mr Vijay Kranti - China and Dalai Lama's Reincarnation
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a comprehensive lecture by Prof Srikant Kondapalli on “China’s Border Strategy: From Salami Slicing to Coercive Deterrence.” The lecture examined the evolving dynamics of the India–China border dispute, highlighting China’s strategy of incremental territorial encroachment through ‘salami slicing’ tactics that gradually alter ground realities along the Line of Actual Control. It further explained how this phase transitions into coercive deterrence, marked by military deployments, infrastructure expansion, and strategic posturing aimed at asserting dominance and constraining India’s strategic space. The discussion underscored the need for renewed strategic thinking, stronger border infrastructure, and comprehensive policy planning to effectively manage the dispute and prevent escalation. #IndiaChina #BorderSecurity #SalamiSlicing #CoerciveDeterrence #Geopolitics #StrategicStudies #LAC #PLA #IndianSecurity #BorderManagement #IndoPacific #DefenceStrategy #StrategicAffairs #SecurityPolicy #ChinaStudies
02.04.26 | Prof Srikanth Kondapalli - China’s Border Strategy: Salami Slicing to Coercive Deterrence
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a comprehensive lecture by Balaji Chandramohan on “India's Evolving Grand Strategy in Practice." The discussion highlighted India's non-alignment legacy, strategic autonomy, and pragmatic partnerships with powers like the US and Russia, underscoring nuanced foreign policy approaches. He also highlighted the dynamic and complex nature of implementing grand strategy amid shifting geopolitical realities. He noted challenges such as balancing relations with major powers, managing regional conflicts, and adapting to technological changes. #CENJOWS #GrandStrategy #India2026 #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #StrategicAutonomy #IndianForeignPolicy #DefenseDialogue #IndoPacific #StrategicCulture
12.03.2026 | Mr Balaji Chandramohan - India's Evolving Grand Strategy in Practice
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#CENJOWS_GuestLecture CENJOWS conducted a comprehensive lecture by Dr Bhavna Singh on Assessing China’s Risk Preparedness on a Taiwan Conflict Scenario.” The lecture discussed China's assertive claims over Taiwan, its military preparations, and the implications for U.S. support and regional stability. #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #ChinaRisk #TaiwanStrait #NationalSecurity #SupplyChainResilience #ForeignPolicy #DefenseStrategy #RiskAssessment #CrossStraitRelations
05.03.2026 | Dr Bhavna Singh - Assessing China’s Risk Preparedness on a Taiwan Conflict Scenario
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