Discussion with Dinesh Patnaik, High Commissioner of India to Canada
Roundtable discussion with Dinesh Patnaik, High Commissioner of India to Canada, focused on the visit of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to India, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship. The discussion brought together a select group of policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to move past the ‘what’ and focus on the ‘how’, finding […]
Discussion with Mr Noriaki Abe, Minister (Political Affairs), Embassy of Japan
The discussion explored the transboundary nature of climate change and underscored the importance of international cooperation, highlighting how climate challenges amplify vulnerabilities and influence geopolitics. It brought into focus the integration of critical minerals, clean technology supply chains, and green finance into strategic political dialogues. Roundtable discussion with Mr Noriaki Abe, Minister (Political Affairs), Embassy […]
Command Chain
As geopolitical tensions mount, ongoing conflicts globally have cradled battlefield innovation. Ananta’s Command Chain reviews the security and defence-centric developments that are shaping warfare’s evolution. In this edition we analyse the unfolding military action by the United Staes (US) and Israel against Iran, India’s new carrier killer missile, Bangladesh’s new Chinese-backed UAV facility, the role […]
Ports of the Future Partnership: A Quad Initiative
Organised by the Ananta Centre incollaboration with the Ministry of Ports,Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) andthe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Quad Ports of the Future Partnership is a collaborativeinitiative launched by the Quad—comprising Australia, India,Japan, and the United States—aimed at promotingsustainable and resilient port infrastructure developmentacross the Indo-Pacific region. This initiative seeks toharness the […]
India–EU Forum 2026
The inaugural India–EU Forum 2026 was successfully held in New Delhi on 6–7 February 2026. The timing of the event was particularly opportune, following the recent conclusion of the India-EU Summit and the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Track 1.5 Forum brought together over 200 senior policymakers, industry leaders, and strategic experts from India and […]
24th India-Korea Strategic Dialogue
24th India-Korea Strategic Dialoguee The 24th edition of the India-Korea Strategic Dialogue was held from 17-19 December 2025 in Seoul. The Dialogue was convened by the Ananta Centre in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, Korea Foundation and the Seoul Forum for International Affairs. Over the years, India and Korea have refined their relationship […]
A Conversation with Kaja Kallas, HRVP of the European Commission
In the lead-up to our India-EU Forum set to be held on the 6th-7th of February, 2026, the Ananta Centre hosted High Representative/ Vice President of the European Commission (HR/VP), Kaja Kallas, for a conversation on ‘Europe, India, and A Changing World Order: Strategies and Challenges.’ The conversation took place at the Ananta Centre on the 27th of January. It […]
India-EU Strategic Dialogue 2025
The India–EU Strategic Dialogue, held in Brussels from 8–10 October 2025, was co-convened by Ananta Centre, the EU Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), and Institut Montaigne, in collaboration with their respective foreign ministries. This high-level, track 1.5 closed-door forum brought together senior government officials, leading scholars, and policy experts to engage in in-depth strategic discussions […]
Tech Tactics
Tech Tactics As nations vie for supremacy in critical and emerging technologies, geopolitics and high-tech innovations intersect to shape global dynamics. Technological advances, from artificial intelligence to space exploration, not only revolutionise industries but redefine global power and strategic alliances as well. This edition explores the newly signed US-Taiwan high-tech trade agreement; how China is […]
The Near Abroad
ANANTA INSIGHTS The Near Abroad | December 2025 This month in The Near Abroad, we examine how South Asia’s landscape is evolving. Sri Lanka faces a disaster exacerbated by climate change, Bangladesh deals with the aftermath of Hasina’s sentencing, and India maintains a cautious approach. Pakistan is restructuring its government through its 27th Amendment, while […]