Raisina Dialogue 2021

The India Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, once again partnered with Observer Research Foundation and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, alongside other organisations for this year’s RAISINA Dialogue 2021 which is India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geo-economics committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community.

Sustainable Development Goals 2030 - The Way Forward

- MMA and KAS India

To mark the World Environment Day 2021, Madras Management Association (MMA) in partnership with the India Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and Prakruthi, an eco-care group and outbound experiential learning centre organized a virtual panel discussion on the theme “Sustainable Development Goals 2030 – The Way Forward” on Saturday, 05 June 2021, from 6.00 pm onwards for the benefit of MMA Members, Management professionals and Policy makers. The Panel had the following distinguished members: Dr Sugato Dutt, IFS, APCCF Social Forestry and Compensatory Afforestation Management & Planning Authority (CAMPA), Dr T D Babu, Acclaimed Environmental Auditor, Prof Nitya Nanda, PhD, Director, Council for Social Development, New Delhi and Mr Dipankar Ghose, Founder and Mentor, PRAKRUTHI. The discussions were moderated by Dr N Krishna Kumar, IFS (Retd), Former PCCF and Head of the Tamilnadu Forest Force (Dept.).

Will the restiveness in Xinjiang and Tibet grow?

- CCAS and KAS India

The Centre for China Analysis and Strategy in partnership with the India Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organized a diginar on "Will restiveness grow in Xinjiang and Tibet?" on 1st June 2021. This virtual event examined the unrest/restiveness in China’s border provinces of Tibet and Xinjiang and explored what countries around the world can do in terms of individual and collective responses.

Myanmar: Hundred days after the coup

- Gateway House and KAS India

The Gateway House Mumbai in partnership with the India Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organised a virtual discussion on the topic "Myanmar: Hundred days after the coup" on 13th May 2021. The recording of this virtual event can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIvv5jpoao

‘Future of India-EU Relations’ - Key Takeaways from India-EU Summit 2021

- FICCI, EU India Association and KAS India

The EU and India are strategic partners since 2004 and the "India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025” was signed at the previous summit. The Summit held on May 8, 2021 was based on cooperation for covid response and emphasised on the untapped potential in India and EU’s relations in areas of geopolitical, geo-strategic, connectivity, climate change, healthcare and crisis preparedness. In this regard, FICCI in partnership with KAS and EU- India Association organised a timely discussion on the first working day after the India-EU Summit 2021. The aim of the interaction was to present a holistic picture of India-EU global partnership built on shared values of democracy and inclusion. The interaction witnessed the presence of the Ambassadors, MEPs, industry and policy experts.

The New Age of Globalization - Digital Manufacturing Opportunities for India

- Gateway House and KAS India

The Gateway House, Mumbai together with the India Office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organized a webcast on The New Age of Globalization - Digital Manufacturing Opportunities for India on 29th April 2021.

Tracking COVID-19- Public Health and Socio-economic Surveillance

- ICRIER and KAS India

The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) together with the India Office of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organized a virtual discussion on "Tracking COVID-19- Public Health and Socio-economic Surveillance" on 27th April 2021.

Free Trade Post-Pandemic- Globalisation in slow motion

- MMA, NIAS and KAS India

Madras Management Association (MMA) in collaboration with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and National Institute of Advance Studies (NIAS) conducted a hybrid event on the theme, “Free Trade Post-Pandemic: Globalisation in Slow Motion” on Sunday, 18 April 2021 at MMA Management Centre, Chennai.

Conclave on Free Trade Post Pandemic: National vs Rationale

- MMA and KAS India

While the current focus of the policy-makers is on battling the second wave of COVID-19, it is the need of the hour to come to a prognosis of what a post novel coronavirus world may look like for the industry and masses. The pandemic has undoubtedly added momentum to arguments of economic developments, trade, foreign policy and even multilateralism. Hence, it is imperative to temper optimism with pragmatism, acknowledge the opportunities and challenges, and identify actionable measures. These reform initiatives will provide an impetus to the government and industry thought-leadership to work in partnership for the nation to begin talking about the forgotten idea of a 'Five-Trillion Dollar Economy' all over again. To have a robust discussion on these issues, the Madras Management Association, Chennai in partnership with the India Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung organized a hybrid conclave on the topic "Free trade post-pandemic: Rationale vs. National" on Saturday, 17th April 2021.

Ensuring Deterrence along the India-China LAC: The Way Ahead

- ICS and KAS India

The events of 2020 mark a watershed moment for Sino-Indian relations, with India reevaluating its strategic posture vis-à-vis China. Reorienting the country's military posture remains a crucial aspect of deterring future Chinese aggression along the border. Though the past few decades have seen various CBMs and border agreements holding the peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), events like the Galwan clash and Op Snow Leopard reflect the inadequacy of past agreements, and the urgent need to bolster India's conventional deterrence against China's military. In order to hear the views on these themes from the personages who have been there and done that and more, the Institute of Chinese Studies & the India Office of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) organized an interactive webinar on the topic "Ensuring Deterrence along the India-China LAC" on 7th April 2021.