Strategy is essentially conceived as a long term and thematic plan of action or as an essential ingredient for bridging military means and political ends. Although this simple definition does not preclude the enormity of planning or execution of strategy, the complexity of the modern world has created the need for new repertoire of planning and organization. Any traditional conception of linear strategic planning for national security therefore cannot withstand the contemporary dynamics of modern world. The consequential influence of interdependence, communication revolution and evolution of new institutional and normative framework among others has led nation-states to explore newer understandings of strategic planning. The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS) will explore various aspects of the strategic planning effort needed to meet the complex challenges of contemporary times. The redefinition of strategic policy making institutions, the role of new elites and lobby groups in strategic framework, global strategic priorities and the ability to cope with them are the thematic topics that would be explored in the conference.
Registration/coffee: 9:00am - 9:25 am
Venue: IDSA Auditorium
Inaugural session: 9:30 – 11:30
Welcome Address: Dr. Arvind Gupta
Vote of Thanks: Robin Allers, Coordinator IDSA – IFS Bilateral
High Tea
11:30 am - 11:55 am
Panel 1: Strategic Policy Making Institutions -- 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Venue: Board Room
Chair: Gen. Satish Nambiar
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:25 pm
Panel 2: Elites and new actors -- 2:30 – 4:00pm
Chair: Rolf Tamnes
Tea
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Panel 3: Global Strategic Priorities -- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Chair: Robin Allers
Tea
11:30 am - 11:55 am
Panel 4: Strategic Priorities in India's Neighbourhood -- 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Chair: Ashok Behuria
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:25 pm
Round Table: Rethinking India's Grand Strategy -- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Moderator: V. Krishnappa
Dinner
9:00 pm