Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA. Amb Sujan R. Chinoy's book ‘World Upside Down: India Recalibrates Its Geopolitics’, published by Harper Collins, was discussed at the Bhopal Literature and Art Festival on 13 January 2024.

The panel comprised the author, Shri Pankaj Saran and Shishir Priyadarshi.

Consultant, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Ruchita Beri spoke during a session on “G20, Africa and Global South” at the National Seminar on theme “G20 Presidency and India’s Global Leaders Role” organised by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on 10–11 January 2024.

Senior Research Associate, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajiv Nayan chaired a session on ‘G-20: From Bali to Delhi’ at the seminar ‘G-20 Presidency and India's Global Leadership Role’, organised by IGNOU-Center of Studies in International Relations on 10 January 2024.

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered a talk to the Indian Foreign Service OTs of 2023 batch and Bhutanese diplomats, on the India–China Boundary Question, as part of their Induction Training Programme organised by the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, on 9 January 2024.

Senior Research Associate, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajiv Nayan delivered a talk to senior officers of the Government of India, under the Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPA) on ‘Geopolitics of Strategic Trade Control’, organized by the Indian Institute of Public Administration on 03 January 2024.

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar was invited to deliver a talk on ‘Hedging by Small States: Maldives’ Love–Hate Ties with India, China’ during the online certificate course on ‘India’s Strategic Culture: The Past and the Future’ organised by Adhyayan Foundation for Policy & Research (AFPR) on 30 December 2023.

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy delivered a presentation on ‘India's Strides in Defence Sector: Opportunities for Bilateral Cooperation’ at the plenary session of Conference on Vietnam–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Confluence & Opportunities, organised by Ho Chi Min Academy of Politics and Embassy of India in Vietnam, on 22 December 2023.

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy had an interaction with the Centre for Information & Analysis, East Sea Institute of Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Centre for Strategic Studies and International Relations Development and the Commission for External Relations, Communist Party of Vietnam, on the deepening India–Vietnam ties, especially in defence and security areas, on 21 December 2023.

Director General, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Amb Sujan R. Chinoy called on External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and presented him a copy of his book—World Upside Down: India Recalibrates Its Geopolitics—on 19 December 2023. This book, published by HarperCollins Publishers India Ltd, features a thoughtful Foreword written by Dr S. Jaishankar.

Senior Research Associate, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Rajiv Nayan delivered a talk on National Security for the programme for Provincial Civil Services (Group-B) Officers, conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration on 19 December 2023.