Symposiums and Conferences Held

A journey through our strategic events—from Conferences 1.0 to 2.0, to Symposiums 1.0 to 2.0, and our expanding platform of other events including Pink Fest sessions, the Indo-Russian Youth Forum, and much more upcoming.

National Security Roundtable

Conference 1.0 — New India’s Strategic Shift: All-Out War Against Terrorism

Organized by VISHWAM - Institute for Global Dialogue
29 May 2025
Constitution Club, Jaipur

Conceived as a strategic roundtable rather than a conventional seminar, Conference 1.0 brought together distinguished voices from defence, diplomacy, academia, media, and civil society to deliberate on India’s evolving counterterrorism doctrine and national security strategy following Operation Sindoor.

Key Discussion Themes

  • India’s transition towards treating cross-border terrorism as an act of war.
  • Evolution of Pakistan-backed terrorist networks following the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
  • Information warfare, media narratives, and countering psychological operations.
  • Strengthening indigenous defence capabilities, strategic preparedness, and diplomatic isolation of sponsor states.

Eminent Speakers

  • Dr. Gauri Shankar Gupta (Former Diplomat & Author)
  • Col. (Retd.) Anil Mathur
  • Dinesh Bansal
  • Col. (Retd.) Rajesh Bhukar
  • Col. (Retd.) Devanand
  • Capt. (Retd.) Joydip Bhattacharya
  • Sq. Leader (Retd.) Vibhuti Mangal
  • Major (Retd.) Sudhakar Gee
  • Dr. Ashitosh Panth
  • Dr. Sarita Takhar
Media Recognition: Covered by Dainik Bhaskar, Rajasthan Patrika, and The Daily Guardian (TDG Network).
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Counterterrorism & Society

Conference 2.0 — Zero Tolerance: From Awareness to Action

Society’s Role in Counterterrorism • VISHWAM - Institute for Global Dialogue
28 June 2025
Constitution Club, Jaipur

Conference 2.0 expanded the national security discourse by shifting focus from government action alone to the indispensable role of society. The forum established that long-term national resilience against terrorism requires an informed, vigilant, and united citizenry capable of countering ideological radicalization and hybrid threats.

Key Discussion Themes

  • Countering online radicalization and digital misinformation in modern hybrid warfare.
  • Building community resilience and responsible digital citizenship among youth.
  • Whole-of-society counterterrorism doctrine integrating media, academia, and civil society.
  • Youth participation as a vital pillar of national security architecture.

Eminent Speakers & Guests

  • Prof. Alpana Kateja
    Vice Chancellor, Univ. of Rajasthan
  • Prof. Nikki Chaturvedi
    HOD History, Univ. of Rajasthan
  • Dr. Gauri Shankar Gupta
    Former Diplomat & Author
  • Col. (Retd.) Anil Mathur
    Defence & Security Analyst
  • Prof. R. S. Khangarot
    Eminent Historian
Core Takeaway: National security cannot be sustained solely through military strength; it relies equally upon informed citizens, resilient institutions, responsible media, and empowered youth.
Geopolitics & Global Governance

Symposium 1.0 — Neo-Imperialism in the 21st Century

Invisible Powers, Visible Impact • University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
26 July 2025
Univ. of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Broadening VISHWAM’s engagement beyond conventional security, Symposium 1.0 focused on modern Neo-Imperialism — exploring how global power projection operates through economic dependency, technological dominance, financial institutions, critical supply chains, and information ecosystems.

Key Discussion Areas

  • Economic leverage, debt traps, trade sanctions, and financial dependency.
  • Technology dominance, critical infrastructure, and AI competition among major powers.
  • Cognitive influence, media narratives, and information warfare.
  • Strategic autonomy and India’s leadership in the Global South and multipolar order.

Eminent Speakers

  • Dr. Gauri Shankar Gupta
  • Prof. Amita Goyal
  • Dr. Zamir Anwar
  • Murari Gupta
  • Director, DD News Rajasthan
Founder's Insight (Vikrant Singh): Emphasized that Indian youth must understand global politics beyond military conflicts — informed strategic literacy is essential to safeguarding national interests.
Economic & Geopolitical Symposium

Symposium 2.0 — Trumpenomics and Its Impact on India

Hosted at SPHINX 2025, MNIT Jaipur • VISHWAM - Institute for Global Dialogue
7 November 2025
MNIT Jaipur

Collaborating with MNIT Jaipur during SPHINX 2025, VISHWAM organized Symposium 2.0 to examine global economic policy shifts following changing trade regimes. The session focused on protectionist economic policies, international trade realignments, global supply chain restructuring, tech nationalism, and implications for emerging economies like India.

Key Discussion Themes

  • Global trade protectionism, tariff warfare, and industrial policy shifts.
  • Impact on Indian exports, IT services, manufacturing, and supply chain resilience.
  • Strategic tech alliances, semiconductor independence, and Indo-Pacific economic frameworks.
  • Energy security, currency diversification, and Global South economic alliances.

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Gourav Vallabh

Eminent Economist, Public Policy Expert & Financial Analyst

Delivered a masterclass on global trade realignments and India’s strategic economic position.

Organizer: Vikrant Singh (Founder, VISHWAM)
Key Outcome: Connected global political economy with campus academic discourse and upcoming VISHWAM policy symposiums.
Civilisational & Cultural Forum

Pink Fest Session — Before the Nation

“भारत एक भौगोलिक सीमांकन नहीं, एक चिंतन यात्रा प्रवाह”
6–8 February 2025
Gulabi Nagar, Jaipur

Participating as Session Partner and Thought Leadership Speaker at Pink Fest, VISHWAM brought a geopolitical and civilizational perspective into wider public culture. The session explored Bharat as a continuous civilizational consciousness — emphasizing that Indian identity extends far beyond political boundaries to encompass an enduring tradition of philosophy, values, and shared ideas.

Role & Representation

Role: Session Partner & Thought Leadership Speaker

Represented by: VISHWAM - Institute for Global Dialogue

International Youth Diplomacy

II Indo–Russian Youth Forum 2026

Building Bridges Through Youth Diplomacy, Innovation, and Cultural Exchange
16–17 June 2026
Russian House, New Delhi

Organized by the Embassy of the Russian Federation in India, Russian House (RCSC), and partner institutions, the VISHWAM delegation participated in this international platform to foster youth engagement, academic collaboration, cultural exchange, and leadership dialogue between emerging leaders of India and Russia.

Key Highlights

  • Youth dialogue sessions on foreign policy, innovation, and leadership.
  • Cross-cultural networking and education exchange programs.
  • Institutional engagement with Indian and Russian diplomatic representatives.
  • Informal diplomacy building enduring people-to-people relationships.

Organizers

  • • Embassy of the Russian Federation in India
  • • Russian House (RCSC), New Delhi
  • • VISHWAM - Institute for Global Dialogue
International Impact: Reaffirmed VISHWAM’s position as a youth-led international dialogue partner, complementing traditional diplomacy with youth engagement.
International Diplomacy & Academic Exchange

Haifa House - Symposium3.0

Hosted at IIHMR University, Jaipur • VISHWAM - Institute for Global Dialogue
25 September 2026
IIHMR University, Jaipur

Haifa House Symposium 3.0 brought together diplomats, academics, and young leaders for meaningful dialogue on India–Israel relations, youth diplomacy, academic collaboration, and people-to-people connections, highlighting the role of India’s youth in shaping the future.

Key Deliberation Areas

  • International cooperation, youth exchanges, and people-to-people ties.
  • Academic linkages, technological innovation, and joint research ventures.
  • The strategic role of young scholars and leaders in advancing shared national interests.
  • Cultural synthesis, historic linkages, and long-term youth engagement.

Eminent Speakers & Dignitaries

  • His Excellency Fares Saeb
    Deputy Ambassador of Israel to India
  • Vasudev Devnani Ji
    Hon'ble Speaker, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
  • Vikrant Singh
    Founder, VISHWAM
  • Institutional Partners: Embassy of Israel & IIHMR University
Key Takeaway: Reaffirmed the importance of international people-to-people connections and academic research networks in strengthening international relations.
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