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    Executive Summary of “Dialogue Manipur : Learning Lessons from the Crisis”

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    Global Counter Terrorism Council; a leading international think tank initiated by public-spirited individuals to address issues of national and global concern in the domain of both traditional and non-traditional security, was organized a webinar title ‘Dialogue Manipur: Learning Lessons from the Crisis’’ virtually on 7th of July 2023. The theme of the webinar was ‘Towards Peace and Reconciliation in Manipur’.
    The webinar witnessed engaging discussions from leading experts on the most pressing issues of the ongoing conflicts. Speakers have examined the underlying causes, analyse the dynamics at play, and investigate the rise of extremist ideologies and radicalization in the state. Through insightful discussions, multidisciplinary perspectives, and collective efforts, we strive to chart a path towards fostering social cohesion, inclusivity, tolerance, and resilience in the face of disintegration. Additionally, this webinar has explored possible ways to achieve long-lasting peace among the communities. Webinar’s prominent speakers have exchanged their ideas, experiences, identify policy implications for governments, propose innovative approaches, and discuss the importance of collaboration and cooperation at various levels.
     
    The webinar was commenced by anchors (Maibam Warish-Senior Research Coordinator, and Dr.Paromita Datta– Hon. Consultant), and the opening remark was delivered by General JJ Singh (Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh & Former Chief of the Army Staff). General Singh in his address stressed upon the point that as Indian we need to be more actively engaged and involved with north east region of our country. This will in the long run help build confidence and better integration with the rest of the nation, and help to mitigate other security challenges emerging across the border.
     

    The key speakers of the event included Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah (Former VC-Aligarh Muslim University, and Former GCO-III Corps(Spear Corps) & Deputy Chief of Army Staff(Personnel & System), Indian Army, Lt Gen(Dr) Shokin Chauhan(Former Director General of Assam Rifles, and Former Chairman of Ceasefire Monitoring Group),Lt Gen (Dr) Konsam Himalay Singh (Former GCO XVI Corps, Indian Army, & Former Chairman of Manipur Public Service Commission), Lt Gen K J Singh (Former GOC-in-C, Western Army Command), Prof. Amarjeet Singh, (Honorary Director-Centre for North East Study Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi), Prof. Sanjoy Hazarika (Director Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, New Delhi), Prof. Thongkholala Haokip, (Assistant Professor, Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, JNU), Mr.Akham Bonbirdhwaja Singh, IFS(Retd), (Former Conservator of Forest, Government of Manipur), Prof. Kham Khan Suan Hausing (Head-Department of Political Science School of Social Sciences, University of Hyderabad), Mr. Pradip Phanjoubam (Editor –Imphal Review of Arts and Politics), Dr. Nemthiangai Guite( Associate Professor, Centre of Social Medicine and Community Health, School of Social Science, JNU, New Delhi), Dr. Chinkhalun Guite( Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, St. Sephen’s College, Delhi University), Mr. Babloo Loitongbam( Executive Director-Human Rights Alert, Imphal, India), Col.(Dr) Shailendra Singh( Security and Strategic Analyst), Mr.Harjit Snadhu, IPS(Retd), Chief Investigation United National World Food Program and Former Coordinator-UNSC Panel of Experts & IG(Ops), Manipur, Maj.(Dr) Mohammed Ali Shah( Former ADC to GOC III Corps(Spare Corps), and many more.

    The webinar also witnessed prominent dignitaries such as Amb. Shashank, IFS(Retd) (Former Foreign Secretary, GoI), Lt Gen Deependra Singh Hooda,( former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian army’s Northern Command), Lt Gen Arun Sahni,( Former GOC-in-C, South Western Command & DG-IT, AHQ), Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia(Former Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Indian Army and Director, Centre For Joint Warfare Studies, National Board of Advisors Kalinga Institute of Indo- Pacific Studies), Shri Mahendra
    Kumawat, IPS(Retd) (former Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF), the border patrol agency of the Government of India) and many more.

    The closing remarks of the webinar was highlighted by Lt Gen.(Dr) Rakesh Sharma, Executive Council Member-GCTC, and Former GOC-Fire & Fury Corps, Indian Army.

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