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Russia-Ukraine Crisis and Consequences on India’s Food and Energy SecurityThe treaty of Westphalia was initiated to connect different nations to get together on a common platform and form nation-states. The Industrial Revolution in Europe, Bill of Rights in the USA, De-Colonization in the Commonwealth, and treaties such as the Washington Treaty and the Maastricht Treaty led to the process of formation of contemporary globalization[1]. However, the very fact that the world got connected also became one of the major factors in affecting the nations through either their domestic policies or geopolitical complications. Recently, we are witnessing the crisis on the Eastern…

In observance of the in vogue dynamic challenges faced by two emerging nuclear super power nations namely, India and USA with the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic and multiple security menaces, Global Counter Terrorism Council organized a 2+2’ Ministerial dialogue enumerating strongly on the sustainable future prospects & challenges post India-USA bilateral talks. The eminent panellists and key speakers at the conference who levitated and gave a true meaning to this discussion as well as paved a ground framework to follow are Dr. Kanwal Sibal, IFS (Retd.), Professor Madhav Das Nalapat, G. Mohan Kumar, IAS (Retd.), Brigadier  General Chad T. Manske, Lt. Gen. Satish Dua, Christopher Jester (Counter-terrorism  Coordinator, US Embassy), Captain James…

The conference held on 26th November, 2020 was titled, “International Counter Terrorism Conference 2020.” After the welcome address given by the anchor, the speakers for Session 1 were, Dr. Shekhar Dutt [SM, IAS (Retd.), Former Governor & Former Defence Secretary, GoI], Mahaveer Singhvi [IFS, Joint Secretary (CT), Ministry of External Affairs, GoI], Vivek Agnihotri (Film Director, “Role of Entertainment Media in Awareness Campaign Against Islamic Terror”. For session 2, titled, “26/11 Mumbai to Pulwama Attack- Where are We?”, the speakers were: Lt Gen Satish Dua (Retd.) [PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM, Executive Council Member- GCTC & Former Chief, Integrated Defence Staff & Former GOC XV Corps], Rear Adm. Sanatan Kulshreshta [Executive Council Member- GCTC…

GCTC organised a  webinar titled, “India Afghanistan Relations; Road to Peace” that delved into the state of affairs in the region while maintaining a special focus on core topics. The webinar was spaced over two macro sessions preceded by an Inaugural Session wherein Dr. Kanwal Sibal (Chairperson of Advisory Board of GCTC) presented the welcome address. The Webinar was further divided into seven sessions focusing primarily on key important elements including developmental, economic, and social sector challenges in Afghanistan, the role played by India in the Afghan Peace Process, roles played by other stakeholders in the Afghan Peace Process.  The first session was moderated by Lt. Gen. K.J.…

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vijay Diwas celebrated on 16th December, Global Counter Terrorism Council launched its ‘GCTC Bangladesh Chapter.’ The webinar started by celebrating the “Golden Jubilee Of December 16: Vijay Diwas.” Dr.Shekhar Dutt, followed by Dr.Kanwal Sibal gave their addresses and also shared their experiences of the 1971 war and future vision on India-Bangladesh relations. The GCTC Bangladesh Chapter was then formally launched by Brig. Gen. Abu Sohel. The first session was chaired by Prabha Rao on the topic “India-Bangladesh Relations: Security and Counter-Terrorism.” Speakers such as Justice Shamsuddin Ahmed Manik, Maj. Gen. Abdur Rashid, Lt. Gen. Shokin Chauhan, Karnal Singh and Shamol Dutt. Maj.Gen. Abdur Rashid highlighted how the people of Bangladesh have…

The Global Counter Terrorism Council organized a session on “Birth Anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee & Good Governance Day Celebration” on  25th December 2020. Shri Shakti Sinha, the private secretary to Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee along with Desh Ratan Nigam, political analyst, discussed the life of the former Prime Minister of India and his contributions to nation-building. The speakers also emphasised the meaning and scope of good governance in India. Good governance day is celebrated in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Global Counter Terrorism Council organized the International Conference on Anti Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism. This series of webinars lasted fromDecember 28 to December 29, 2020. Some key areas of focus were revisiting and rethinking AML and CFT framework in the post-Covid-19 world, the role of financial institutions and banks in AML/CFT, cybersecurity, and cryptocurrency among others.The inaugural session witnessed deep insights from distinguished personalities like Dr. Shekhar  Dutt (SM, IAS Retd), Dr. Kanwal Sibal (IFS Retd).The chief guest for the conference was the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra and Goa (additional charge). Governor delivered an insightful speech explaining how terrorism is not a phenomenon only associated with Pakistan, but rather…

Venue: Rastriya Raksha University, Gujarat. IndiaThis Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is made and entered into by and between the Global Counter Terrorism Council, B-30, Sector 6, Noida-201301 (U.P.) and Rastriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat- 382305. The main Purpose of this MOU is to discuss scope for joint activities between the two institutions, in terms of conducting training, undertaking research, and organising workshops, and supporting education through futuristic interventions. The dignitaries from the two respective institutions are:Shekhar Dutt, SM, IAS(Retd), Patron-GCTC, Former Governor, Former Defence Secretary & Deputy National Security Advisor, GoILt Gen K.J. Singh, Executive Council Member-GCTC & Former GOC-in-C, Western Army…

Global Counter Terrorism Council, B-30, Sector 6, Noida-201301 (U.P.) and National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat- 382007 || Date: March 2, 2022 || Venue: National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is made and entered into by and between the Global Counter Terrorism Council, B-30, Sector 6, Noida-201301 (U.P.) and National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat- 382007.The purpose of this MOU is to establish the responsibilities of the parties with regard to enhancing knowledge in police sciences, critical infrastructure protection, risk management, disaster management, conduct training, undertake research, and organizing workshops, and supporting education through futuristic interventions. Parties Involved. a. GCTC Shekhar Dutt. IAS,…

Author: Riya Raj Research Coordinator, GCTCAreas of interest: Security studies, Human security, Human rights, International relations, 21st-century challenges(poverty, hunger, development, environmental issues), Public policy.Security has different meanings for different people all around the world. Most scholars in International Relations agree to define it as the alleviation of threats to cherished values vital for survival of the referent object. Some of the major security problems in contemporary times are Terrorism, civil war, humanitarian crisis, environmental/climate change problems, cyber-crimes, international trade war, domestic extremism (Maoist, Naxals), poverty and development, weapons of mass destruction, transnational criminal activities, energy security, global health security, etc. War and threat…