Prague Security Studies Institute held a roundtable discussion organized in collaboration with MP-IDSA, and with the support of the Czech Ministry of Defence and the Indian Embassy in the Czech Republic. The main issues discussed will include: What are the implications of changing dynamics of major power rivalry for India and European countries? Can new emerging partnerships between the EU and India secure a peaceful Indo-Pacific despite the rise of Chinese ambitions in the region?

 

Foremost Czech and Indian experts discussed topics ranging from the Rise of China, the US Re-Engagement in Asia/Indo-Pacific, Quad, India-Czech Republic Cooperation, and India-Europe Defence Cooperation.

Opening remarks were delivered by Mr. Roger W. Robinson Jr., Chairman and Co-Founder, PSSI, and his Indian counterpart  Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA.

Special remarks were delivered by H.E. Hemant H. Kotalwar, India’s Ambassador to the Czech Republic, and H.E. Jan Havránek, Czech Deputy Minister of Defence for Policy and Strategy.

Due to speakers and audience joining from Europe, India, and the US event started at 13:00 CET (17:30 IST, and 07:00 EDT). The event was held online.

You can find the Programme here.