State of the Indo-Pacific Webinar: Unravelling the Geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific Concept with Honoured Guest Speaker: Captain (Dr.) Gurpreet S Khurana, Indian Navy (Retd.)

The Indo-Pacific has emerged as the strategic centre of gravity in global affairs — a contested and dynamic region where geopolitical ambitions, maritime security interests, and shifting alliances intersect. In this special session of the State of the Indo-Pacific webinar series, the Indo-Pacific Studies Center is honoured to host Captain (Dr.) Gurpreet S Khurana — one of the leading thinkers on Indo-Pacific maritime strategy — to unpack the origins, evolution, and geopolitical implications of the Indo-Pacific construct.

Drawing from his distinguished naval career, policy leadership, and academic insights, Captain Khurana will offer a nuanced perspective on how the concept has shaped strategic thought across capitals, what it signals for the future of regional architecture, and the role of key stakeholders including India, ASEAN, and middle powers in maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

This timely discussion is essential for scholars, students, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the foundations of a region that will define the 21st century.

Registration is free. Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

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