Centre for Geopolitics and Geoeconomics
People Working Under the Vertical
Amb. Gautam Bambawale
Convenor, Geopolitics
Amb. Gautam Bambawale was the former Ambassador of India to Bhutan and China and High
Commissioner to Pakistan. He was a member of the Indian Foreign Service from 1984 to 2018.
He was India’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Pakistan and China.
Bambawale was stationed in Washington DC in 2004-07 during the Indo-US nuclear deal, which transformed ties between the two countries. He has been India’s first Consul General in Guangzhou (China) 2007-09.
He was Director of the Indian Cultural Centre, Berlin, 1994-98. Ambassador Bambawale worked in the Prime Minister’s Office 2002-04.
At the Ministry of External Affairs, he was Joint Secretary for East Asia from 2009 to 2014. Bambawale has dealt with China for 15 years of his 34-year diplomatic career. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and German. Ambassador Bambawale is currently a Distinguished Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Symbiosis International University, Pune and teaches Diplomacy and International Governance at the Symbiosis School of International Studies. Amb. Bambawale is also a Consultant for some private-sector Indian companies. He has an M.Phil. in Economics from the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune.
Dr. Ajit Ranade
Convenor, Geoeconomics
Koena Lahiri
Policy Research Associate
Geopolitics and Geoeconomics
Geopolitics and Geoeconomics vertical of the Pune International Centre serves as a dynamic platform dedicated to facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and understanding among different stakeholders. Through research and innovation, policy advocacy, and capacity-building initiatives, this vertical engages with diplomats, academicians, policymakers, and emerging scholars to foster and contribute to critical discourse on pressing global issues.
In addition, the vertical provides research fellowship and internship opportunities to numerous bright, young scholars throughout the year, cultivating their intellectual and professional growth. It also hosts podcasts, seminars, and roundtable conferences with prominent personalities from the field.
Key Initiatives
Asia Economic Dialogue
Our flagship event, The Asia Economic Dialogue (AED) is a premier international geoeconomic
conference organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, in
collaboration with the Pune International Centre (PIC). As one of the three prominent Track
1.5 dialogues supported by the MEA, AED has been instrumental in addressing critical
economic issues, with its previous editions featuring distinguished participants such as
ministers, diplomats, and thought leaders from Asia, Europe, and the Americas. AED remains
committed to strengthening regional and global economic cooperation, positioning Asia as a
pivotal force in shaping the future of the global economy.
Roundtable Conferences
- Promoting India-Taiwan Business Relations in association with Chung-Hua Institution
for Economic Research (30 April 2024) - India’s Responses to China Over the Next 10 Years jointly organized by the ORF and
Pune International Centre (13-14 September 2024).
Book Releases
- FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS: India and the World by V.S. Seshadri
- Crosswinds: Nehru, Zhou and the Anglo-American Competition Over China by Vijay
Gokhale - Beyond Binaries: The World of India and China by Shastri Ramachandaran
Strategy and Measures for Enhancing India’s Energy Security in the Coming Decade on the
14th Foundation Day Programme delivered by Hardeep S Puri, Minister of Petroleum and
Natural Gas, Government of India
Podcast: PIC's Global Compass
PIC's Global Compass is a podcast exploring the dynamic world of international relations. In an
era of rapid change and challenges to the global order's legitimacy, this series delves into diverse
perspectives on key global issues. It aims to analyze India's role and position in the evolving
geopolitical landscape. With expert insights and thought-provoking discussions, PIC's Global
Compass offers a comprehensive guide to understanding today's complex global politics.
Blog
This monthly blog critically examines the evolving landscape of global politics, unpacking key
geopolitical shifts, economic trends, technological advancements, and strategic affairs. It also
delves into historical moments that, while seemingly disconnected from present realities, help us
understand how international politics has evolved. Additionally, this space features recent
publications by Pune International Centre (PIC) in the field of International Relations.
Policy Papers
Book
Rising to the China Challenge: Winning Through Strategic Patience and Economic Growth By Amb. (retd.) Gautam Bambawale, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Dr. Ajit Ranade, and Prof. Ajay Shah
Rising to the China Challenge
Authors: Amb. (retd.) Gautam Bambawale, Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar, Dr. Vijay Kelkar, Dr. Ganesh Natarajan, Dr. Ajit Ranade, and Prof. Ajay ShahPublisher: Rupa Publications India
Price: ₹493.00 ₹595.00
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