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Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS)

Since its inception in 2015, the Pune Dialogue on National Security (PDNS) has emerged as PIC’s flagship annual event, offering a forum for high-impact deliberation on vital security issues facing the nation. Each edition focuses on a contemporary theme:
2023
2022
India’s Security in a Changing World Order
2021
National Security Preparedness in the Age of Disasters and Pandemics
2019
The Indo-Pacific and Economic Security
2018
2017
India and the Emerging World Order
2016
National Security Policy Framework – External, Internal Dimensions Emerging Perspectives
2015
Formulating a Comprehensive National Security Policy
Key Initiatives

Bipin Rawat Memorial Seminars
Organised annually to honour India’s first Chief of Defence Staff and foster dialogue on evolving military doctrines and jointness in operations. The seminar series includes:
- Expert-led discussions and panels on emerging national security challenges, including external threats, internal stability, and border management.
- Examination of the impact of technological advancements on the preparedness of the defence sector and strategic capabilities.
- Evaluation of disaster response strategies and civil-military coordination mechanisms for enhanced national resilience.
- Analysis of the link between economic strength and national security, promoting policies that integrate defence readiness with economic sustainability.
- Development and sharing of actionable policy recommendations to influence India’s national security strategy amid global complexities and uncertainty.
Panel Discussion on Operation Sindoor
Jointly organised by the National Security and Centre for Geopolitics and Geoeconomics verticals at PIC, this panel discussion aimed to dissect Operation Sindoor in a fact-based, informed manner. It connected key national security themes and attempted to predict the future trajectory of related issues. Key aspects included:
- Promoted an evidence-based understanding of Operation Sindoor to prevent the spread of misinformation and speculation in sensitive national security matters.
- Facilitated strategic dialogue among domain experts, former defence officials, and policy thinkers on the geopolitical and security implications of the operation.
- Highlighted the importance of credible sources for public consumption of defence-related information, emphasizing media literacy and responsible information-sharing.
- Explored the role of perception management in modern warfare and the importance of public opinion during high-stakes military operations.
- Drew attention to cross-border dynamics, internal cohesion, and the broader strategic context in which such operations are executed.
Focus Areas

Publications

Upcoming Policy Paper
Strengthening National Security: Assessing the Role of Academic Institutions in Meeting Armed Forces Requirements
Bridging the gap between academia and the defence sector is not just a strategic necessity, but a national imperative. Considering the importance and relevance of the subject, National Security Vertical at PIC has undertaken a policy paper which aims to identify and bridge the knowledge gap that currently exists between academic institutions and defence industry.
- The major aim of the paper is to identify and address the knowledge and capability gaps between academic institutions and the requirements of the defence sector, particularly the armed forces.
- Providing actionable recommendations to effectively bridge the existing knowledge gap effectively.
People Working Under the Vertical

