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JNU hosts National Seminar on “Vishwa-Mitra: Global Friendship through Ancient Indian Thought”

By Jhanak Sharma      14 October, 2024 03:18 PM      0 Comments
JNU hosts National Seminar on Vishwa Mitra Global Friendship through Ancient Indian Thought

New Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru University’s (JNU) School of International Studies is set to host a two-day national seminar exploring the concept of Vishwa-Mitra (Global Friendship) through the lens of ancient Indian political, strategic, and diplomatic thought. This landmark event, to be held on October 14th and 15th, 2024, marks the 70th year of academic excellence for the institution.

The seminar, organized by JNU’s Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), promises to dive deep into how ancient Indian philosophies of diplomacy and global friendship can inform contemporary political and diplomatic strategies.

Key Personalities

The seminar is under the patronage of prominent figures, including Professor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice-Chancellor of JNU, as Chief Patron, alongside Prof. Dipendra Nath Das and Prof. Brajesh Kumar Pandey, Rectors of JNU. Additionally, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo, Dean of the School of International Studies, will serve as the Patron and Mentor for the event. The Convener of the seminar is Dr. Ravi Rameshchandra Shukla, Chairperson of the Centre for Comparative Politics and Political Theory, JNU.

Seminar Highlights

The seminar will feature panel discussions, presentations, and debates aimed at uncovering how Vishwa-Mitra can be applied in modern-day global diplomacy, political strategy, and international relations. Scholars from across India and the world are expected to participate, presenting papers and engaging in meaningful discourse.

Live Streaming

For those unable to attend the event in person, a live stream will be available through LawStreet Journal, providing access to the seminar’s insightful discussions and debates to a wider audience.

The seminar promises to contribute significantly to the ongoing discourse on global diplomacy, drawing inspiration from ancient Indian teachings while aligning them with contemporary geopolitical challenges.

For more details, follow the live updates and stream on LawStreet Journal.



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JNU hosts a national seminar on “Vishwa-Mitra: Global Friendship through Ancient Indian Thought” on October 14-15, 2024. Live stream available on LawStreet Journal.

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