Participants and organisers at NatStrat's fifth Strategic Complexity Analysis and Critical Thinking Table Top Exercise (TTX 5.0) for the 2011 batch of Indian Foreign Service officers, held at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) on 06 October 2026.
On 5 October 2026, H.E. Mr. Reuven Azar, Ambassador of the State of Israel, held an engaging discussion with Indian security and foreign policy experts at the NatStrat office. The discussion focused on the Iran War and the evolving contours of India-Israel relations.
On 1 October 2026, NatStrat hosted an event at the India International Centre on the Indus Waters Treaty, which also marked the release of its publication, Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty – Revised Edition. The event witnessed strong participation from New Delhi’s diplomatic community and brought together experts and practitioners for an engaging discussion on the Treaty and its strategic implications.
On 1 October 2026, NatStrat hosted an event at the India International Centre on the Indus Waters Treaty, which also marked the release of its publication, Revisiting the Indus Waters Treaty – Revised Edition. The event witnessed strong participation from New Delhi’s diplomatic community and brought together experts and practitioners for an engaging discussion on the Treaty and its strategic implications.
On 29 September 2026, Mr. Martin Wiesmann, Senior Partner at Berlin Global Advisors, called upon Ambassador Pankaj Saran, Convenor, NatStrat. They discussed matters of mutual interest and exchanged perspectives on contemporary strategic and geopolitical developments.
H.E. Mr. Ali Murat Ersoy, Ambassador of T\xc3\xbcrkiye, visited NatStrat on 16 September 2026 as part of our regular engagement.
H.E. M. Hamidullah Riaz, High Commissioner of Bangladesh, visited NatStrat on 15 September 2026 as part of our regular engagement.
In August 2026, Dr. Shantanu Mukharji, Adviser, NatStrat, presented NatStrat’s publication, Chronology of Pakistani Terror Attacks on India, to Shri Neeraj Sharma, Senior Commandant, BSF, posted at Jaisalmer, and briefed him on NatStrat’s work and research.
Participants and organisers at NatStrat's fourth Strategic Analysis and Critical Thinking Table Top Exercise (TTX 4.0) for the 2002 batch of Indian Foreign Service officers, held at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS) on 26 August 2026.
Ambassador Pankaj Saran and panelists address participants during NatStrat's fourth Strategic Analysis and Critical Thinking Table Top Exercise (TTX 4.0) for the 2002 batch of Indian Foreign Service officers at the Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (SSIFS), 26 August 2026.
On 12 August 2026, Ambassador Pankaj Saran, Convenor, NatStrat, delivered a lecture titled “Great Power Influence in India's Neighbourhood” at the National Defence College, New Delhi. The lecture examined the nature of great-power influence in India's neighbourhood and discussed India's strategic responses to these dynamics.
On 25 August 2026, Adviser NatStrat Dr. Shantanu Mukharji presented NatStrat's publication, Chronology of Pakistani Terror Attacks on India, to DIG Jodhpur. The two also discussed matters of national security arising from the western front.
Amb. Pankaj Saran hosted Marc Saxer, Regional Head, FES Asia Pacific, for an insightful podcast discussion on contemporary geopolitical developments. Mr. Saxer also presented Amb. Saran with his latest book, Geopolitical Conflict in the World.
On 15 July 2026, Convenor NatStrat Ambassador Pankaj Saran delivered a talk on "Sino-Russian Alliance and its implications for Indo-Russia Relations" at Naval War College, Goa.
On 3 July, 2026, Convenor NatStrat Ambassador Pankaj Saran delivered a talk for the Maharashtra IPS Cadre on National Security Challenges.
On 15 May 2026, Convenor NatStrat Ambassador Pankaj Saran delivered a lecture at Indian Maritime University on the topic “ Technology, Power and Influence: The Making of a New World ".
On 15 May 2026, Convenor NatStrat Ambassador Pankaj Saran delivered a lecture at Indian Maritime University on the topic “ Technology, Power and Influence: The Making of a New World ".
On 15 January 2026, NatStrat convened a strategic dialogue “India’s AI Gambit: Navigating the Global Race” in partnership with Founding Fuel and the Strategic Foresight Group
On 15 January 2026, NatStrat convened a strategic dialogue “India’s AI Gambit: Navigating the Global Race” in partnership with Founding Fuel and the Strategic Foresight Group
On 15 January 2026, NatStrat convened a strategic dialogue “India’s AI Gambit: Navigating the Global Race” in partnership with Founding Fuel and the Strategic Foresight Group
On 15 January 2026, NatStrat convened a strategic dialogue “India’s AI Gambit: Navigating the Global Race” in partnership with Founding Fuel and the Strategic Foresight Group
On 15 January 2026, NatStrat convened a strategic dialogue “India’s AI Gambit: Navigating the Global Race” in partnership with Founding Fuel and the Strategic Foresight Group
Convenor NatStrat spoke on 'Securing India's rise through defence reforms' at Kalam & Kavach defence litfest on April 15, 2025.
Convenor NatStrat spoke on 'Securing India's rise through defence reforms' at Kalam & Kavach defence litfest on April 15, 2025.
NatStrat hosted Mr Wongi Choe, Head of ASEAN-India Studies, Korea National Diplomatic Academy, Foreign Ministry of South Korea.
Convenor NatStrat participated in the international conference titled 'Russia and India: Towards a new bilateral agenda' organised by the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) on March 27, 2025.
NatStrat hosted the delegation from SIGNAL Group, Israel led by Dr Carice Witte on March 21, 2025.
NatStrat hosted the delegation from Applied Policy Research Institute of Armenia on March 19, 2025.
NatStrat hosted Dr Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu for a NatStrat briefing titled 'Discussion on Stanly Johny's book titled 'Original Sin' on March 19, 2025.
NatStrat hosted the delegation from Ukraine Prism, Ukraine on March 17, 2025.
NatStrat hosted Dr Szu-Chien HSU, Deputy Secretary General, National Security Council of Taiwan and his delegation on March 17, 2025
NatStrat hosted the delegation from Council on Foreign Relations and United States Institute of Peace on March 12, 2025.
NatStrat hosted Mr Thomas Graham, Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations on March 18, 2025.
Adviser NatStrat Mr. Shantanu Mukharji delivered an address at Jamia Hamdard University on the topic “Security challenges in India’s neighbourhood”
Adviser NatStrat Mr. Shantanu Mukharji delivered an address at Jamia Hamdard University on the topic “Security challenges in India’s neighbourhood”
Ambassador Pankaj Saran, Convenor, NatStrat participated in the panel discussion titled 'Russia-Ukraine War: Pathways to Peace' organised by the The Indian Futures at India Habitat Centre on March 7, 2025.
Ambassador Pankaj Saran, Convenor, NatStrat participated in the panel discussion titled 'Russia-Ukraine War: Pathways to Peace' organised by the The Indian Futures at India Habitat Centre on March 7, 2025.
NatStrat hosted H.E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Denmark's Ambassador to India
NatStrat hosted Ms Becks Buckigham OBE, Minister-Counsellor, British High Commission New Delhi
NatStrat hosted Ms Areti Sianni, Chief of Mission, UNHCR India
On January 28, 2025, Adviser NatStrat, Shri Shantanu Mukharji delivered a comprehensive talk on the 'Current Situation in Bangladesh' at the BSF Force Headquarters in New Delhi. The event was attended by the Director General of BSF Shri Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS and other senior officers of the force.
On January 28, 2025, Adviser NatStrat, Shri Shantanu Mukharji delivered a comprehensive talk on the 'Current Situation in Bangladesh' at the BSF Force Headquarters in New Delhi. The event was attended by the Director General of BSF Shri Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS and other senior officers of the force.
Adviser NatStrat addressed an audience of a thousand Uttar Pradesh Police personnel on security challenges before the upcoming MahaKumbh 2025 on December 26, 2024.
Adviser NatStrat addressed an audience of a thousand Uttar Pradesh Police personnel on security challenges before the upcoming MahaKumbh 2025 on December 26, 2024.
Former Director, Intelligence Bureau and veteran security specialist DC Pathak speaks at NatStrat Briefings on 'Radicalisation and Geopolitics: Lessons from West Asia' on December 2, 2024
Convenor, NatStrat spoke on 'India in the New Geopolitical Order' at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy on September 30, 2024
Convenor, NatStrat spoke on 'India in the New Geopolitical Order' at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy on September 30, 2024
Joint webinar conducted by NatStrat and Governance and Policy Think Tank, Iran on Strengthening India-Iran Bilateral Relations
Advisor NatStrat addressing senior officers of Prayagraj on intelligence and security in view of upcoming Mahakumbh. ADG and Commissioner Police Prayagraj were also present. Cops were introduced to NatStrat too.
Advisor NatStrat addressing senior officers of Prayagraj on intelligence and security in view of upcoming Mahakumbh. ADG and Commissioner Police Prayagraj were also present. Cops were introduced to NatStrat too.
