Jun 17

CPPR TOWNHALL on China in South Pacific: Geopolitical Implications and Strategic Futures | CPPR TOWNHALL SERIES Ep 10

CPPR TOWNHALL on China in South Pacific: Geopolitical Implications and Strategic Futures | CPPR TOWNHALL SERIES Ep 10

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South Pacific or Oceania is arising as a significant theatre of geopolitics in the 21st century. China’s growing presence in the region is a cause of worry for traditional security providers of the region like Australia and New Zealand. The recent security deal signed between China and the Solomon Islands is a case in point which has significant geostrategic implications. Further, China’s attempts to carve out a “Common Development Vision” for other Pacific Island nations is indicative of its long term strategic goals in the South Pacific. In this context CPPR is hosting this discussion to deliberate on the current geo political implications and future strategies for the region.

Speakers:

Muraleedharan Nair, Senior Fellow, CPPR

Don McLain Gill, Manila-based Geopolitical Analyst and Author

Host

Sharon Susan Koshy, Associate, Research, CPPR

About the Speakers:

Muraleedharan Nair

After completing studies at University of Kerala, Muraleedharan Nair did a Post-graduate programme in Marketing and Advertising from Bhavan’s Rajendra Prasad Institute of Communication and Management, Mumbai. He has held various positions in the Government, in India and abroad. Besides publishing research papers in various books and journals, Mr. Nair writes commentaries in newspapers and magazines regularly.  He also participates in conferences, seminars and panel discussions on strategic affairs at different universities, think-tanks, TV channels, All India Radio, etc. A Distinguished Senior Fellow with Defence Research and Studies, he speaks Urdu and Chinese.

Don McLain Gill

Don McLain Gill is a Manila-based geopolitical analyst and author who specializes in Indo-Pacific affairs, Philippine foreign policy, and India-Southeast Asian relations. He has over 100 publications to his credit, and he has written for major peer-reviewed international journals, book projects, and other top international affairs publishers such as The Diplomat, Asia Times, South China Morning Post, Observer Research Foundation, Economic Times, ThePrint, DNA India, RUSI, The Stimson Center, Financial Express, and The Pioneer, among others. Don also takes part in interviews by international media on a wide array of issues regarding Indo-Pacific affairs, South and Southeast Asian geopolitics, and Philippine foreign policy.

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Speakers:

VISHISHTA SAM 

Vishishta Sam is a development sector professional with an expertise in policy analysis, programme design and research. She has been associated with various national and international organizations and has a keen interest in issues linked to gender and labour rights. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Kerala and a Master’s in Development Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science.  Vishishta is currently leading a project on Care Economy at the ILO Country Office in India.

SHEELA KOCHOUSEPH

Mrs. Sheela Kochouseph is one such person who has always pushed through the boundaries of excellence to cement her name in the minds of people with her enterprising nature. She started a lifestyle and Innerwear brand called VStar Creations in 1995. As the Founding Chairperson and Managing Director, she grew the Company as one of the leading innerwear and lifestyle garment brands in South India and Middle East with a wide range of quality, trendy innerwear and lifestyle products for men, women and kids. Her journey as an entrepreneur, started with a collection of readymade and ready-to-stitch ethnic wear. These products were quite the trendsetters, as they created an iconic brand for the quality conscious women in Kerala.