Oct 15

CPPR 16th Quarterly Lecture by Admiral Arun Prakash

CPPR is hosting the 16th edition of its Quarterly Lecture Series on October 15, 2019. This time we host Admiral Arun Prakash, PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM (Retd) on India’s Security Challenges with special focus on the Indian Ocean Region.

Admiral Arun Prakash retired as India’s 20th Naval Chief and Chairman Chiefs of Staff in end-2006. An aviator by specialisation, during his 40 year career, he commanded a carrier-borne fighter-squadron, a naval air station and four warships; including the aircraft-carrier INS Viraat.

In flag rank he commanded India’s Eastern Fleet, the Andaman & Nicobar Joint Command, the Western Naval Command and the National Defence Academy. On staff, he served as the head of the Aviation and Personnel Branches and as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff. He is a graduate of the IAF Test Pilots School, Defence Services Staff College and the US Naval War College.

Post-retirement, he served two terms as a member of the National Security Advisory Board and was Chairman of the National Maritime Foundation. Currently, he holds a Distinguished Chair in India’s Naval War College in Goa. He writes and speaks on strategic and security related topics.

Oct 10

CPPR Talk Series with Mr Muraleedharan Nair

CPPR in conversation with Mr Muraleedharan Nair , Formerly Indian Consul in  Hong Kong and Senior Fellow with CPPR on the Hong Kong Protests and its implications. The talk will be in CPPR Office, Kochi on 10 Oct, 2019 between 5 pm to 7 pm

Muraleedharan Nair has held various positions in the Government of India, including as the Indian Consul in China. His postings abroad include those in the Indian diplomatic missions in China (Shanghai & Guangzhou), Hong Kong and Singapore. He is also a Senior Fellow with CPPR.