Speaker: Dr Jagannath Panda

Join us for a roundtable discussion hosted by the Corbett Seapower Centre, featuring Dr Jagannath Panda, Head of the Stockholm Centre for South Asia and Indo-Pacific Studies. The session will focus on the evolving Indian strategy towards minilateral agreements in the Indo-Pacific. As the prospect of a second Trump administration reshapes regional dynamics, how is India responding?

The conversation will explore India’s traditional position of strategic autonomy, its shifting approach to the Quad, and the possibility of an emerging 'Squad' configuration.

Please note: This event is open to the public and free to attend both in-person and online (MS Teams). In-person spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot!

About the speaker: Dr Jagannath Panda
Head, Stockholm Centre for South Asia and Indo-Pacific Studies
Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP), Sweden

Dr Panda is a leading expert in East Asian and Indo-Pacific affairs. He is also a Professor at the University of Warsaw and a Senior Fellow at The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies. Dr Panda has testified before the US Congress and serves as Series Editor for Routledge Studies on Think Asia. In 2023, he was recognised by The Print as one of the “Strategic Affairs Thinkers of the Next Decade.”

Chair: Mauro Bonavita
Graduate Teaching Assistant, UK Defence Academy