The second Spain-India Dialogue organised by the SIOb in the framework of its 2023 Programme on “India Matters? Maritime Security, Governance and Commerce in the Indo-Pacific” was held in Madrid on March 28th, 2023, and has counted on the keynote speech of Dr Samir Saran and the collaboration of Fundación Ramón Areces and IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs
The II Spain-India Dialogue was addressed by Dr Samir Saran, President of the Observer Research Foundation and Chair of the T20 India Secretariat, delivering a keynote speech on “India Matters? Maritime Security, Governance and Commerce in the Indo-Pacific”. A couple of side events were also held at Fundación Ramón Areces with government officials and business leaders on “India's 2023 G20 Presidency: What to expect?” and with representatives from Spanish think tanks and experts on Asia on “India's Foreign Policy in 2023: What are the main issues, challenges and opportunities ahead?”. Among the institutions and entities represented in the several activities organised were: Abertis; Acciona; Airbus; Casa Asia; Cámara de España; Casa de la India; CIDOB; Club de Madrid; Embassy of India in Spain; European Union Institute for Security Studies; Fundación Alternativas; Fundación Ramón Areces; Gabinete de la Presidencia del Gobierno de España; IE University; Mahindra CIE Automotives; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation; Navantia; Observatorio de las Ideas; Spain-India Council Foundation; Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies; Universidad Complutense; Universidad de Comillas.
CONCEPT PAPER - MARITIME SECURITY, GOVERNANCE AND CONNECTIVITY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC: INDIA’S CENTRAL ROLE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIP
This introductory document presents the relevant elements surrounding the maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific, including security, governance and connectivity affairs.
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EXPERT CONTRIBUTION, AMAIA SÁNCHEZ-CACICEDO - DIVING INTO THE INDO-PACIFIC: KEY CHALLENGES OF THE MARITIME DOMAIN
Document prepared on the occasion of the II Spain-India Dialogue by Dr Amaia Sánchez-Cacicedo, South Asia Analyst at European Union Institute for Security Studies.
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OUTCOME PAPER - DR SAMIR SARAN’S VISIT TO SPAIN: A REFLECTION ON INDIA’S PARITICIPATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC AND THE WORLD
This paper puts forward the main conclusions of the II Spain-India Dialogue based on the lines of analysis and ideas shared by all participants.
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