Session I: China’s Strategic Agenda was held at 9:45 AM on 16th April 2025 at Sant Dnyaneshwar Hall, Main Building, Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), Pune.
The session was part of the 4th Strategic and Security Dialogue on “Rise of China and Its Implications for the World”, jointly organized by the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS), Savitribai Phule Pune University, in collaboration with the Centre for China Analysis and Strategy, New Delhi, and the Centre for Advanced Strategic Studies (CASS), Pune.
This engaging session featured Mr. Jayadeva Ranade, President, Centre for China Analysis and Strategy, New Delhi, in conversation with Mr. Sandeep Unnithan, Author and Senior Journalist.
The discussion explored China’s strategic objectives, its evolving geopolitical posture, and the implications of its assertive policies on global affairs. Mr. Ranade offered deep insights into China’s internal and external strategies, while Mr. Unnithan’s incisive questions helped unpack the complexities of the current global strategic environment.
The session provided the audience with a well-rounded understanding of China’s long-term agenda and its potential impact on regional and international stability.