Session II: India-China Security Equilibrium was conducted on 16th April 2025 at 11:00 am 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.
The session was chaired by Air Marshal Bhushan Gokhale (Retd.), VSM, AVSM, PVSM, who provided a strategic overview of the evolving security dynamics between India and China.
The speakers for the session included:
• Air Marshal S.S. Soman (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, VM, who presented a detailed analysis of India’s air defence preparedness and strategic posture.
• Lt. Gen. A.L. Chavan (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, who discussed the operational and strategic aspects along the India-China border.
• Prof. (Dr.) Vijay Khare, Head, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, SPPU, who offered academic insights on strategic equilibrium and the importance of balancing diplomacy with deterrence.
This session provided a multifaceted view of the India-China security landscape, combining perspectives from seasoned defence professionals and academic scholarship.