Valedictory Session of the Two-Day Interdisciplinary International Conference, organised by the Department of Defence and Strategic Studies (DDSS), Savitribai Phule Pune University, in memory of Late Prof. (Dr.) Arun S. Dalvi on his first death anniversary, was held on 8th February 2026 at 12:30 p.m. at Sant Dnyaneshwar Hall, Main Building, Savitribai Phule Pune University.
The conference on “Navigating Contemporary Global Conflicts: India–Europe Perspectives on Security, Diplomacy, Social Justice & Global Governance” was organised in collaboration with the International Centre, SPPU; Department of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Studies (DBAS); Indo-European Education Foundation, Poland; Strategic Culture and Security Foundation, Pune; and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences (BRAUSS), Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
The Valedictory Session was graced by the esteemed presence of Prof. (Dr.) D. K. Verma; Dr. Sheshadri Chari; and Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar, who shared their reflections on the deliberations and appreciated the quality of scholarly discussions held over the two days.
Certificates were distributed to the paper presenters in recognition of their valuable academic contributions during the conference. The event concluded on a note of intellectual satisfaction, reaffirming the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue and international collaboration in addressing contemporary global challenges.
The conference served as a fitting tribute to the academic legacy of Late Prof. (Dr.) Arun S. Dalvi, inspiring continued scholarship in the field of defence and strategic studies.