Jun 29 2025 to Jun 29 2025 6:30 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

India’s foreign policy towards Pakistan reflects the reality that while friends may change, neighbours are permanent. Dialogue, deterrence, and diplomacy remain key. Despite tensions, India seeks peaceful coexistence, emphasising counter-terrorism and regional stability while keeping open channels for engagement, recognising geography’s role in shaping long-term strategic approaches.

The talk will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

This lecture is a part of Azim Premji University’s Public Lecture Series.

Presented by:

Speaker

Ajay Bisaria
Author & Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation
Ajay Bisaria is a strategic advisor and commentator on international affairs with a distinguished career in diplomacy, global policy, and economic strategy. Currently, he advises OMERS (a Toronto-based pension fund) and sits on the advisory councils of several global firms. He is a Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation and chairs the Ministry of Steel Task Force, Government of India, focusing on green steel.

A former Indian diplomat, Mr. Bisaria served as High Commissioner to Canada and Pakistan, and as Ambassador to Poland and Lithuania, during a 35-year career in the Indian Foreign Service. He was also a key aide to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and represented India at the World Bank, Berlin, and Moscow. His tenure included shaping India’s foreign policy towards Eurasia, advancing the Indo-Russian strategic partnership, and leading initiatives such as the Kartarpur Corridor and Vaccine Maitri.

His academic background includes degrees from St. Stephen’s College, IIM Calcutta, and Princeton University. He is fluent in Russian, German, Urdu, Hindi, and English. His book Anger Management, exploring India-Pakistan diplomacy, was released in 2024.