CEO and founder of Usanas Foundation, Abhinav Pandya, honored H.E. Jawad Alanani for his exceptional keynote address during Usanas Foundation’s successful 3rd edition annual geopolitical conference. Held in the picturesque city of Udaipur, the ‘Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue (MPAGD) 2024 conference on March 22nd and 23rd, 2024, provided a platform for insightful discussions on various global security issues. Co-hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and sponsored by ARCGATE, Dharmansh Foundation, and Manipal Global, the conference received media coverage from NewsX.
Themed around “Shukraneeti: Navigating Turbulence, Turmoil, and Uncertainty – Defining India’s Role as a Vishwamitra,” the conference attracted over 30 distinguished speakers from across the globe. Among them, Dr. Jawad Ahmed Abed Alanani, former Deputy PM of Jordan, highlighted political instability and other contemporary challenges in West Asia during Day-2 of the conference. The day’s discussions delved into trans-Atlantic security architecture, India’s outreach in Europe, Central Asia, and South Caucasus, providing a holistic understanding of India’s evolving geopolitical dynamics.
During the session titled, “Is Multipolarity the Future of the World Order,” Dr. Abhinav Pandya, CEO and Founder of Usanas Foundation, discussed how multipolarity is a natural state of world order. He also stated that currently, the world is experiencing unbalanced multipolarity, with China and the US controlling 30% of the world GDP while countries like India, South Korea, and Brazil are gradually emerging as new centers of power.
The event also featured keynote addresses by MJ Akbar, former Minister of State for MEA, on “India’s Arc of Neighbourhood: Dimensions of PM Modi’s Foreign Policy” and Tejendra Khanna, former Lt. Governor of Delhi, on “Security Challenges Amid Religious Differences,” enriching the discourse. Muktesh K. Pardeshi, Secretary (CPV & OIA), MEA, provided valuable insights into India’s engagement and civilizational ties with West Asia.
Moderated sessions, including panels with representatives from various sectors, ensured a comprehensive exploration of pertinent geopolitical issues, fostering collaborative solutions and insights. The Maharana Pratap Annual Geopolitics Dialogue 2024 concluded successfully, leaving participants enriched with diverse perspectives and a deeper understanding of global dynamics, and the findings of this conference were sent to the Ministry of External Affairs for incorporation into policy matters.