Geopolitics of South Asia discussed

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, August 23

A lecture on India’s policy towards South Asia in the 21st century was organised by the department of political science, DAV College, on Thursday.

Dr Rajesh Kumar, assistant professor, School of Social Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), was the resource person. Principal Rajesh Kumar, Prof Surinder Kumar, head of the department, and Dr Gaurav Sharma, assistant professor, extended floral welcome to the resource person and honoured him with a shawl and a memento.

Dr Kumar discussed in detail the change in nomenclature of the region from the Indian subcontinent to South Asia. He traced out the commonalities and the dissimilarities between countries of the subcontinent — India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.

The guest speaker discussed in detail the major doctrines of India’s Foreign Policy since post-World War II period.

The lecture was followed by queries from the audience. Students of the undergraduate classes and NCC cadets participated in the event.

Former heads of the department of political science, MR Chopra and RK Kaushal, were also present.

Principal Rajesh Kumar highlighted the relevance of the topic.