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Chanakya
Forum

Chanakya Forum is a media platform on Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National Security founded by Major Gaurav Arya (Retd), who is also its Editor in Chief. Chanakya Forum is global in its outlook, but its soul is quintessentially Indian. We seek to analyze not just how the world looks at India, but also how India looks at the world.

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WHAT WE DO

Chanakya Forum is global in its outlook, but its soul is quintessentially Indian. We seek to analyze not just how the world looks at India, but also how India looks at the world.

Chanakya Forum is global in its outlook, but its soul is quintessentially Indian. We seek to analyze not just how the world looks at India, but also how India looks at the world.

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24/7 analysis across our specialized networks. Join millions of viewers gaining deep insights into border security, supply chains, weapon platforms, strategy & national security

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Conclaves

Where Strategy Meets Action

Where the frontline meets the boardroom. Our conclaves host the architects of Indian defense — bringing together military brass and industry titans to address the security paradigms of tomorrow.

2023
The Chanakya Dialogues
Conclave 3
29 April, 2023 PHD Chambers of Commerce, New Delhi View More
2022
The Chanakya Dialogues
Conclave 2
12 November, 2022 India International Centre, New Delhi View More
2022
The Chanakya Dialogues
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06 August, 2022 India International Centre, New Delhi View More
OUR VISION

To be the most credible Indian Media Platform on Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National Security.

We seek to use social media to proliferate knowledge to the proverbial last man in the line and believe that for change to happen, knowledge must be democratised.

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Major Gaurav Arya (Retd)

Major Gaurav Arya (Retd)

Editor in Chief

Editor in Chief

Major Gaurav Arya (Retd.) is the Editor-in-Chief of Chanakya Forum, a leading platform on geopolitics, national security, and foreign affairs.

An Indian Army veteran with decades of experience across the military, corporate, and media sectors, he is also the host of the popular conclave The Chanakya Dialogues.

He is a renowned public speaker who has addressed leading national and international forums, including the UK Parliament and various TEDx events, sharing insights on leadership, strategic affairs, national security, and more.

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