General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), recently engaged with participants of the Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP), a key professional military education initiative of the Indian Air Force.
During the WASP Capstone Seminar, themed ‘India’s Strategic Culture & Imperatives for Contemporary National Security,’ Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari delivered the keynote address, underscoring the importance of strategic culture in shaping national security policies.
The seminar, a culmination of a rigorous 15-week course, was attended by select mid-level officers from the Tri-Services, who received in-depth training in strategic thinking.
The curriculum included insights on statecraft from Arthashastra, and discussions on the dynamics of strategic partnerships and geopolitical alliances. This training was facilitated by subject matter experts from the Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS) and other prominent think tanks.
Highlighting the significance of continuous professional development in the military, General Chauhan awarded 18 officers with Postgraduate Diploma Certificates in Strategic Studies from Rashtriya Raksha University.
This initiative reflects the Indian military’s commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of strategic imperatives among its officers, aiming to enhance their capabilities in dealing with contemporary security challenges.
