The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India, also known as the Foreign Ministry, is responsible for overseeing the nation's international relations. Established in September 1946, before India's independence from British rule in 1947, it was initially part of the British Indian Government. The first Minister of External Affairs was Jawaharlal Nehru, who also served as the Prime Minister of India.
Ministry of External Affairs has initiated and sponsored the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Chair at USI which commenced in the year 1998. The first MEA Chair was allotted to Prof Satish Kumar who researched on the topic ‘India and the Regional Security Environment After Shakti 1998’.
Current Allottee: At present the chair is vacant.
Topic: Yet to be alloted.
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Ser No.
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Awardee Name |
Research Topic |
Year |
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1 |
Shri Tarun Vijay
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India-China Civilisational Connect To be Printed (Monograph) |
2020 –2022 |
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2 |
Brig Narender Kumar, SM, VSM (Retd) |
Internal Security Dynamics of India’s Eastern Region: Implications and Response. |
2020 |
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3 |
Shri RS Kalha, IFS (Retd) |
The Dynamics of Preventive Diplomacy – A Case Study. |
2013 |
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4 |
Prof KR Singh |
Coastal Security: Maritime Dimensions of Homeland Security. |
2012 |
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5 |
Lt Gen YM Bammi (Retd) |
India – Bangladesh Relations: The Way Ahead. |
2010 |
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6 |
Col KA Muthanna
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International Defence Cooperation for Indian Armed Forces in the 21st Century. |
2005 |
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7 |
Brig AK Bardalai. |
Changing Global Security: Its Implications for UN Peacekeeping Operations. |
2004 |
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8 |
Insp Gen P Paleri, DDG Coast Guard |
Role of the Coast Guard in the Maritime Security of India |
2003 |
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9 |
Lt Gen YM Bammi (Retd) |
Enhancing Security Understanding Between India and ASEAN Countries. |
2002 |
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10 |
Brig Jaspal Singh (Retd) |
National Security Apparat : A Review of Land Forces Structure. |
2001 |
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11 |
Maj Ali Ahmed. |
Institutional Interest And Input In Security Policy And Decision – Making |
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12 |
Prof Satish Kumar |
India And The Regional Security Environment After Shakti 1998. |
1998
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