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About Us .
The University
The University of Madras, established in 1857, is a public state university in Chennai,Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest and most prominent universities in India, offering more than 230 courses under 87 academic departments and is recognized by the UGC as one of the centers for "potential for excellence" and is ranked 50th among top universities in India by NIRF 2023.It has six campuses in the city and a total strength of 4819 students, with 3239 postgraduates and 345 highly qualified faculty members.
DEPARTMENT
The Department of Defence and Strategic Studies at the University of Madras offers a program for students aspiring to serve the nation in various defense roles. It covers the study of Geopolitics, Military Geography, Defence Policy, and International Relations & Politics. The department aims to build the critical analysis capacity of the younger generation in strategic and security issues and provides a forum for constant interaction between academia and the Defence forces.
INTIATIVE OVER VIEW
DIYA'25
DIYA stands for DEFENCE INITIATIVE by YOUTH ASSOCIATION which is a student driven initiative aimed at fostering skill development and enhancing growth processes among students. It aspires to be a lasting platform that nurtures creativity, innovation, and collaborative learning. By engaging students in intellectual pursuits and interactive programs. DIYA creates a supportive ecosystem for skill enhancement and personal development. This year, we are launching a comprehensive event that includes a diplomacy game and a paper presentation, laying the foundation for an enriching journey of academic and professional growth. DIYA encourages active participation, critical thinking, and teamwork, ensuring a transformative experience for all involved.
EVENTS THEME
“The Emerging Influence of Middle Powers in the Evolving
Global Geopolitical Landscape"
As the global geopolitical landscape continues to evolve in response to shifting power dynamics, the significance of middle powers—countries that do not hold superpower status but possess considerable regional and international influence—has come to the forefront. These nations play a critical role in shaping international relations and addressing global challenges, often acting as bridges between larger powers and promoting diplomatic dialogue.The rise of middle powers underscores the importance of their contributions to global governance. These countries typically engage in multilateral forums, advocating for collaborative approaches to issues such as climate change, trade, and security. This exploration will delve into the strategies employed by middle powers to assert their influence and navigate the complexities of global politics. It will also address the challenges they face, including balancing relationships with superpowers, managing regional conflicts, and responding to emerging global threats. Through this analysis, we will highlight the vital contributions of middle powers to international diplomacy, global governance, and security frameworks.
Diplomacy and defense are not substitutes for one another. Either alone would fail. A willingness to resist force, unaccompanied by a willingness to talk, could provoke belligerence-while a willingness to talk, unaccompanied by a willingness to resist force, could invite disaster.
-John F. Kennedy
EVENTS
PAPER PRESENTATION
The paper presentation segment of DIYA aims to provide students with a platform to showcase their research, innovative ideas, and analytical thinking skills. Participants will submit and present papers on predetermined themes, which are carefully selected to align with current academic and industry trends.
A panel of experts will evaluate the presentations based on originality, content depth, and presentation quality.This segment not only fosters intellectual engagement but also equips students with skills such as public speaking, research methodology, and peer engagement. Winners will receive certificates and prizes, recognizing their excellence and encouraging continued academic exploration.
THE ABSTRACT SHOULD INCLUDE:
Title of the article.
Word limit 150-200.
Author(s) name, Email ID, College name, Department (UG/PG) and Mobile number.
Send the abstract through the mentioned E-mail, with
mentioning the sub-theme on the subject.
Check the rule book for sub themes.
Registration will be closed on 7th February 2025.
Diplomacy Game
The game would try to show itself as a mock arbitration or mediation practice where the participants who represent the states or institutions focus on a particular issue relevant to the given current geopolitical scenario based on the given theme of DIYA’25. This event would focus on how the participants us diplomacy as a tool to resolve conflicts or issues concerning global geopolitics as per the given topic for the game. This event focuses on instigating diplomatic skills in participants who would represent the state in the mock arbitration as diplomats and statesmen. Each state would have a statesperson along with diplomats representing concerned states. The number of members per team is to be decided post registration with a statesperson for each state along with diplomats who will be the ambassadors to concerned participating states and the positions would be assigned by the committee.
This event would be inspired from the procedures of Arbitration/Mediation with bilateral or multilateral talks, press conferences post arbitration/mediation by the instructions of the committee and this event would happen in two sessions. The event would consist of states acting to procedures of consultation, arbitrator appointment, meetings between states bilaterally or multilaterally; etc. The judging person would evaluate the teams and participants based on participants’ knowledge on geopolitics, global affairs, foreign policy of the state they represent and diplomatic skills they possess Registered participants will be provided with timely instructions from the concerned committee.The Rules and Regulations and Demonstration of the Game will be explained by the Event Coordinators in an Online meet.
Only one team from An Institution will be accepted,
Registration Opens until 7th Feburary 2025.
We must face the fact that international relations are governed by interests and not by moral principles.
- B.H. Liddell Hart
Agenda
Inauguration 10.00 A.M
Paper Presentation Hall-1 11.30A.M
Diplomacy Games Hall-2 11.30 A.M
LUNCH
Program Resume after Lunch break
Accolades Ceremony 04.00 P.M
TEAM DIYA .
THANK YOU !!!
UG/PG students who are interested in participating the Diya 2025 can register by using the above given links.And Please feel free to contact us for any Queries.
Co-ordinators
Augustin S - Ph:9344132331
Shruthi G - Ph:63818 18797