An Analysis of Operation Sindoor
through the Lens of Chanakya's Arthashastra
Recent Webinar: Sunday, July 27, 2025, 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 9:30 pm IST
About the Webinar:
The ancient Indian strategist and philosopher Chanakya (Kautilya) laid out timeless principles of statecraft, diplomacy, intelligence, and warfare in his seminal treatise, the Arthashastra. How do these principles hold up in the modern world of military operations, national security, and strategic decision-making?
In this thought provoking webinar, HUA President Kalyan Viswanathan and Shri Abhijit Deshpande will examine Operation Sindoor — a significant contemporary military and intelligence operation — through the analytical framework provided by Chanakya’s Arthashastra. Participants will gain insight into how ancient doctrines of power, alliance-building, calculated risk, and open warfare can be applied to understand the success of Operation Sindoor.
Who Should Attend:
Students of history and political science, military enthusiasts, strategy professionals, and anyone interested in the fusion of ancient wisdom with contemporary affairs.
Join us for a deep dive into how timeless principles of governance and strategy can shed light on one of the most intriguing operations of our time.
Get to Know panelists
Shri Kalyan Viswanathan
Mr. Kalyan Viswanathan holds a Master’s Degree in Computer and Information Science from Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science. He has engaged with the texts and traditions of Hinduism from an Advaita Vedānta perspective through a 21-year association with Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, the Founder of the Arsha Vidya Gurukulam group of institutions and the first Convener of the Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha.
Shri Abhijit Sudhakar Deshpande
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