Speaker
Air Vice-Marshal Arjun Subramaniam (Retd.)
Fighter Pilot | Military Historian | Strategic Commentator
Air Vice-Marshal Arjun Subramaniam (Retd.) is a former fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force, a distinguished military historian, and a leading strategic affairs commentator. With a career spanning the IAF and academia, he currently serves as an Adjunct Faculty at Kautilya School of Public Policy, Hyderabad, and lectures at war colleges across India’s armed forces.
He is the author of several acclaimed books, including the two-volume series India’s Wars (HarperCollins), which provides a comprehensive account of India’s military history. His other notable works include Shooting Straight: A Military Biography of Lt. Gen. Rostum K. Nanavatty and Reflections of an Air Warrior (Revised Edition, 2025). He frequently writes on strategic and national security issues, offering insights into India’s defense policies and military history.
Sessions
Day 1 - 14th March, Friday @ The Nilgiri Library Outdoor
10:45 AM – 11:45 PM
Air Vice-Marshal Arjun Subramaniam joins Dr. Srinath Raghavan, Rear-Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande, and Ajai Shukla in a deep dive into India’s military history, exploring key battles, defense strategies, and their implications for national security and global geopolitics.”