International Lecture Series

NIAS-KJC European Lecture Series #29 titled "Contemporary Europe and the future of World Order"
Date: 19 March 2025
Department of History and Kristu Jayanti College of Law in Association with Science, Technology and International Relations Programme, NIAS (Bengaluru) organised NIAS-KJC European Lecture Series #29 titled "Contemporary Europe and the future of World Order". Her Excellency Ms Baiba Braze, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia explained Latvia’s geopolitical positioning, defense strategies, and bilateral relations with India while promoting student engagement on international issues such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, technological advancements, cyber security, and Latvia-India cooperation in trade and diplomacy.

NIAS-KJC European Lecture Series #28 titled "Germany's Federal Election: Impact on Europe and the World"
Date: 28 February 2025
Department of History and Electoral Literacy club in Association with Science, Technology and International Relations Programme, NIAS (Bengaluru) organised NIAS-KJC European Lecture Series #28 titled "Germany's Federal Election: Impact on Europe and the World". The resource person Dr Tim Stuchtey shared his knowledge on the German Elections and different perspectives we can view it from with all the ongoing wars. Also the parties involved and leaders. He also discussed the voting rates of Germany. The session provided great knowledge on the working of elections in Germany to the students.

NIAS-KJC European Lecture Series #27 as a panel discussion titled "Three Years of Ukraine War: Actors, Endgames, Strategies and Issues"
Date: 24 February 2025
Department of History in association with Science, Technology and International Relations Programme, NIAS (Bengaluru) organised NIAS-KJC European Lecture Series #27 as a panel discussion titled "Three Years of Ukraine War: Actors, Endgames, Strategies and Issues". Characterized as one of the most intense modern conflicts, the discussion traced the war's evolution from initial Western miscalculations about Russia's military capabilities in early 2022 to the current stalemate, analyzing six key geopolitical actors (US, China, North Korea, Russia, Europe, and India) through six critical lenses: major developments, shifting endgames, strategic adaptations, current battlefield dynamics, future projections, and Ukraine's sovereignty claims.

NIAS-KJC Neighborhood Lecture Series titled 'The Rise of China: Regional and Global Implications'
Date: 13 February 2025
Department of History in association with NIAS organised the NIAS-KJC Neighborhood Lecture Series titled 'The Rise of China: Regional and Global Implications'. The students of I, II & III year HSPS and B.Com were addressed by Dr. Mumin Chen, Professor, National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan. The lecture highlighted the significant historical milestones in China's transformation, including the communist campaigns, economic reforms, and leadership evolution from Mao Zedong to Xi Jinping.

NIAS- KJC Neighbourhood Lecture Series on the topic "Contemporary Middle East and Its Challenges"
The Department of History & Economics in Collaboration with The National Institute of Advanced Studies organised NIAS- KJC Neighbourhood Lecture Series on the topic "Contemporary Middle East and Its Challenges". This event featured Ambassador Prashant Pise, Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of World Affairs, New Delhi. Ambassador Pise addressed the ongoing issues in the Middle East, discussing their current state and underlying causes. His talk focused on India's position amidst these challenges, covering topics such as energy needs, human resources, economic intake, religious tourism, supply chain issues, connectivity issues, and potential alternative projects. Additionally, he provided insights into India's foreign policy and addressed various challenges threatening the stability of the Middle East. The lecture concluded with possible solutions to improve the situation.

NIAS-KJC Europe Lecture Series
The guest lecture began with a video introduction of the college, followed by a prayer led by the college choir. Prof. Ramya. B then delivered the welcome note, in which she welcomed the dignitaries on and off the dais from the Austrian Delegation, as well as the resource person for the day. The dignitaries then lit the lamp on the dais, followed by Dr. Suba Chandran from NIAS, who introduced NIAS, and Ambassador Katharina Wiese delivered the presiding speech. Dr. Martin Kocher, the day's resource person, then delivered a presentation on a new geopolitical epoch: Economic Challenges from a European Perspective. Dr. Martin Kocher elaborated on the economic crossroads in the EU as well as the Austrian economy and the world economy as a whole. The speaker also went into detail regarding the Austrian economy, skilled labour, and wages in relation to inflation. He elaborated on the EU's developments and the fundamental changes to the labour market. Dr. Martin Kocher additionally discussed ongoing and completed reform programs, as well as the implications of rising energy costs. The following segment was a question-and-answer session. Dr. M K Baby presented the vote of gratitude. The event closed with the college anthem.

International Lecture - ‘Europe at Cross Roads’
The Department of History, Kristu Jayanti College in association with the Europe Studies, Programme, NIAS, Bengaluru, organized an international lecture on the topic ‘Europe at Cross Roads’. The Speaker of the event is Mr. Gert Heijkoop, Counsel General, Kingdom of Netherlands. The session started with a welcome speech by Prof Ramya B from Kristu Jayanti College and introductory remarks by Rev. Fr. Emmanuel P .J. Mr. Gert addressed current issues of Russia, the Ukraine War, What is Happening with China, China’s position and its intentions, New bi-polar World- U.S & China, and presented strategies for how Western Europe has proceeded. Later the session was open for a question and answer session, where the young students from both institutions posed different questions. Overall the session was wonderful and very fruitful. Finally, the session came to an end with a formal vote of thanks by Prof. Stephen Deepak, Dept. of Management Studies and member of the international relations committee, Kristu Jayanti College.