ORCA’s delegation comprising of Ms. Eerishika Pankaj and Mr. Omkar Bhole participated in a closed-door roundtable discussion at S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on 30th June 2026. The discussion was moderated by Dr. Sinderpal Singh, Assistant Director of Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies at RSIS. The RSIS delegation included:
Dr James Char, Assistant Professor with the China Programme and Deputy Coordinator of MSc (Asian Studies) at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Dr Yang Zi, Research Fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Dr Stefanie Kam, Assistant Professor at the China Programme, Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Mr Chong De Xian, Associate Research Fellow in the Maritime Security Programme, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Mr Ian Seow, Senior Analyst in the China Programme of S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University (NTU).
Mr Shantanu Roy Choudhury, PhD student at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Ms Hu Xinyue, Senior Analyst in the China Programme at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies (IDSS), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS).
Ms. Eerishika Pankaj presented her views on ‘India’s Perception of the China Challenge: A Multi-Domain Assessment’, wherein she covered how India’s China policy has shaped over the years and how India manages its sovereignty concerns and economic engagements vis-à-vis China. Ms. Omkar Bhole discussed ‘India’s Strategic Positioning in a Multipolar Order Amidst US-China Competition’, covering dynamics of India-China multilateral engagements at BRICS, G20, SCO. The discussion also focused on developments in India-China border situation and implications of military purges on China’s military preparedness, China’s involvement in South China Sea, India-Singapore relations and other topics of mutual interest.
The roundtable facilitated a productive exchange of perspectives on key regional and global strategic developments, enhancing mutual understanding between ORCA and RSIS researchers. It also reinforced the value of India–Singapore think tank collaborations in fostering deeper dialogue and exploring avenues for future cooperation.