Forum on
Digital Statecraft
Examining the Battles Across Information Warfare and Strategic Influence in the Digital Age.
Constitution Club
Rafi Marg, New Delhi
Event Timing
11:00 AM — 05:30 PM
Key Focus
Cognitive Security
The New Digital Battleground
India's strategic position and rapidly growing digital ecosystem have created a complex and contested information environment. The expansion of Digital Public Infrastructure has transformed how information is produced and consumed, increasing exposure to targeted manipulation.
State and non-state actors across the Indo-Pacific are deploying sophisticated information warfare tactics—from coordinated disinformation to AI-driven influence operations. These activities aim to reshape public perception and undermine institutional trust.
"The Forum aims to strengthen national cognitive resilience through evidence-based research and interdisciplinary analysis."
Strategic Objectives
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Map India's information warfare landscape through three complementary research studies.
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Identify strategic, cognitive, and diplomatic vulnerabilities affecting national security.
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Generate actionable recommendations for strengthening India's digital leadership.
Three Pillars of Investigation
Global Cyber Governance
Analysing India's diplomatic posture and role in shaping norms around digital sovereignty, cyber stability, and responsible state behaviour.
Weaponising the Mind
Examining psychological manipulation, cognitive attacks, and how narratives and identity-based mobilisation distort public perception.
FIMI Disinformation
Mapping Foreign Interference and Manipulation of Information (FIMI) networks, cross-border coordination, and content amplification.
Event Schedule
Registration & Welcome Tea
Opening Remarks
Sagar Vishnoi, Director - Future Shift Labs
India's Cyber Governance Diplomacy
Focusing on India's Cyber Diplomacy Architecture (MEA, CERT-In, NIC), data governance, and AI frameworks.
Weaponising the Mind
Examination of cognitive warfare techniques, psychological operations, and AI-assisted influence activities.
FIMI Disinformation Threat
Presentation of Operation Sindoor & India's current response gaps to coordinated foreign influence.
Closing Remarks & Networking Tea
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