19/02/2026
International Seminar in Nalanda University
Nalanda University is organizing an International Seminar titled “India on the World Stage: Soft Power, Policy & Youth Diplomacy” from March 26–28, 2026, in Rajgir, Bihar, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.
Young scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and youth leaders below the age of 35 years are invited to submit original research papers (2000-2500 words) based on the themes given below, which are illustrative of the scope of the seminar and are not meant to be exhaustive:
1. Youth diplomacy for a sustainable and just world; youth climate advocacy
2. Cultural and educational diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
3. Role of youth in humanitarian and environmental diplomacy
4. Heritage, Conservation & Cultural Corridors and Civilization
Dialogue, Diplomacy and Peace
5. Multilingual public diplomacy, literary exchanges, soft power and digital humanities
Last date to submit abstracts is by February 24, 2026 at
https://forms.gle/H4zMxgiK1pcN4Sme6 .
Registration link https://forms.gle/tUFPiDKadrVa4LYW9 (for participation only)