Rear Admiral Garg discusses maritime security at Galgotias
Thu, 14th May 2026 (Today)
Galgotias University hosted Rear Admiral Girish Kumar Garg for a leadership dialogue on geopolitics, maritime strategy and global trade. Organised by the School of Aviation, Logistics and Tourism Management, the session brought together students and faculty.
The discussion centred on geopolitical tensions, maritime security and disruption across trade routes affecting shipping, logistics and supply chains. It also examined developments in West Asia and other regions, and their impact on shipping corridors, energy flows, international commerce and business continuity.
Rear Admiral Garg spoke about the strategic importance of maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, and how disruption along key sea lanes can reshape trade flows, economic stability and logistics planning across countries.
He also addressed India's position in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate, outlining the role of India and the Indian Navy in maritime security and the protection of strategic trade interests.
Students from different schools and programmes joined the exchange, raising topics such as strategic resilience, trade dependency, maritime logistics and risk management. The session aimed to deepen understanding of how political developments increasingly shape markets, industries and economic systems.
Capt. Vaibhav Goutham Suresh, Director of the School of Aviation, Logistics and Tourism Management, also contributed to the discussion, adding academic and industry perspectives on the need to expose students to geopolitical and economic developments affecting global sectors and careers.
During his campus visit, Garg also commented on the university's facilities and student participation, saying the institution compared with leading national and international campuses he had visited through his academic engagements.
He further noted strong energy, organisation, facilities, discipline and student engagement across the campus. The observations came as part of a wider visit that combined the dialogue with meetings and interactions with students.
Wider focus
The event reflects growing interest among universities in linking management and logistics education more closely to external shocks affecting trade and transport. Maritime chokepoints, regional conflict and energy security have become central concerns for businesses that rely on predictable supply chains.
As a result, institutions offering courses in aviation, logistics and tourism are incorporating broader discussions of strategic risk. For students preparing for roles in supply chains, transport planning and international business, these issues are no longer seen as distant matters of foreign policy.
Galgotias University said the dialogue was part of a wider effort to connect classroom learning with global developments. It has been using interactions with figures from defence, public policy and industry to encourage more interdisciplinary discussion among students.
The session underlined how maritime security now sits closer to the concerns of business schools and logistics programmes than in the past. Disruptions in shipping lanes can quickly affect freight costs, insurance, delivery schedules and energy markets, forcing companies and governments to adapt.
Speaking about his visit, Garg said the university was comparable with some of the finest national and international institutions he had visited during his engagements with academic institutions.