DECOLONIZING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THROUGH INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES FROM THE AMERICAS

Date: 26 June 2026

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Platform: Virtual (Google Meet)

Speaker: Dr. Tripti Chowdhury, Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, SGT University

 

The Indosphere Foundation for World Affairs successfully organized a webinar titled "Decolonizing International Relations through Indigenous Perspectives from the Americas" on 26 June 2026 at 3:00 PM IST.

The session was delivered by Dr. Tripti Chowdhury, Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at SGT University. The webinar focused on understanding the significance of Indigenous perspectives in reshaping the discipline of International Relations. Dr. Chowdhury highlighted the limitations of conventional Western-centric approaches and emphasized the importance of recognizing Indigenous knowledge systems, histories, and worldviews in developing a more inclusive and representative understanding of global politics. She also discussed how Indigenous communities have contributed to concepts of diplomacy, governance, environmental stewardship, and conflict resolution.

The session witnessed an engaging and insightful exchange between the speaker and the participants. Attendees actively participated in the discussion by raising thoughtful questions and sharing their perspectives on decolonization, Indigenous diplomacy, and the relevance of Indigenous knowledge in addressing contemporary global challenges. The interactive question-and-answer session further enriched the learning experience and encouraged meaningful dialogue among the participants.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks to the speaker for her enlightening presentation and to all the participants for their enthusiastic participation, making the webinar an intellectually enriching and successful event.