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'''Major General G G Dwivedi''' ([[Sena Medal]], [[Vishisht Seva Medal]] and BAR) is an [[Indian Army]] career officer (retired), academic, [[journalist]], [[author]], corporate trainer and social worker. He retired in 2009 from the Indian Army (Infantry).<ref name=":1" />

Dwivedi was born in [[Kolkata]].  His parents were Omprakash (1913-1991)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geni.com/people/Omprakash-Dwivedi/6000000006180970418|title=Omprakash Dwivedi|last=|first=|date=|website=Geni|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> and Vilma Devi (1920-2005)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geni.com/people/Vimla-Devi-Dwivedi/6000000006196341510|title=Vilma Devi Dwivedi|last=|first=|date=|website=Geni|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> His grandfather was eminent physician [[Rai Sahib]] Dr. Dewan Chand Dwivedi (1888-1971).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.geni.com/people/Rai-Sahib-Dr-Dewan-Chand-Dwivedi/6000000006181177258|title=Dewan Chamd Dwivedi|last=|first=|date=|website=Geni|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> He attended the [[Sainik School, Amaravathinagar]] and then in 1968 joined the [[National Defence Academy]], Khadakwasla. He holds an M Sc in Defence Studies, dual M Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from [[Madras University]] and a Ph.D. in international relations from [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi|Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU) New Delhi.<ref name=":0" />

Major General Dwivedi retired as assistant chief of the Integrated Defence Staff in 2009, after 38 years of distinguished service in the army (infantry). He is a veteran of the [[Bangladesh War]] and he later commanded 16 JAT in Siachen, a brigade in the Kashmir Valley and a mountain division in the North East. He was India's Defence Attaché in China from 19 January 1997 to 19 August 1999.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://usiofindia.org/Article/?pub=Journal&pubno=598&ano=2752|title=Engaging China,,, Journal of the United Service Institution of India Vol. CXLIV, No. 598, October-December 2014.|last=|first=|date=|website=United Service Institution of India|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

He contributed to the operational planning for [[2010 Commonwealth Games]], and was in charge of Spectator Services at the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/sports-news/cwg-oc-unveils-spectator-service-plan-430470|title=CWG OC unveils spectator service plan 7 September 2010|last=|first=|date=|website=NDTV|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>

* M.Sc in Defence Studies [[University of Madras|Madras University]] (1985)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.amu.ac.in/empcv/10055071.pdf|title=Department of West Asian Studies Faculty Member|last=|first=|date=|website=Aligarh Muslim University|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>  

* Ph.D. in international relations from [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU) New Delhi (Degree Conferred 2011)<ref name=":0" />  

* Faculty Indian Military Academy Dehradun (1981-1983)<ref name=":0" />  

* Faculty Defence Staff College Wellington (1999-2000)<ref name=":0" />  

Since 2013, he has been Professor in the Department of West Asian Studies, Aligarh Muslim University; where he is instrumental in establishing new Faculty of International Studies and was the Founder Chairperson Departments of Foreign Languages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amu.ac.in/about3.jsp?did=9585|title=AMU News 20 April 2013|last=|first=|date=|website=Aligarh Muslim University|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref> He is a Visiting Faculty to Foreign Services Institute Delhi, Management Development Institute Gurgaon, Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) Delhi, Punjab University Chandigarh is a resource person for Foreign Services Institute Delhi, UGC HRD Centers of leading Central Universities. He was instrumental in the introduced new course- 'Art & Practice-Leadership' and 'CSR' IN LBSIM, besides facilitated starting M Phil in Strategic Studies at Punjab University.

The students' union pursued the restoration of the AMU's minority character. AMU was established for the educational development of the Muslims of India and its essential character was enshrined in the Parliamentary Act of 1920 and the AMU Amendment Act of 1981 but the Allahabad High Court has ruled that AMU is not a minority institution. In April 2016, the Indian government advised the court it would not appeal the decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amu.ac.in/about3.jsp?did=9597|title=AMU News 15 April 2013|last=|first=|date=|website=Aligarh Muslim University|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/amu-row-centre-to-withdraw-upas-appeal-push-for-non-minority-status/1/634704.html|title=Aligarh Muslim University Row ... 4 April 2016|last=|first=|date=|website=India Today|publisher=|access-date=13 August 2016}}</ref>

In Jan 2016 Dwivedi's position was Professor and Chairperson, Faculty of International Studies and he was also appointed Coordinator of the Academic Programmes to be introduced in the Department of Strategic and Security Studies.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.amu.ac.in/newdata/depttmom/4810.pdf|title=Office Memo 21 January 2016|last=|first=|date=|website=Office of the Registrar (Administration Section) Aligarh Muslim University|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

Dwivedi has written on military history, [[geostrategy]], international relations and leadership in professional journals and national dailies. Additionally, he has contributed over fifty shorts pieces in the leading natural dailies, based on his personal experience.<ref name=":0" />

* ''War in Vietnam 1945-54'' (1991)

* ''Korea - the Limited War'' (1989)

* ''1962 Views from the other side of the Hill'' - co-author<ref>Dwivedi, GG (September 07, 2015). 1962 Views from the other side of the Hill. New Delhi: Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. {{ISBN|978-93-84464-76-9}}.</ref>

* ''Limited Wars - Arab Israeli Conflict'' (under publication)

* ''Battle for supremacy<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100404/spectrum/main4.htm|title=Battle for supremacy 4 April 2010|last=|first=|date=|website=Spectrum|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>''  

* ''Nothing is ever lasting<ref name="tribuneindia.com1">{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20140715/edit.htm|title=Nothing is ever lasting 15 July 2014|last=|first=|date=|website=The Tribune|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>''   

* ''Go in for caliberated response,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130812/edit.htm#6|title=Go in for Calibrated Responses 12 August 2013|last=|first=|date=|website=The Tribune|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>''  

* ''Having car-free roads on Sundays<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/musings/having-car-free-roads-on-sundays/29177.html|title=Having car free roads on Sundays 13 Jan 2015|last=|first=|date=|website=The Tribune|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>''  

* ''Two shades of autumn<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141112/edit.htm|title=Two shades of autumn 12 November 2014|last=|first=|date=|website=The Tribune|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>''  

* ''Passing on<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2011/20110705/edit.htm|title=Passing on 5 July 2011|last=|first=|date=|website=The Tribune|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>''  

* ''The Prez who wanted to be a billionaire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/musings/the-prez-who-wanted-to-be-a-billionaire/114602.html|title=The Prez who wanted to be ... 3 August 2015|last=|first=|date=|website=The Tribune|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>''

* ''Checkmating the Dragon's Growing Influence -'' republished by WikiLeaks''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wikileaks.org/gifiles/docs/25/2582793_china-asia-pacific-indian-article-discusses-china-s-foreign.html|title=China/Asia Pacific - Indian ... Publ 11 August 2011; released 17 October 2012|last=|first=|date=|website=WikiLeaks|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>''

He presented a [[keynote]] conference address on ''Utilizing Military Veterans to add value to developmental initiatives in Rural and Semi-Urban Areas'' on 6 May 2014 at Observer Research Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.orfonline.org/research/need-to-utilize-services-of-ex-servicesmen-better-arunachal-governor/|title=Event Reports|last=|first=|date=|website=Observer Research Foundation|publisher=|access-date=9 August 2016}}</ref>

He has delivered lectures at [[Boston University]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://myamu.in/news/amu-professor-delivers-lecture-boston-university-usa?page=7|title=AMU Professor Delivers Lecture At Boston University, USA|last=|first=|date=|website=My AMU|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref> and presented a paper at ''International Journal of Arts & Sciences'' (IJAS) held at [[Harvard Medical School]] in May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ijas2015boston.sched.org/gg_dwivedi.1tqji9d5#.Vjn0FL-PXK9|title=G.G. Dwivedi Conf Schedule 26-30 May 2015|last=|first=|date=|website=International Journal of Arts & Sciences (IJAS) annual conference|publisher=|access-date=10 August 2016}}</ref>