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An independent, nonpartisan think tank based in New Delhi. We deliver strategic insights and policy options to address critical global challenges. Our work informs decision-makers in government, business, and institutions worldwide.
Insights
Operation Sindoor & India’s New Doctrine of Deterrence: Strategic Lessons from the 2025 India-Pakistan Crisis
Operation Sindoor marks a strategic inflection point in India’s military history, representing the most significant escalation in India-Pakistan relations since the Kargil conflict in 1999.
India’s Drone Imperative: Securing Air Superiority Against China and Pakistan by 2030
India faces a critical 2030 deadline to achieve drone superiority
Silent Deterrents: India’s Undersea Gamble Amid China’s Indo-Pacific Surge
India’s nuclear submarine program aims to counter China’s Indo-Pacific expansion but faces significant challenges.
Projects
India-Europe Relations: Advancing Policy Alignment
This project, in cooperation with Heinrich Böll Stiftung India, explores the evolving contours of the India-Europe partnership in
Enhancing Australia-India Underwater Domain Awareness Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
This joint project with the University of Western Australia Defence and Security Institute
Republic of Korea Chair
The India-ROK relationship has evolved significantly, marked by their 2023 Special Strategic Partnership anniversary. While historically limited, shared
New Delhi, India
Technology and Economic Security in the Indo-Pacific: A Trilateral Outlook for India, Japan, and South Korea
BLIND SPOT
MDL’s Acquistion of Colombo Dockyard amid Transitioning India-Sri Lanka Ties
MDL acquired 51% stake in debt-ridden Colombo Dockyard for $52.96 million, marking India's strategic port investment in Sri Lanka. The acquisition reflects shifting India-Sri Lanka ties toward investment-based partnership, addresses China's dominance in Colombo's port sector, and provides India crucial foothold in Indian Ocean maritime operations.
FIND OUT MORE >MDL’s Acquistion of Colombo Dockyard amid Transitioning India-Sri Lanka Ties
MDL acquired 51% stake in debt-ridden Colombo Dockyard for $52.96 million, marking India's strategic port investment in Sri Lanka. The acquisition reflects shifting India-Sri Lanka ties toward investment-based partnership, addresses China's dominance in Colombo's port sector, and provides India crucial foothold in Indian Ocean maritime operations.
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U.S. Studies
This Program comprehensively analyses US domestic and foreign policy dynamics and their global implications. It offers valuable insights and actionable policy
Climate Security and Diplomacy
The Climate Security and Diplomacy Program champions inclusive climate diplomacy and security, driving policy and advocacy in South
Inclusive Foreign and Security Policy
The program advocates for gender-inclusive approaches in foreign policy and security, aiming to integrate diverse perspectives for
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With a team of highly competent researchers and practitioners and a focus on the Indian subcontinent, Eurasia, and the Indo-Pacific, we are uniquely positioned to help you navigate the complex challenges of this century.