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The Council for Strategic and Defense Research (CSDR) is an independent, New Delhi-based think tank providing strategic analysis and policy recommendations to governments, businesses, and institutions. We address critical global challenges through rigorous research and a deep understanding of regional dynamics.
CSDR integrates global perspectives with practical experience, ensuring our partners receive innovative and context-specific solutions.
Our expertise spans foreign policy, geopolitical risk, connectivity and geoeconomics, defense and aerospace, military strategy, strategic technologies, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, climate change, energy security, and technology policy. We specialize in the Indian subcontinent, Eurasia, and the Indo-Pacific region.
OUR STORY AND PURPOSE
CSDR was founded on the belief that rigorous, independent analysis is essential for navigating the complexities of the 21st-century global landscape. Recognizing the need for a deeper understanding of the evolving geopolitical dynamics—particularly within the Indian subcontinent, Eurasia, and the Indo-Pacific—CSDR was established to bridge the gap between academic research and practical policy-making.
We are committed to fostering informed dialogue and providing objective insights that go beyond partisan perspectives. Our approach has evolved to include not only traditional security concerns but also the interrelated challenges of climate change, technological disruption, and economic interdependence.
CSDR’s team of researchers and practitioners offers diverse perspectives along with a shared commitment to delivering impactful analysis that supports a more secure, stable, and prosperous future. We continuously adapt our research agenda to tackle the most urgent issues confronting our partners and the world.
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WHY WE EXIST
At CSDR, we are driven by our passion for critical thinking and rational analysis. By understanding the underlying forces that shape our world, we help our partners anticipate change and develop strategies that enable them to thrive in an ever-changing environment.
Our core values of independent research, informed advocacy, and inclusive dialogue guide everything we do. We are committed to delivering in-depth, non-partisan analysis that cuts through the noise and gives our partners the insights they need to make informed decisions. We are dedicated to fostering open and honest communication between stakeholders from all sectors, building bridges and fostering collaboration that drives real change.
With a team of highly competent researchers and practitioners and a focus on the Indian subcontinent, Eurasia, and the Indo-Pacific, CSDR is uniquely positioned to help its partners navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century. Our interventions drive real change in the thoughts and actions of our audiences. Effecting such change is what drives us forward.