Regional Prosperity in South Asia

This policy brief is an outcome of the efforts of a working group of experts, convened by the Chao Track India – to contribute well-researched commentaries regarding a gamut of issues that make up the economic connectivity conundrum in South Asia.

Countering ISIS-inspired Radicalization in India

This report investigates the dynamics of IS-led radicalization in India (with a special focus on Kerala), evaluate the state and central government’s response, and identifies best practices in deradicalization as a counter-terrorism strategy.

Assessing Indicators for the Possible Revival of the Khalistan Movement In India

This report undertakes an assessment of the present state of the Khalistan movement in India. It outlines the state’s response strategies for the Khalistan movement and the possible implications that recent developments might have for India’s bilateral relationships. The analysis in the paper is based on a field trip carried out in January 2023.

Brazil & India: A Defense Partnership for 21st Century Challenges

This report presents an exhaustive overview of the Indian defense ecosystem covering all aspects important for a foreign defense company interested in selling, investing and co-producing to and in India. Prepared for stakeholders in Brazil, it also looks at the capabilities and frameworks in the Brazilian defense ecosystem. The report makes some pointed recommendations for foreign defense companies interested in the opportunity that a burgeoning Indian defense ecosystem provides.

Story of Manipur: A Partitioned State

This report is based on a field trip to Manipur in October 2023. It presents a first-hand understanding of the situation on the ground and scopes out the potential for a non-governmental peace process in the state.

Indian Aerospace, Defense and Space Market from Investment Perspective

“In the context of the changes brought about by geopolitics, national
security, technological change, and the changing character of war, this report makes the case that investment in India’s A&D companies is indeed viable and, more importantly, necessary to make India’s defense establishment more effective and self-reliant.
Therefore, this report identifies trends in A&D technologies that will shape the future needs of the Indian defense market to help an Investment Fund make well-informed investment decisions. “