Geopolitics and International Security

The Geopolitics and International Security Program studies and actively shapes the evolution of India’s global trajectory. It explores India’s diplomatic and security relations with Great Powers, regions, and international multilateral institutions.

The Geopolitics and International Security Program at CSDR is dedicated to examining and informing India’s strategic positioning in the global arena. Through rigorous research and evidence-based analysis, our team of experts provides actionable insights that contribute to India’s foreign policy discourse and decision-making processes. 

Our research portfolio focuses on critical areas including India-China relations, evolving security dynamics in the Himalayas and South Asia, and the implications of great power competition for India’s strategic interests. We produce policy briefs, research papers, and convene high-level dialogues that bring together government officials, military strategists, and academic experts. 

In today’s complex geopolitical landscape characterized by shifting multilateral arrangements and strategic uncertainty, our program serves as a vital bridge between scholarly research and practical policymaking. We are committed to advancing India’s capacity to navigate global challenges while helping shape international norms and institutions that reflect India’s emerging role as a key global stakeholder.

Projects

Blind Spot

Publications

No fire & brimstone: Delhi pushes back against making BRICS a geopolitical bloc

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Why it’s getting harder to end wars

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The middle-power question that New Delhi faces today

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India must stand on its own feet as great powers tango

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Don’t mistake the noise around BRICS for impact

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Xi can seek a broader India reset at BRICS Summit. Border will determine what comes next

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Mecca pact: Interests primary, not alliances

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Grand Strategy: The bigness trap of India’s strategic community

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey defence pact: Its text, subtext for India

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Events

IDEAS INSPIRING CHANGE, GLOBAL IMPACT

Our programs encompass an array of critical topics, including climate security, emerging technologies, gender-sensitive foreign policy, non-traditional security, artificial intelligence, Defense and security, Geopolitics, Regionalism, Internet and society, among others.