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 light of upcoming strategic inflection points, particularly the upcoming EU-India Summit.
Enhancing Australia-India Underwater Domain Awareness Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

This joint project with the University of Western Australia Defence and Security Institute (UWA DSI) aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Australia and India in maritime domain awareness (MDA) capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically focusing on Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA).
Republic of Korea Chair

The India-ROK relationship has evolved significantly, marked by their 2023 Special Strategic Partnership anniversary. While historically limited, shared concerns about China and Indo-Pacific dynamics have strengthened ties. This project aims to enhance understanding and cooperation between the nations through research and policy engagement.
Republic of Korea-India-US Cooperation in Shipbuilding

The project explores the potential for trilateral cooperation between the Republic of Korea, India, and the United States in the shipbuilding sector, focusing on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities.
India-Canada Research Initiative

The India-Canada Research Initiative at CSDR is a pioneering project aimed at enhancing bilateral relations between India and Canada.
Advancing Meaningful Participation of Women in UN Peace Operations

The project aims to research the impact of caring responsibilities on the representation of women in armed forces and police services of Troop and Police Contributing Countries (T/PCCs) and in UN peace operations. CSDR, as the India consultant, will identify best practices and factors that impact the meaningful participation of Indian peacekeepers with caring responsibilities in peace operations, working in collaboration with the Centre for UN Peacekeeping.