India-Canada Research Inititiave

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.

South Asian Futures Fellowship Programme

The South Asian Futures Fellowship supports 15 ECRs from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Bhutan to explore NTS issues in South Asia, offering residencies, publications, and expert workshops.

Ocean of Churn: Synergising Values 

This project explores Indo-Pacific values via research and 60+ expert interviews across ten countries, aiming to influence regional conduct with a values charter grounded in local insights and international norms, covering topics from maritime security to human rights.

Indo-Pacific Circle (IPC)

IPC aims to foster an inclusive Indo-Pacific discourse through a platform for scholars and articles. It features the bi-annual Indo-Pacific Review journal with notable editors and editions on key themes. The platform encourages indigenous knowledge and positive regionalism.