From Policy to Production: Evaluating India’s Semiconductor Mission

This roundtable explored India’s semiconductor ambitions amid the global ‘Chip Wars.’ It assessed ISM’s early progress, key challenges like infrastructure and talent gaps, and strategies for deeper global integration. The discussion emphasized policy shifts, partnerships, and capacity-building to position India as a competitive force in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
The 2021 India-Pakistan Ceasefire and the Road Ahead

This report analyzes the 2021 India-Pakistan ceasefire that has successfully endured for four years, providing crucial relief to border communities. The study examines differing national interpretations and concludes that sustaining this rare diplomatic success depends on addressing cross-border terrorism and maintaining political commitment from both sides.
Powering India’s Nuclear Sector: SMRs, Reforms & Private Sector Push

This report examines India’s strategic pivot toward nuclear energy through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and landmark private sector reforms. The report investigates critical amendments to long-standing nuclear regulations that could unleash unprecedented investment in clean energy infrastructure. Through extensive research, it evaluates how these changes align with India’s Viksit Bharat vision while navigating proliferation concerns, liability frameworks, and public sentiment. With India targeting a tenfold increase in nuclear capacity by 2047, this timely assessment explores how regulatory evolution, international partnerships, and technological innovation could transform the nation’s energy landscape while creating a model for developing economies worldwide.
Building a Resilient Australia-India Defence Relationship: Options for the Next Decade
Preventing Escalation at Sea: Towards an India-Pakistan Naval Agreement

This report analyzes the pressing need for an agreement between the Indian and Pakistani navies to prevent unintended escalation at sea, particularly given their increasing modernization and nuclear capabilities.
Modernizing India-Pakistan Nuclear and Conventional CBM: A Strategic Imperative

This report examines the critical need to modernize confidence-building measures (CBMs) between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan due to escalating tensions and evolving security challenges. It highlights the limitations of existing nuclear and conventional CBMs, the breakdown in dialogue since 2012, and recent dangerous incidents.