Beyond the Perception Gap: India, ASEAN, and the Next Decade of the Act East Policy

The roundtable will discuss Amb. Gurjit Singh’s The Durian Flavour and its insights into India-ASEAN relations a decade into the Act East Policy. It will examine ASEAN Centrality, persistent perception gaps, regional geopolitical shifts, and opportunities for deeper cooperation in connectivity, supply chains, digital infrastructure, and sustainable development.
From Chips to Ships: Assessing the Modi–Lee Summit and the Road Ahead

This roundtable will discuss the significance of President Lee Jae Myung’s 2026 visit to India and its implications for the India-South Korea partnership. It will examine cooperation in trade, shipbuilding, technology, energy, and defence, assess persistent structural challenges, and explore how both countries can translate summit commitments into sustained strategic outcomes.
Workshop III: Enhancing Australia-India Underwater Domain Awareness Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Building on the previous two Australia–India UDA workshops, the Third Workshop in Australia will focus on undersea search and rescue, deep-sea awareness, and industry challenges in operationalising emerging technologies. The programme will also feature a table-top exercise under the project’s first Expert Exchange, supported by DFAT under SATPI.
Op Sindoor First Anniversary Assessment: Maritime Reckoning and Future Imperatives

Operation Sindoor transformed India’s military doctrine and showcased the Indian Navy’s significant maritime strength.
VANTAGE | The Hormuz Test | May 2026

VANTAGE is CSDR’s periodic publication that examines active conflicts in real time, asks what they mean for the international order, and captures authoritative Indian perspectives on the consequences that matter most: global stability, regional balances of power, energy and trade, and India’s own strategic choices.
A priority for India–Australia cooperation: underwater domain awareness