Rules-Based International Order: India’s Contemporary Indo-Pacific Maritime Enigma

India faces a difficult maritime challenge as the rules-based international order becomes less predictable. New Delhi is building closer ties with Indo-Pacific middle powers to protect shipping routes, energy security […]
Shifting dynamics of power projection in the Indian ocean region

The Indian Ocean is seeing growing naval activity from China, Pakistan and major global powers. The analysis examines what these shifts mean for India’s maritime security, energy routes and naval […]
Is the consensus around Indo-Pacific changing? The divergence has been long time coming

India is being written out of core contingencies – Taiwan and the South China Sea.
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.