Indo-Pacific Studies Programme

The Indo-Pacific Studies Programme looks at the geopolitical events and actors across the Indo-Pacific and India’s role in the region.

About the Programme

The Indo-Pacific region is rapidly emerging as the geopolitical and geoeconomic center of the world for two reasons: the region’s intrinsic strengths vis-a-vis population size, GDP growth rate, trading and military spending, as well as the changing status quo in the region, shaped by the US-China contestation.

In this regard, the research work of the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme focuses on fields of significant importance to the region, such as China Studies, Quad Studies, and Diplomacy & Security Studies.

Our work on Defining Dependence-Induced Vulnerabilities in Asymmetric Trade Interdependence lays out a framework for defining Dependency, Vulnerability, and Strategic and Critical Vulnerabilities.

Our Areas of Focus

China Studies

This initiative aims to understand Chinese domestic and foreign policies, sources of, and opportunities keeping in mind Indian national interests, and recommend actionable measures for Indian policymakers.

China's Global Security Initiative

Quad Studies

This initiative aims to study the domestic, bilateral and multilateral engagements among the Quad countries - US, India, Japan, and Australia, and recommend actionable measures for Indian policymakers.

Quad Hub

Diplomacy and Security

This initiative studies the evolving policies of different actors across the Indo-Pacific. The aim is to recommend pathways for India to strengthen its relationships with like-minded partners, particularly in its immediate geographical neighborhood.

China-Taiwan Saga