The Indo-Pacific region is rapidly emerging as the geopolitical and geoeconomic centre 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 Geostrategy Programme focuses on fields of significant importance to the region, such as China Studies, Quad Studies, and Diplomacy & Security Studies.
| FOCUS AREAS | China Studies · Quad Studies · Diplomacy and Security |
| NEWSLETTER | Eye on China · Tracking People's Daily · DC Dossier |
| COURSES | China's Defence in the New Era |
A framework to define and assess concepts surrounding dependence, vulnerability, strategic vulnerability and critical vulnerability arising out of asymmetric trade interdependence.
Read the paper →This initiative aims to understand Chinese domestic and foreign policies, sources of friction, and opportunities keeping in mind Indian national interests, and recommend actionable measures for Indian policymakers.
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.
Explore →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.
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