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Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies

Regional Research Centre

Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies

About the Centre

The Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies is dedicated to research on one of the world's most significant geopolitical regions. The Centre examines the strategic, economic, maritime, and diplomatic developments shaping the Indo-Pacific while analysing regional security architectures, connectivity initiatives, maritime governance, and the evolving balance of power among regional and extra-regional actors. The Centre seeks to provide policy-relevant research that supports India's vision for a free, open, inclusive, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

Areas Covered

The Centre conducts research through its Pacific Islands and Indo-Pacific Strategy Desks. Its work includes maritime security, regional connectivity, strategic competition, naval cooperation, economic partnerships, regional organisations, island diplomacy, blue economy, climate security, supply chains, and India's Indo-Pacific strategy and engagement with regional partners.

Centre Leadership

Ms. Poomika

Ms. Poomika

Director, Centre for Indo-Pacific Studies