IDSA is a non-partisan, autonomous, registered, society, funded by the Indian Ministry of Defence. Established in New Delhi on November 11, 1965, IDSA is dedicated to objective and policy relevant studies on all aspects of defence and security. Over the years, it has emerged as the nation’s premier think thank on strategic affairs. Overview IDSA: Premier Think Tank on Strategic Affairs

Conducting policy oriented research on strategic issues of national and international security Dissemination of research findings Training and capacity building Public education Building a strategic community Objectives

Guiding Principles Integrity and Honesty Commitment Professionalism Pursuit of excellence Teamwork Innovation and Creativity

IDSA is governed by an Executive Council comprising distinguished personalities, elected for a period of two years, by the general body. The Council is headed by a president and supported by committees covering different aspects of the Institute's work. Stake Holders Government Parliament Strategic Community Media General Public Governance

IDSA Organogram IDSA President (Defence Minister of India ) Director General Deputy Director General Research Scholars Executive Council

Research Centres South Asia: Analyses unfolding developments in each South Asian country East Asia: Focuses on China, Japan, Korea, Asia Pacific and Korean peninsula Military Affairs: Monitors India's national security and armed forces North America: Analyses domestic and foreign policies of the United States Internal Security: Studies insurgency, terrorism threats to India from militant outfits Europe and Eurasia: Focuses on key strategic importance of Europe, Eurasian region West Asia: Covers countries of the region undergoing rapid political transformation Strategic Technologies: Focuses on strategic technologies issues impacting security Non-Traditional Security: Focuses on security challenges, not considered mainstream Nuclear and Arms Control: Conducts advance research on strategic nuclear issues Southeast Asia and Oceania: Focuses on ASEAN states, East Timor, Oceania Defence Economics & Industry: Analyses economic aspects of India's defence Africa, Latin America, Caribbean & UN: Monitors Africa and Indian Ocean Region

Outreach Programs International Conferences National Conferences Special/Eminent Persons’ Lectures Bilateral Dialogues with leading think tanks of the world Round Table Discussions Special Interactions Book Discussion Forums Special projects

Visiting Fellowships Program A residential fellowship program that invites scholars working on subjects relevant to the field of international relations and area studies, or relevant themes that have a bearing on national, regional or international security. The program runs on two tracks: International Visiting Fellows program (for scholars in India and abroad) Asia and Africa Visiting Fellows program (excluding India)

Publications Books Taskforce Reports Journals  Strategic Analysis (Bi monthly)  Journal of Defence Studies (Quarterly)  Strategic Digest (Monthly) CBW Magazine News Digest Issue Briefs Occasional Papers & Monographs Policy Briefs

Training Programs IDSA provides annual training programmes to civilian and military officers of the Government of India. Lectures by experts from IDSA and from outside form the core of these programmes.

Internship Program The IDSA Internship Program is for young students who have completed a first degree in any discipline relevant to the work of IDSA. Internships ideally last for a period of not less than six months and can be extended to a year on mutual agreement.

Policy Research IDSA research has played a pertinent role in feeding into public debates and government policies. The Institute has been a front runner in many policy debates, including: Nuclear Issues Higher Defence Management National Security India-US Nuclear Deal Water Security Cyber Security Tibet and India's Security Intelligence Reforms in India

IDSA Flagship Events The Asian Security Conference The Asian Security Conference (ASC) is a major calendar event of the Institute, organised in early spring each year. An important forum for debating issues relating to Asian Security, the ASC provides an opportunity for policy makers, scholars and security analysts, both from India and abroad, to share their views on the security challenges facing the continent. IDSA has organised 15 Asian Security Conferences since IDSA Flagship Events The Asian Security Conference The Asian Security Conference (ASC) is a major calendar event of the Institute, organised in early spring each year. An important forum for debating issues relating to Asian Security, the ASC provides an opportunity for policy makers, scholars and security analysts, both from India and abroad, to share their views on the security challenges facing the continent. IDSA has organised 15 Asian Security Conferences since 1999.

The South Asia Conference The yearly conference is an endeavour to bring together experts from all south Asian countries and discuss with them issues of contemporary relevance in an increasingly interdependent South Asia. The conferences engage policy makers, scholars and grassroots activists to dialogue on key concerns with the objective to achieve sustainable peace and security. IDSA has organised seven South Asia Conferences.

Prominent Speakers at IDSA Prime Minister of India Vice Presidents of India Former Presidents Foreign Ministers (Indian and visiting) Defence Ministers (Indian and visiting) National Security Advisors Ambassadors to India Diplomats (Indian, visiting) Defence Chiefs

International Partnerships IDSA has signed a total of 42 MoUs with various think tanks around the world, including USA, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Russia, Norway, Taiwan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Israel, Iran, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bahrain etc.

New Initiatives Geopolitical Scenarios Defence Management Indigenous Strategic Thought Pakistan Project Nuclear Security India Africa Strategic Dialogue Energy and Water Security Cyber Security

Library IDSA Library offers specialist information and library service in the field of Defence Studies and International Relations to its members and the wider Defence community. These include access to the following: Bibliographic Service New Arrivals Current Journal Contents Database of Journal Articles Reference Service Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) OPAC workstations Digital Library

IDSA Website The IDSA website offers in depth insight into the working of the Institute with a user friendly interface. It uses social media tools and is a storehouse for information on India’s foreign policy and security. Geographical Information System (GIS) IDSA has a Geo-Spatial Database to maintain information and customized maps related to natural, political, economic, social & cultural aspects of countries around the world, especially South Asia. The institute has a database of around 1150 customized maps.

Impact According to the ‘Global Go-to Think Rank Report and Policy Advice’ study published by the University of Pennsylvania, IDSA is ranked 11th amongst top 45 think tanks in China, India, Japan and the Republic of Korea, 16th amongst best government affiliated Think Tanks and 23rd amongst best policy study/report produced. IDSA is 54th amongst top 100 think tanks worldwide (Non-US) and 105 amongst top 150 think tanks worldwide (US and Non-US).

Indicators Performance indicators (IDSA Annual Report ) Research association formed with counterpart institutions, universities and individuals 600,57,972 hits on website in , a monthly average of 50,04,831 hits 47,000 text downloaded from journal Strategic Analysis 2287 text downloaded from Journal of Defence Studies Over 146 academic papers from Strategic Analysis abstracted by IPSA since 2008

Future Aspirations Understanding India’s geo-political scenario Enhancing Strategic Community Engaging in dialogue with strategic community Generating policy options for enhancing national and international security Providing policy input for the country’s security policies Contributing to management of country’s security apparatus

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