Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies

KIIPS is holding a panel discussion in collaboration with RIS that will focus on implications of current political developments in the US on Quad, IPEF and other aspects of India's relationship with the US. on April 10, 2024 at 15:00 hrs at RIS, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

KIIPS is organizing a panel discussion on 'Usefulness of Theories in Understanding Contemporary International Affairs' on March 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM IST. Please register through the following link to receive the meeting link and confirm your presence: forms.gle/us1nqtRm211gL8…

Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies is organizing a Distinguished Lecture on 'Why does West Asia Matter?' on March 21, 2026 at 6 PM IST. Please register through the following link to receive the meeting link and confirm your presence: forms.gle/SLiPgb3EubvY2E…

Kalinga Institute of Indo-Pacific Studies is organizing a panel discussion on 'Flashpoints in the Indo-Pacific' on March 14, 2026 at 6 PM IST. Please register through the following link to receive the meeting link and confirm your presence: forms.gle/hetgkEKemZy5LQ…

KIIPS hosted an online discussion on “Maritime Security Trends in the Indo-Pacific.” Chaired by Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra, with insights from Dr. Vivek Mishra (Observer Research Foundation) and Commodore Anil Jai Singh (Retd.) (National Maritime Foundation). #MaritimeSecurity

KIIPS is organizing a panel discussion on Maritime Security Trends in Indo-Pacific on March 8, 2026 at 6 PM IST. Please register through the following link to receive the meeting link and confirm your presence: forms.gle/jTbSYWiwcBNmgb… Thank you!

KIIPS organised the launch of From Dominance to Diffusion: American Maritime Strategy in the Indian Ocean at IIC, New Delhi on February 23, 2026. A rich discussion on maritime security & Indo-Pacific geopolitics followed. #IndoPacific #MaritimeStrategy

KIIPS invites you to the launch of "From Dominance to Diffusion: American Maritime Strategy in the Indian Ocean" by Dr. Vivek Mishra. 📍Seminar Hall 3, India International Centre, New Delhi, 23 February 2026 @ 2:00 PM Kindly DM us on LinkedIn to request your invite.

KIIPS is organizing a Distinguished Lecture on "Japan's Emerging Indo-Pacific Strategy: Direction and Challenges" on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6 PM IST. Please register through the following link to confirm your presence and receive the meeting link: lnkd.in/gfsbVMxf

While others race toward autonomous weapons, Japan is slowing the tempo. Human-in-the-loop. Risk-tiered AI systems. Global norm-setting through the G7. KIIPS Intern Uki Chowdhury writes, Tokyo isn’t just adopting military AI, it’s shaping its rules. Read: kiips.in/details/cautio…

KIIPS invites you to a Distinguished Lecture on "Elements of Academic Writing and Critical Thinking" on February 14, 2026 at 6 PM IST. Please register through the following link to confirm your presence and receive the meeting link: forms.gle/68xkV8YXWReoHz…

Narco-terrorism is reshaping Indo-Pacific security. KIIPS Intern Puloma Pal writes: from the Golden Triangle to the Arabian Sea, drug networks are financing insurgencies, exploiting maritime routes, and weakening state authority. Read: kiips.in/details/the-na…

KIIPS Intern Tani Thilakaratne unpacks how U.S. tariffs and tech restrictions accelerated China’s economic diversification and strengthened its regional influence in the Indo-Pacific, reshaping the region into a multipolar economic order. Read: kiips.in/details/the-in…

India enters Exercise Talisman Sabre for the first time, and the message goes far beyond military training. A clear signal in an evolving Indo-Pacific order. Read KIIPS Intern Annie Pruthi's commentary: kiips.in/details/indias… #TalismanSabre #IndoPacific #Security

Scam centres in Southeast Asia are more than cybercrime hubs, they’re a growing regional security threat. From human trafficking to governance failures, KIIPS Intern Tierra Monique Sydnor unpacks the deeper implications for regional stability. Read: kiips.in/details/region…

Grey zone warfare is redefining conflict in the Indo-Pacific. From maritime militias to strategic ambiguity, KIIPS Intern Sumit Kumar explores China’s tactics and the US-led response to rising tensions at sea. Read: kiips.in/details/grey-z…

Climate change is reshaping security in the Indo-Pacific, amplifying risks, displacement, and geopolitical stress. Read KIIPS Intern Niranjana R's commentary on our website: kiips.in/details/warmin…

Nuclear modernisation is redefining deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. KIIPS Intern Tisha Porel examines how evolving arsenals, second-strike capabilities, and rising tensions among regional powers are reshaping strategic stability. Read more: kiips.in/details/from-d…

How is BrahMos shaping India’s defence diplomacy in Southeast Asia? KIIPS Intern Ameya Satam analyzes India’s growing strategic influence through defence exports, maritime security cooperation, and Indo-Pacific partnerships. Read more on our website: kiips.in/details/brahmo…

Nepal’s Gen Z transformed a digital ban into a political turning point-reshaping leadership, protest, and power. Read KIIPS Intern Sayantan Banerjee's commentary on our website: kiips.in/details/discor…

📢 KIIPS February-May 2026 Internship applications are now open! Apply via the link below or scan the QR code. 🗓 Deadline: 20 Jan 🔗 forms.gle/3ELGFi1vbNRqzc…