Strategic and International Affairs

  In the field of strategic and international affairs, think tanks play a vital role in shaping public policy and decision-making. One such prominent think tank in Delhi is the Delhi Policy Group (DPG). Founded in 1994 by a group of Indian intellectuals and policy experts, the DPG has established itself as a leading institution for research, analysis, and advocacy on a range of national and international issues. Shaping Public Policy Through Research and Analysis Before we delve into the specifics of the Delhi Policy Group, it is important to understand what a think tank is. A think tank is a non-profit organization that conducts research, analysis, and advocacy on public policy issues. Think tanks employ subject matter experts and academics to produce research and analysis, which is then used to influence policy-makers, the media, and the public. DPG's Contribution to India's Foreign Policy and Global Relations At the Delhi Policy Group, the primary focus is on stra...

  India’s Strategic Posture: The Role of Delhi Policy Group in Enhancing India’s Security through Strategic Partnerships India’s strategic posture plays a crucial role in shaping its security and foreign policy. In recent years, India has been focusing on enhancing its strategic partnerships with countries across the world to secure its interests and promote regional stability. The Delhi Policy Group (DPG), a non-profit think tank, has been working towards enhancing India’s strategic posture through research, analysis, and advocacy. Forging Stronger Bonds: The Role of India's Strategic Partnerships in Enhancing India's Security and Regional Stability India’s strategic partnerships with countries across the world have been instrumental in enhancing its security and promoting regional stability. India’s strategic partnerships with the United States, Japan, Australia, and other countries in the Indo-Pacific region have been particularly significant in shaping India’s strate...

  India’s geography, with a long coastline of over 7,500 km and extensive maritime interests, makes it vulnerable to a range of maritime security threats. India’s maritime security challenges include piracy, terrorism, smuggling, illegal fishing, and threats to offshore installations. In recent years, China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region and its increasing presence in the Indian Ocean have added to India’s maritime challenges . In this context, the Delhi Policy Group (DPG) has been working towards enhancing India’s maritime security through research, analysis, and advocacy. Sailing Through India's Maritime Security Challenges: A Comprehensive Approach to Ensuring Maritime Safety and Security   India’s maritime security challenges have been compounded by several factors. The country’s dependence on seaborne trade and energy supplies, its long coastline, and strategic location in the Indian Ocean have made it vulnerable to maritime terrorism, piracy, and...

  India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world and has emerged as a major player on the global stage. However, the country faces several challenges that have significant implications for its foreign and security policy. This article will examine India's continental challenges and its foreign and security policy in the context of India's role in the region and the world.   India's Continental Obstacles One of the key challenges that India faces is maintaining good relations with its neighbors . India has borders with seven countries, and many of these relationships are strained. India's relationships with Pakistan and China are particularly challenging, and both countries have historically pursued policies that are detrimental to India's interests.   Another challenge that India faces is its internal security situation . India has been plagued by insurgency and terrorism for many years, and this has had a negative impact on the country's ...

The appointment of India's first National Maritime Security Coordinator (NMSC) demonstrates the country's commitment to addressing India’s security challenges and India’s Maritime Challenges . It implements a long-standing recommendation made by the Group of Ministers (GoM) in 2000 to establish an apex body for maritime affairs management. 1 The NMSC, which reports to the National Security Advisor (NSA), will help to streamline maritime governance and enable the maritime sector's development. The Mumbai serial blasts (1993) and Mumbai terror attacks (2008), which claimed over 250 and 175 lives, respectively, occurred due to India's maritime security and India’s martime challenges. More recently, on January 12, 2018, approximately 243 people left India on a fishing boat from Munambam harbour in Kerala in an illegal migration case. By noon, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) had launched an intensive search operation involving ships, hovercraft, and aircraft. Despite its Coas...

Reasons behind such widespread partnerships: With its fast-growing rates, strategic locations, a widespread network of foreign and diplomatic policies, and large diversity in its citizen, India has gained friendly partnerships with several countries in the developing world. The Ministry of External Affairs is the government agency for the conduct of foreign relations and partnerships. India’s contribution towards its partners: India's Strategic Partnerships are considered closest with countries like UAE, Russia, Israel, Afghanistan, France, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the United States. Different platforms on which India shares a bond with these countries include military operations, counter-terrorism, and space technology. While Russia is the largest supplier of military equipment to India in the present times, Israel is all set to overtake Russia anytime soon in the future. Israel and India have collaborated in the fields of counter-terrorism and space technology. India's ...

  DEPARTMENT AND CONTROL: Delhi Policy Group is an independent and non-profit think tank. It has formulated various India's foreign and security policies to achieve the following targets: - India’s steps taken to strengthen its strategic borders The political security and India Connectivity challenges and policies across the Indo-Pacific India’s strategic partnerships advance India’s rise. Delhi Policy Group has various strategists, who make these policies to deal with the western pressures. There are various geo-political issues like strategic posture, strategic partnership, regional security challenges and regional security architecture. DPG is working on all such challenges.   ORGANISING SUMMITS AND MEETINGS: The Delhi Policy Group is working on global partnerships and strategies. To achieve this goal, it organises various summits and meeting through the faculty of well-researched strategists. The major task of the think tank is to make pacts between various c...