Council for Strategic and Defense Research

CSDR is a new-age think tank and consultancy committed to producing meaningful change. It is based in New Delhi and was founded in 2020. It offers various services including independent analysis, policy advice, and consulting solutions. It aims to support governments, businesses, and institutions navigate complex challenges and seize new opportunities. CSDR’s expertise covers foreign policy, geopolitical risk, connectivity and geoeconomics, defence and aerospace, military strategy, strategic technologies, conflict resolution, peacebuilding, climate change, energy security, and tech policy. It specialises in the Indian subcontinent, Eurasia, and the Indo-Pacific.