IDDF Research Foundation

The International Dialogue and Diplomacy Foundation (IDDF), IDDF Research Foundation is a New Delhi-based Section 8 Registered organization dedicated to fostering dialogue, research, and collaboration in global relations, strategic and defense, international trade, security, and transnational culture and diaspora. Established with the vision of enhancing understanding and cooperation among diverse stakeholders, IDDF Research Foundation is committed to engaging with academia, think tanks, diplomacy, industry, civil society, and big tech. Its goals are: 1. Partnering Dialogue: Promote open and constructive dialogue among scholars, diplomats, policymakers, and industry experts. 2. Support Young Leaders and Scholars: Provide targeted training and mentorship to emerging scholars and professionals. 3. Conduct Research: Engage in research-centric exchanges that explore key issues in international relations. 4. Facilitate Collaboration: Build partnerships with think tanks and policy-making institutions worldwide to conduct collaborative research and dialogue. Under the auspices of IDDF, the Centre for India and West Asia Dialogue (CIWAD) has emerged as a space for exchanging ideas on West Asia’s complex geopolitics, conflicts, security, culture, art, and diplomacy. At CIWAD, it conducts in-depth studies on geopolitical, economic, and cultural dynamics, policy dialogues, training workshops, and forums that bring together regional experts and practitioners.