In collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs, the Department of Defence and National Security Studies, Panjab University @OfficialPU, Chandigarh, organised a two-day seminar on “Mapping India’s Foreign Policy in the Emerging Geopolitical Dynamics” on 19 and 20 February 2026. Dr. Teshu Singh @T18singh, Research Fellow, ICWA, addressed the inaugural session. In her remarks, she spoke about India’s Foreign Policy and the AI Impact Summit. She stated that the National Seminar is taking place at a very opportune time, as India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16 to 20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The summit is a diplomatic success as it highlights India’s role in AI geopolitics. She highlighted, amid the ongoing geopolitical churn, India’s foreign Policy has become more pragmatic than ever.

ICWA Recap 2025! In 2025, in an effort to contribute to an #Indian narrative of international developments, ICWA Research Faculty monitored and evaluated developments across the globe with renewed vigour. ICWA published 184 papers in 2025, including 26 Special Reports. These tracked and assessed developments in the neighborhood, Central #Asia, the Gulf, South East Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, the #Americas and #Africa. Thematic focus included India & Multilateralism, India, and Regional Organizations, Migration & Mobility, Technology & International Relations, Global Commons, Combating Terrorism & Organized Crime. 📽️ Watch the recap 👇 #Geopolitics #India #GlobalAffairs #ThinkTank @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy @indiandiplomats @diaspora_india @DrSanje84792486 @chintamani36 @nivedita_ray @banerjee_stuti @PragyaP07 @AtharZafar1 @Punitgaur @Amansetu1 @SablokAvni @GirisankerNair @keshavvermair @T18singh @t_langel @AnweshaGosh @dhrubajyoti2006 @subodhcbharti @PIB_India

RT @ICWA_NewDelhi: #ICWA held a Panel Discussion on “An Assessment of the Chinese Economy” on 11th December 2025 at 1530 hrs IST at #SapruH…

#ICWA Special Publication titled "Tremors of Geo-Political Churn in South Asia: A Sapru House Assessment" by Dr. Anwesha Ghosh @AnweshaGosh, Research Fellow; Dr. Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjee @dhrubajyoti2006, Senior Research Fellow; Dr. Subodh C. Bharati @subodhcbharti, Research Associate; Dr. Sripathi Narayanan @_sripathi, Research Fellow; Dr. Pragya Pandey @PragyaP07, Research Fellow; Dr. Samatha Mallempati @SamathaMallemp1, Research Fellow; and Dr. Teshu Singh @T18singh, Research Fellow, offers a comprehensive assessment of the rapidly evolving political, economic and strategic landscape across South Asia. The publication brings together eleven papers that examine the region’s shifting dynamics—from the political transitions in Nepal and Bangladesh, the security challenges in Afghanistan and Myanmar, and the strategic recalibrations in Maldives and Sri Lanka, to the broader implications of great-power rivalry in the Indian Ocean and Tibet. The special publication also highlights cross-cutting themes such as border management, internal political stability, maritime security, and regional connectivity, offering deeper insight into how these factors interact to shape the neighbourhood. It situates these developments within the long historical arc of the subcontinent while underscoring their relevance for India’s neighbourhood policy and the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Together, the publication present a cohesive, multi-dimensional understanding of a region undergoing deep transformation and highlight India’s central role in advancing stability and shared prosperity. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4ifB2cT

In collaboration with the Indian Council of World Affairs (#ICWA), a two-day International Conference on “Rethinking India’s Engagement with Southeast Asia” was organised by the Department of Political Science, Tetso College @TetsoCollege, Nagaland from 6-7 November 2025. Dr. Teshu Singh @T18singh, Research Fellow, ICWA, addressed the inaugural session. She also chaired the technical session on “Tensions and Shifting Strategies”. She discussed the changing geopolitics of the region. She emphasised the significance of the Indo-Pacific and India’s vision for it. She also elaborated on China's rise as a dominant issue in the region. China’s economic and strategic influence continues to expand in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans, thereby establishing a new balance of power across the vast region.

Bihar Pavilion wins 1st prize at India International Trade Fair held in Pragati Maidan,New Delhi from 14-27 Nov.The pavilion was aesthetically curated with sustainable materials.Huge footfalls & brisk business too!Congratulations to team @IndustriesBihar @mishranitish @IPRDBihar

In collaboration with #ICWA, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha organized the Twelfth Biennial International Conference on the theme "History, Culture and Commerce in the Indo-Pacific World: Past and Present" from 23-24 October 2024 along with the Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies and Indian Council for Social Science Research @icssr. Dr. Teshu Singh @T18singh, RF, ICWA represented the Council at the Conference and made presentation on India's Indo-Pacific vision and current geopolitics and geo-economics in the region.

Watch video on #ICWAIssueBrief titled “The Evolving Security Situation around the Taiwan Strait” by Dr. Teshu Singh @T18singh, Research Fellow, ICWA. Click 👉 bit.ly/3QsQ0zq

Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, DG, ICWA led an ICWA delegation to Seoul, Republic of Korea for a bilateral dialogue with Korea National Diplomatic Academy @mofa_knda on 19 March 2024. The #KNDA delegation was led by Dr. Park Cheol Hee, Chancellor, KNDA. Discussions were held on regional strategic architecture in the #IndoPacific and ways to further improve strategic trust between Korea and #India. KNDA is ICWA's MoU Partner.

The Second Republic of Korea-India 2 2 Policy Dialogue was held in Seoul, South Korea on 20 March 2024 with the participation of #ICWA and #RIS on the Indian side and #KNDA and #KIEP on the South Korean side. The theme of the Policy Dialogue was "#ROK and #India: Partners of Strategic Trust in the #IndoPacific". ICWA delegation was led by Ambassador Vijay Thakur Singh, DG, ICWA. and RIS delegation was led by Dr. @seshadrichari, Member, Governing body and Governing Council, @RIS_NewDelhi. @mofa_knda delegation was led by Dr Park Cheol Hee, Chancellor, KNDA and KIEP delegation was led by Dr Lee Siwok, President, KIEP. Ambassador of India to ROK Amit Kumar @KumarAmitMEA also participated in the Dialogue. Discussions were held on ROK-India perspectives on a changing strategic landscape in the Indo-Pacific, ways to strengthen ROK-India’s strategic and security trust in the Indo-Pacific and the rise of the #GlobalSouth and ROK-India development partnership.

#China is facing tremendous challenges due to its shrinking #population. It is affecting the Chinese #economy & society. This #ICWAViewPoint aims to examine the declining demographic dividend & its implications on the #geopolitics of China. Click👉bit.ly/44ZdMYx to read. #ICWAViewPoint by @GIR_Aditya, RI, ICWA

Watch video on #ICWAIssueBrief about "#China’s Foray into the #Arctic" by Dr. Teshu Singh @T18singh, RF, ICWA. Click- bit.ly/3NNGJQk

“#IndoPacific” has become an integral part of #global geopolitics. It refers to the #maritime space between the #IndianOcean region & the western #Pacific region. #China’s rise & its increasing political & economic aspirations are challenging the established powers in the region & beyond. Read more in the latest #SapruHouse Paper by Dr @T18singh, RF, ICWA. Click 👉bit.ly/3m1IOyp

Watch video to know #ICWAViewPoint on "Veracity of #Chinese Overseas Police Stations" by Dr @T18singh Read👉bit.ly/3BQfteN

Around 14 Governments have reportedly, launched investigations into the #Chinese Overseas Police Stations & the #Dutch & #Irish Governments have ordered China to close their facilities. Read more in #ICWAViewPoint by Dr @T18singh Click 👉bit.ly/3BQfteN

.@MEAIndia:🇮🇳🇺🇸 mil exercise has nothing to do 1993, 1996 agreements with 🇨🇳 but the Chinese side needs to reflect & think its own breach of these agreements. India conducts exercises with whomsoever it chooses, it doesn’t given a veto to a third country”

8th #ICWA #CPIFA Dialogue Sess 1-'#Global & Regional Dev: Views from🇮🇳🇨🇳'chaired by Amb @surie_nalin,@DPG_ORG; fmr Amb to🇨🇳 Spkrs: Amb @GBambawale,@ssis_tweets; fmr Amb to🇨🇳&🇧🇹& Amb Wei Wei, fmr Amb to🇮🇳,🇸🇬&🇧🇳 Discussants: @JayadevaRanade;Dr Hu Shisheng; Dr @T18singh &Dr Liu Qing

Delivered the keynote address at a conference of Center for Contemporary China Studies (CCCS) on “China’s Foreign Policy and International Relations in the New Era”. Made following points:

New piece in @ForeignAffairs this morning on Xi Jinping's Global Security Initiative, & why I think it's likely to be a significant shift (over time) in Chinese foreign policy: foreignaffairs.com/china/xi-…

ICWA organised #SapruHouse Paper Discussion on "🇨🇳 & #IndoPacific:Issues & Concerns" by Dr @T18singh chaired by Prof @Sri_Kondapalli. Dr @nivedita_ray delivered opening remarks. Cmde Gopal Suri, Centre for Contemporary🇨🇳Studies& Dr Prashant Kumar Singh,@IDSAIndia were discussants