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Research & Policy Analysis

Our Centres of Study

The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies is home to multiple specialized centres dedicated to in-depth research, policy analysis, and strategic dialogue on key global and regional issues.

Each centre has a specific focus area where students, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners study and develop significant and relevant topics in that field.

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Africa · Development · Security

Centre for Africa Studies

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Americas · US Policy

Centre for American Studies

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ASEAN · Southeast Asia

Centre for ASEAN Studies

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BRI · China · Pakistan

Centre for BRI and China Studies

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Central Asia · Eurasia

Centre for Central Asia and Eurasian Studies

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Europe · EU · Diplomacy

Centre for European Studies

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Leadership · Capacity Building

IPDS Leadership Center

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SCO · Regional Cooperation

Center for SCO Studies

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Women · Peace · Leadership

Centre for Women, Peace and Leadership

IPDS Scholars Network

Scholars and practitioners: work with our centres

Each centre draws on a global network of scholars, diplomats and policy practitioners, whom it invites to speak at dialogues and forums, write and review for IPDS, mentor fellows and join research projects. Choose up to three centres closest to your work. Membership is free, by review, and carries no obligation.

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Interested in Research Collaboration?

Our centres welcome collaboration with scholars, institutions and policymakers. Scholars and practitioners can join the IPDS Scholars Network; institutions, please get in touch.

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