Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
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| Formation | November 11, 1965 |
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| Type | Public Policy Think Tank |
| Headquarters | 1, Development Enclave, Rao Tularam Marg, New Delhi 110010 |
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Director General
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Jayant Prasad |
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Staff
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70 |
| Website | IDSA.in |
Coordinates: 28°34′16″N 77°08′59″E / 28.5712°N 77.1496°E
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi, is an Indian think tank for advanced research in international relations, especially strategic and security issues, and also trains civilian and military officers of the Government of India. It is a non-partisan and autonomous body. It deals with objective research and policy relating to all aspects of defense and security. Its primary goal is creation and distribution of defence and security-related knowledge, thereby promoting both national and international security.
IDSA has been called by media as one of India's most influential think-tanks, but is seen only as an extension of the Ministry of Defence.
IDSA was established on 11 November 1965 as a registered society. IDSA is funded by the Indian Ministry of Defence but does not formally answer to it. The Institute influences the policies of India a; for example; the Indian Parliament's Standing Committee on Defence frequently calls on Institute experts.
IDSA is governed by an Executive Council, whose members are distinguished personalities from various walks of life and which is headed by a President. The Council is supported by Committees covering different aspects of the Institute's work. Executive Council Committees include: Appointments Committee, Programme Committee, Finance Committee, Membership Committee, and Core Committee for the New Campus. Members of the Council are elected for two-year terms at the Annual General Body meeting.
The President is by convention, an ex-officio position, held by the incumbent Defence Minister. The current President is Manohar Parrikar.
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