Mandate
The Department of Policy Innovation and Global Dialogue serves as the nerve center for high-level policy analysis, foresight, and international engagement within the think tank. It connects research from thematic departments (peace, water, ocean, climate, community empowerment) to regional and global policy platforms, ensuring that knowledge is translated into actionable strategies for peace, sustainability, and resilience.
In particular, the department emphasizes Indo-Pacific policy frameworks, positioning the think tank as a trusted voice in shaping dialogues across security, environment, and development.
Strategic Focus Areas
1. Indo-Pacific Peace and Security Frameworks
- Provide analysis on evolving geopolitical and security architectures in the Indo-Pacific, with implications for ocean governance, maritime security, and climate resilience.
- Engage with regional frameworks including Quad, ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), IORA, and BIMSTEC.
- Advance Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogues to bridge state actors, academics, and civil society on non-traditional security threats.
2. Policy Innovation for Sustainable Development
- Integrate Blue Economy and Green Transition policies into Indo-Pacific cooperation agendas.
- Highlight linkages between climate security, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable growth.
- Support evidence-based policy pilots on renewable energy, resilience financing, and inclusive growth models in coastal states.
3. Global Framework Alignment
1. Position Indo-Pacific states to contribute meaningfully to global agendas:
- UNFCCC / Paris Agreement & NDCs (climate action).
- UN Ocean Decade (2021–2030) (ocean science and governance).
- BBNJ Treaty (biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction).
- SDGs (especially SDG 14 on Oceans, SDG 13 on Climate Action, SDG 16 on Peace and Strong Institutions).
2. Provide policy roadmaps for countries to align domestic strategies with these global commitments.
4. Indo-Pacific Connectivity and Resilience
- Analyze infrastructure, trade, and digital connectivity initiatives (e.g., Belt and Road Initiative, Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, Japan-ASEAN connectivity frameworks).
- Assess their impacts on peace, equity, and environmental sustainability.
- Promote resilient, inclusive, and climate-proof connectivity strategies for the Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean subregions.
5. Dialogues for Equity and Justice
- Convene Indo-Pacific dialogues on equity, justice, and solidarity in climate action and ocean governance.
- Amplify the voices of small island developing states (SIDS), least developed countries (LDCs), and coastal communities.
- Build coalitions for Blue Justice, Climate Justice, and Ocean Equity in regional forums.
Core Activities
Policy Research & Strategic Papers
- Annual Indo-Pacific Peace and Policy Outlook Report.
- Policy briefs on climate–security linkages, maritime disputes, and resilience financing.
- Comparative analyses of Indo-Pacific strategies (AOIP, Quad, IPEF, BRI).
High-Level Dialogues & Forums
- Host Indo-Pacific Peace and Policy Dialogue Series connecting policymakers, diplomats, and academics.
- Co-convene side-events at UNFCCC COPs, UN Ocean Decade conferences, and Indian Ocean Rim dialogues.
Capacity Building
- Fellowships for young Indo-Pacific leaders in peace, climate, and ocean governance.
- Training programs on policy foresight, diplomacy, and international negotiation skills.
Innovation Labs
- Establish Policy Innovation Labs for testing ideas on resilience financing, blue economy governance, and migration policy.
- Use scenario-based foresight exercises to anticipate emerging regional challenges.
Expected Impact
The think tank emerges as a go-to source for cross-cutting policy recommendations in the region.
Indo-Pacific voices are integrated into global forums and UN processes.
Policy dialogues reduce mistrust and foster cooperation on non-traditional security issues.
Evidence-based pilots demonstrate scalable models for resilience and cooperation.
A cadre of Indo-Pacific policy leaders trained to carry forward peace and sustainability agendas.
Flagship Initiatives (Illustrative)
- Indo-Pacific Peace and Policy Annual Forum – high-level platform linking policy, research, and community voices.
- Blue Justice & Climate Resilience Policy Lab – incubating new ideas for coastal and island states.
- Indo-Pacific Policy Leaders Fellowship – nurturing youth leaders in peace, diplomacy, and sustainability.
- Connectivity Futures Observatory – assessing the peace and sustainability impacts of Indo-Pacific connectivity projects.
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