IIRF is part of a global network of scholars, professionals and veterans based in India and abroad.
Indus International Research Foundation is a New Delhi based organisation with its overseas centre at USA . It is part of a global network of scholars, professionals and veterans based in India and abroad. The Foundation focuses primarily on international relations, Indian heritage, political economy and security studies. Led by experts with decades of international and domestic policy experience, IIRF India engages with governments, policymakers, academics, students, industries, practitioners, and civil society to provide insightful and fresh analysis of global trends and India’s challenging role as an emerging world leader. Foundation also runs special programs for veterans.
IIRF in its panel has an array of high profile personalities from civil and defence services, academics as patrons and advisors who give direction to the research effort of the organisation. Research and publication being its main activity, IIRF maintains a very high editorial standards for the material published at its site. Sponsoring research projects, organising interviews, panel discussions, debates, seminars, publication of books, journals and reports constitute its core activity.
Uniqueness of IIRF lies in the fact that it seeks solution to national and international problems through the prisms of Indian ethos, philosophy and civilisational wisdom. If mankind is to survive as a civil society, there is no alternative other than to share the resources of the universe for the benefit of all. In an age when nations are turning inwards putting their interests above others, we feel that Indian civilisation, philosophy and traditions have much to offer to the world. Therefore, we are a global think tank of professionals from varied fields, come together to promote scientific temper in generating new and innovative ideas using the traditional Indian wisdom to analyse global trends in the areas of international affairs, economics, trade, science & technology, security, history, art ,culture, management, environment, health etc to seek and share global solutions.
Foundation also endeavours to prepare India in facing the challenges of the 21st century as an economic and knowledge power to contribute its bit to the common good of humanity.
We believe in the Indian wisdom contained in Vedas that says –
“Nature is the sole owner of all the treasure in the Universe and there is enough for everyone.”
– Ishopnishad