We Are the Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC)
Advancing regional cooperation, strategic thinking, and people-powered policy across the Indo-Pacific.
About the Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC)
Who We Are
The Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that advances strategic dialogue, regional cooperation, and policy innovation across the Indo-Pacific. Established in 2022, IPSC is committed to advancing a sovereign, resilient, and inclusive Indo-Pacific through interdisciplinary research, leadership development, and diplomatic engagement.
What We Do
- Convene Track 1.5 and Track 2 dialogues with policymakers, diplomats, scholars, and emerging leaders
- Publish high-impact briefs, commentaries, and regional policy insights
- Initiate and lead the IPSC Emerging Leaders Forum — a flagship capacity-building program for young professionals
- Facilitate thematic working groups on climate, technology, multilateralism, and governance
Our Reach
IPSC operates through an active and expanding network of over 40 fellows, interns, and regional collaborators across the Indo-Pacific and globally. We work across time zones and institutions to generate research and dialogues that reflect the real priorities of Indo-Pacific communities. We maintain active collaborations with universities, policy institutes, and regional experts.
Why IPSC Matters
In a region marked by power shifts, contested norms, and environmental urgency, IPSC provides a trusted platform to reimagine regional futures. We focus on sovereignty without domination, innovation without exploitation, and cooperation without dependency.
Our Network
IPSC is powered by a dynamic network of over 40 fellows, interns, and non-resident scholars across the Indo-Pacific and globally.This diverse team spans across the Indo-Pacific, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Fiji, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, and the Pacific Islands — and extends to the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Sweden, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, and beyond.
Our programs are built in collaboration with emerging researchers, policy advisors, and youth leaders who reflect the diversity and complexity of the Indo-Pacific itself.
What We Stand For
Sovereignty Without Domination
We support sovereign decision-making and regional autonomy—rejecting the logic of dependency and great power imposition.
Innovation With Purpose
We believe technology, governance, and diplomacy must serve public good, ethical leadership, and long-term sustainability.
Cooperation Over Competition
We promote inclusive regional frameworks that prioritize shared resilience over zero-sum politics or fragmented alliances.
Youth and Regional Voice
We amplify the next generation of Indo-Pacific leaders, especially those from historically marginalized or underrepresented regions.
IPSC is a catalyst for ideas that challenge old paradigms and offer new pathways forward.
The Team
The Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) is an independent, non-partisan think tank that fosters strategic dialogue, regional cooperation, and policy innovation across the Indo-Pacific. Established in 2022, IPSC is committed to advancing a sovereign, resilient, and inclusive Indo-Pacific through interdisciplinary research, leadership development, and diplomatic engagement.
Dr. Hugh Tuckfield
Founder & Executive Director
Political theorist and regional strategist.
Dr K Mansi
Deputy Director
Specialist in Indo-Pacific, international relations.
Capt JB Park
Non-Resident Fellow
Course co-ordinator
Why the Indo-Pacific Matters
The Indo-Pacific is not just a geopolitical construct — it is a dynamic region of more than half the world’s population, rich in diversity, innovation, and strategic potential.
From rising powers and contested waters to youth-led innovation and multilateral dialogue, this region will define the 21st century. IPSC is committed to shaping that future — as a network, as a think tank, and as a collaborative platform for impact.
Join the Conversation
We invite researchers, practitioners, students, and institutions to collaborate with IPSC — through our fellowships, policy labs, internships, and regional partnerships.
Whether you’re leading an initiative, building your career, or advancing policy dialogue, we’d love to hear from you.
Have a collaboration idea or question?
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