Deccan Center

Advancing South India’s Global Agenda

The Iran war intensifies India's strategic challenge : Article by <i>T.S. Tirumurti</i>

The Iran war intensifies India's strategic challenge : Article by T.S. Tirumurti

The ongoing war will have a much greater impact on India than it had anticipated, forcing New Delhi to navigate complex regional dynamics

Book Review by <i>Balasubramanian C</i><br>
Great Power Games: From Western Decline to Eastern Ascent by <i>Vikram Sood</i>

Book Review by Balasubramanian C
Great Power Games: From Western Decline to Eastern Ascent by Vikram Sood

Deccan Region Today

13-03-2026 / Friday

Andhra Pradesh govt invites Capgemini to set up IT development centre in Vizag

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh invited tech giant Capgemini to set up an IT development centre and a Global Capability Centre in Visakhapatnam...

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Sinosphere Daily

13-03-2026 / Friday

Beijing Codifies Assimilation Push Through New National Unity Law

China has adopted a law promoting “national unity” that expands Mandarin-language education and strengthens oversight of ethnic minority communities. Approved by the National People’s Congress, the legislation requires early Mandarin instruction...

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Podcasts

Deccan Centre: New Openings with China and what it means for India

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35.07 Mins

Deccan Centre: Special Address by His Excellency Edgar Pang Tze Chiang, CG Singapore, Chennai

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8.35 Mins

Deccan Centre : Keynote Address by Ambassador Dr. Mohan Kumar, IFS (Retd.)

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38.41 Mins

Deccan Centre: Inaugural Address by Dr. Palanivel Thiaga Rajan

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15.19 Mins

Why South India Matters - A conversation with economist Arvind Subramanian

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44.22 Mins

Introducing Deccan Centre for International Relations

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About Us

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Deccan Centre for International Relations – Strengthening South India’s global engagement.

About the Centre

The Deccan Centre for International Relations (Deccan Centre) is an independent think tank. It is the ninth centre under Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR) and the only one dedicated exclusively to the study of international relations, relating to, inter alia, geopolitics, technology and business.

Based in Chennai city, Deccan Centre focusses on international relations of five South Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana, and three Union Territories – Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, and Puducherry.

Regional Focus

Andhra Pradesh • Karnataka • Kerala • Tamil Nadu • Telangana • Andaman & Nicobar • Lakshadweep • Puducherry

Purpose and Vision

By focusing on the unique strengths of southern India, Deccan Centre will enhance international engagement of India's five South Indian States and three Union Territories under the broader rubric of India’s foreign policy.

It will identify opportunities across geopolitics, security, technology (including digital), business, trade, diaspora, environment, maritime and other areas of mutual interest.

The Centre aims to build a strong platform highlighting South India’s role and voice in global discussions, strengthening policy and partnership dialogues across regions and themes.

Geopolitics

Strategic, security and development priorities impacting South India.

Technology

Emerging & disruptive tech, digital transformation, AI and biotechnology.

Business

Connecting South India’s business ecosystem with global markets & partners.

What We Do

Deccan Centre collaborates with institutions and organisations, undertakes joint projects, publishes policy briefs and research papers, produces podcasts and supports partnerships between stakeholders in India and abroad.