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Why South India Matters - A conversation with economist Arvind Subramanian
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Introducing Deccan Centre for International Relations
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About Us
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.
Strategic, security and development priorities impacting South India.
Emerging & disruptive tech, digital transformation, AI and biotechnology.
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.
- Policy briefs & research papers
- Joint projects and collaborations
- Podcasts & thought leadership
- Business and academic engagement
Balasubramanian Chandrashekar
Senior Advisor
Mehak Gautam
Research Officer
Sairakshit Raghupathy
Research Officer
