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The Center for Peace & Conflict Studies (CPCS) was established to provide clarity in a region defined by complexity. We are an independent, non-partisan institution dedicated to the rigorous analysis of South Asian security dynamics, with a specific lens on the intersection of great power competition and internal stability.
Our work bridges the gap between raw intelligence and actionable policy. We believe that sustainable peace is only possible when the strategic realities of the subcontinent—from nuclear deterrence to insurgency—are understood with precision, historical context, and unwavering objectivity.
Navigating the complexities of South Asian security requires more than just observation. It demands rigorous, data-driven analysis and forward-looking strategy. We exist to provide policymakers and stakeholders with the actionable intelligence needed to decode insurgencies, manage escalation, and foster sustainable regional stability.
We analyze the subcontinent's complex security architecture, bridging the gap between local insurgent dynamics and macro-level geopolitical shifts in the Indian Ocean Region.
In an era of information warfare, we provide non-partisan intelligence. Our research is grounded in empirical data and historical context, ensuring policy recommendations are actionable and evidence-based.
Beyond state-centric defense, we examine the drivers of radicalization and displacement. We map the socio-economic fallout of conflict to understand the root causes of instability.
Stability requires engagement. We facilitate discreet, high-level dialogues between conflicting stakeholders to de-escalate tensions and formulate sustainable peace frameworks.
A legacy of documenting the truth.
Founded in Addis Ababa with a single fax machine. A group of sociologists and journalists united to cover underreported South Asian conflicts.
Operations expanded to London and New York. Launch of the "War Journalist Lab" to train reporters in safety protocols and ethics.
The Chronicle digital platform launches, utilizing satellite imagery and OSINT to reach 2 million+ monthly readers.
Partnering with major NGOs to dictate humanitarian aid policy. The CPCS becomes a primary source for governmental bodies.
Over two decades of experience advising international bodies on conflict resolution, nuclear deterrence, and strategic defense frameworks.
Award-winning former war correspondent bridging the critical gap between raw field reporting and high-level policy analysis.
Specializes in algorithmic intelligence, utilizing satellite data and OSINT to map insurgency movements and non-state actors.
Directs track-two diplomatic initiatives, focusing on cross-border civilian engagement and post-conflict socio-economic recovery.
Drives the institute's digital distribution, ensuring actionable intelligence reaches global policymakers securely and rapidly.
Facilitates ground-level NGO partnerships, coordinating discreet dialogues between conflicting regional factions.