Indo-Pacific Studies Center · About IPSC
Independent intelligence and strategic insight for the Indo-Pacific.
IPSC is an Australian geopolitical-risk research and advisory organisation. We help governments, institutions and decision-makers understand strategic change across the Indo-Pacific and its implications.
Established
2022
Based in
Australia
Approach
Independent and non-partisan
Network
Global advisory and fellow network
Who we are
Research depth with practical strategic application.
IPSC examines the political, economic, security and technological forces reshaping the Indo-Pacific.
Our work ranges from strategic competition and Taiwan Strait risk to economic coercion, maritime security, critical minerals, sanctions and technology competition. We focus on what is changing, why it matters and what decision-makers should watch next.
IPSC is not aligned with a political party, government or ideological constituency. Our analysis distinguishes evidence, uncertainty and analytical judgement.
Expert network and leadership
Regional expertise across disciplines and institutions.
IPSC draws on senior advisers, fellows, researchers and practitioners working across diplomacy, defence, economics, law, technology, maritime security and public policy.
Global Advisory Board
Senior strategic counsel supporting institutional direction, research priorities and international engagement.
View BoardDistinguished & Senior Fellows
Recognised specialists contributing to research, strategic dialogue, policy analysis and professional education.
View FellowsNon-Resident Fellows
Scholars, analysts and practitioners extending IPSC’s regional reach and thematic expertise.
Explore NetworkLeadership & Team
IPSC is led by Founder and Executive Director Dr Hugh Tuckfield and supported by its executive and operational team.
Meet the TeamFounder and Executive Director: Dr Hugh Tuckfield is a geopolitical-risk specialist, researcher, lawyer and policy educator whose work spans government consulting, academia, strategic research and organisational strategy.
What we do
Four connected capabilities.
Research, intelligence, advisory and education are integrated around a common objective: helping organisations understand strategic change and its consequences.
01 · INTELLIGENCE
Strategic intelligence
Monitoring strategic pressure, escalation conditions, emerging risks and decision-relevant indicators.
View Strategic Dynamics02 · RESEARCH
Research and policy analysis
Specialist analysis of political, economic, legal, security and technological change across the region.
Explore Research03 · ADVISORY
Geopolitical-risk advisory
Briefings, assessments, scenarios and exposure analysis for organisations operating in the Indo-Pacific.
Arrange a Briefing04 · EDUCATION
Executive education
Applied learning in geopolitical risk, strategy, economic security and strategic decision-making.
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