IPSC Expands Global Network with New Distinguished Fellows, Global Associates, and Forthcoming Advisory Board

Jun2025—Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC)

The Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) is proud to announce a major expansion of its expert network and institutional structure, marking a transformative phase in its development as a globally engaged, regionally grounded policy think tank.

In 2025, IPSC has significantly strengthened its capacity to shape critical debates on Indo-Pacific futures by expanding its global fellowships, launching a new Research Associate program, and preparing to introduce its inaugural Advisory Board of eminent persons.

🔹 Six Distinguished Fellows Appointed

IPSC has appointed six Distinguished Fellows who bring senior-level expertise in international relations, maritime security, diplomacy, and Indo-Pacific strategic affairs. These thought leaders will contribute to IPSC’s strategic dialogues, research programs, and flagship publications:

• Dr. Jagannath Panda (Sweden) – Head, SCSA-IPA at ISDP; expert on India-China-Europe relations and Indo-Pacific multilateralism

• Dr. Kumari Mansi (Taiwan/India) – Taiwan MoFA Fellow and scholar of political science and international education

• Captain Sarabjeet Singh Parmar (Retd) (India) – Maritime strategist and former Indian Navy officer; expert in lawfare and regional doctrine

• Dr. Brendon J. Cannon (UAE) – Security studies scholar focused on shifting regional power and arms dynamics in the Indo-Pacific

• Dr. Stephen Nagy (Japan) – Renowned expert on middle power diplomacy and US-China strategic competition

• Dr. Dattesh D. Parulekar (India) – Foreign policy scholar and regional strategist based at Goa University

🔹 Fellowship Network Grows to 54+

The IPSC now hosts a global network of over 54 Non-Resident Fellows from across South and Southeast Asia, the Pacific, East Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Fellows contribute to the IPSC’s research hubs, commentary series, conferences, and cross-regional collaborations, representing a diverse range of disciplines and policy areas.

🔹 Regional Research Associates to Be Announced

To further enhance its analytical capabilities, IPSC will soon appoint over 30 Regional Research Associates. This emerging cohort of early-career scholars and policy analysts will work alongside IPSC Fellows to support thematic research on Indo-Pacific security, governance, climate, trade, and development. They will contribute directly to IPSC platforms, including the State of the Indo-Pacific series and the Indo-Pacific Contours commentary line.

🔹 Forthcoming Advisory Board of Eminent Persons

IPSC will soon unveil its Advisory Board of Eminent Persons—a strategic leadership body composed of accomplished voices from diplomacy, academia, and civil society. The Advisory Board will provide high-level guidance to IPSC’s mission and help anchor its institutional credibility as an independent, future-oriented Indo-Pacific research center.

“This expansion reflects IPSC’s commitment to building a diverse, future-oriented network that draws on the Indo-Pacific’s best minds—from early-career scholars to senior experts. We are creating a new model for regional strategy collaboration.”
— Dr. Hugh Tuckfield, Founder and Executive Director, IPSC

For more information about IPSC’s fellowships, research platforms, and upcoming initiatives:
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IPSC Appoints Six Inaugural Distinguished Fellows to Advance Indo-Pacific Strategic Thought

June 2025 — Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC)

The Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) is honoured to announce the appointment of six Distinguished Fellows as part of its mission to promote independent, forward-thinking scholarship and high-impact policy engagement across the Indo-Pacific region.

These appointments recognize the outstanding achievements of leading academics, strategists, and practitioners whose work has shaped regional discourse on international relations, strategic affairs, maritime security, and Indo-Pacific diplomacy. As Distinguished Fellows, they will play an active role in advancing IPSC’s research priorities, public engagements, and multilateral dialogues in 2025 and beyond.

“This cohort of Distinguished Fellows reflects the intellectual depth, regional reach, and strategic vision that IPSC seeks to champion across the Indo-Pacific. We are proud to welcome them as trusted collaborators and thought leaders.”
— Dr. Hugh Tuckfield, Founder and Executive Director, IPSC

🔹 IPSC Distinguished Fellows 2025

• Dr. Jagannath Panda
  Head, Stockholm Centre for South Asian and Indo-Pacific Affairs, ISDP (Sweden)
  A leading scholar on Indo-Pacific strategy and India’s foreign policy, Dr. Panda also holds research affiliations in Japan, Australia, and Europe. His prolific contributions span security cooperation, maritime connectivity, and multilateralism in the Indo-Pacific.

• Dr. Kumari Mansi
  MoFA Taiwan Fellow, National Chengchi University (Taiwan); Assistant Professor, Amity University (India)
  With dual expertise in political science and French studies, Dr. Mansi is a dynamic educator and researcher. Her work bridges cross-cultural diplomacy, international education, and regional strategic dialogue.

• Captain Sarabjeet Singh Parmar (Retd)
  Distinguished Fellow, United Service Institution of India (India)
  A retired naval officer and maritime strategist, Captain Parmar brings deep operational and doctrinal expertise to IPSC’s work on Indo-Pacific maritime security, naval lawfare, and strategic policy.

• Dr. Brendon J. Cannon
  Assistant Professor of International Security, Khalifa University (UAE)
  A political scientist and regional security scholar, Dr. Cannon’s research addresses shifting power dynamics, arms industries, and cross-regional strategy. He is co-editor of the acclaimed volume Indo-Pacific Strategies: Navigating Geopolitics at the Dawn of a New Age.

• Dr. Stephen Nagy
  Professor of Politics and International Studies, International Christian University (Japan)
  An authority on great power competition and middle-power diplomacy, Dr. Nagy holds fellowships across Canada, Japan, and East Asia. He leads Indo-Pacific dialogues through YCAPS and is widely published in strategic affairs.

• Dr. Dattesh D. Parulekar
  Senior Assistant Professor of International Relations, Goa University (India)
  A scholar of Indian foreign policy, maritime strategy, and geopolitical affairs, Dr. Parulekar brings valuable academic and practitioner insight, with global experience spanning Asia, Europe, and Latin America.

The Distinguished Fellows will contribute to IPSC’s flagship initiatives, including the State of the Indo-Pacific Conference 2025, the Strategic Futures in the Indo-Pacific publication series, and ongoing policy dialogues convened under IPSC’s regional research platforms.

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IPSC and O.P. Jindal Global University Sign Strategic MoU

The Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) and O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), India’s top-ranked private university, formalized a Memorandum of Understanding on 26 March 2025 to advance Indo-Pacific-focused academic and policy collaboration.

• Structured internship and mentorship opportunities for JGU students

• Visiting Faculty engagements by IPSC fellows and experts

• Joint research, co-publication of policy briefs and academic papers

• Collaborative design of certificate courses and training programs

“This MoU with JGU reflects our shared commitment to cultivating the next generation of Indo-Pacific scholars and policy leaders. We are proud to partner with an institution that aligns with our regional and global vision.”
— Dr. Hugh Tuckfield, Founder and Executive Director, IPSC

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Indo-Pacific Studies Center and Korea University’s Global AI Security Center, Asiatic Research Institute, Forge Strategic Partnership

It all beginsThe Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) is pleased to announce a new institutional partnership with the Global AI Security Center, Asiatic Research Institute (ARI) of Korea University, one of East Asia’s leading centers for scholarly research and policy dialogue on regional affairs.

• Joint research on Indo-Pacific maritime security, blue economy, and climate resilience

• High-level Track 1.5 dialogues on Australia–Korea relations

• Academic exchanges, workshops, and policy seminars

• Regional foresight initiatives supporting a cooperative Indo-Pacific order

“Our collaboration with the Global AI Security Center, Asiatic Research Institute at Korea University reflects IPSC’s commitment to building a strong and interconnected Indo-Pacific.”
— Dr. Hugh Tuckfield, Founder and Executive Director, IPSC

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Call for Papers: Strategic Futures in the Indo-Pacific Series, Volume 1 (2026)

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you The Indo-Pacific Studies Center (IPSC) invites paper submissions for the inaugural volume of its flagship series, Strategic Futures in the Indo-Pacific. This new annual publication aims to spotlight bold, original, and policy-relevant ideas that envision alternative strategic trajectories for the Indo-Pacific region.

• Volume 1 Theme: “Sovereignty and Strategy Beyond Hegemony”

• We welcome contributions from scholars, practitioners, and analysts across government, academia, think tanks, and civil society

• Submissions may address geopolitics, climate and energy, trade, multilateralism, security cooperation, digital futures, and regional governance

• All selected papers will be peer-reviewed and published in an open-access volume launching in early 2026

“This series aims to redefine how we think about strategic agency and long-term visioning in the Indo-Pacific — beyond traditional power politics.”
— Dr. Hugh Tuckfield, Founder and Executive Director, IPSC

Deadline for abstracts: 15 October 20253

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