Indian Foreign Policy Project
Where young ideas shape global futures.
IFPP is an independent youth organization committed to shaping new world views with young Indian perspectives. From across Indian campuses, we aim to cultivate critical thinking and help Indians better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing India and South Asia. Founded in 2024, we are building IR in India.
IFPP Handbook.pdfIFPP is an independent youth organization committed to shaping new world views with young Indian perspectives. From across Indian campuses, we aim to cultivate critical thinking and help Indians better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing India and South Asia. Founded in 2024, we are building IR in India.
3,900+
Community of IR students, scholars, and academics.
56
Policy Briefs, Reports, & Commentaries, spread across 6 desks.
23+
Indian Campuses.
The India Way Magazine
Published bi-annually, IFPP's The India Way Magazine features pieces on Indian foreign policy, geopolitics, climate change, and South Asia— authored by young IR minds from across India.
China Desk
Climate & Energy Politics Desk
MENA Desk
Desks are specialised research groups at IFPP that analyse, report, and break down key events and policy shifts.
Fireside Chats
Connecting Youth-led Orgs in South Asia.
We invite young individuals at the helm of IR organizations to discuss their journeys, think about youth involvement and their projects, and get a glimpse of what it takes to scale up impact.
IR Pulse Speaker Series
We hosted our first session with Ms Ahana Roy from ORCA in August 2024.
IR Pulse in our flagship IR Pulse series, which features young researchers, youth leaders, diplomats and academics in conversations with the IFPP Community.
Theme: Expression, Identity, and Politics: Understanding Queerness & Non-Conformity in the PRC
In collaboration with ORCA- Organisation for Research on China & Asia.
We hosted our second discussion with Former Foreign Secretary Amb. Nirupama Rao, Prof. (Dr.) Sreeram Chaulia as Dean of the Jindal School of I.A, and Dr. Monish Toourangbam from the Kalinga Institute for Indo-Pacific Studies (KIIPS).
Discussions, Debate, Dialogue.
Meeting Amb Ruchira Kamboj at IIC
Rashtrapati Bhawan Visit, Aug 2024
Attending ICWA's 50th Sapru House Lecture
At CSDR's Roundtable 'Divided States of America'
Members frequently attend panels, roundtables, and lectures to interact with scholars and stakeholders. IFPP has received invitations from the India International Centre (IIC), the Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA Sapru House), and CSDR.
Most recently, 2 members attended the Indian Council of World Affairs' 50th Sapru House Lecture with the PM of Malaysia, Mr Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim. Our first delegation was to former Amb. Ruchira Kamboj's discussion, hosted by the IIC.
Expanding the Conversation
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
IFPP is committed to fostering a foreign policy and IR community in India and South Asia that is more representative of our society as a whole. The Project plans to advance this goal throughout its work and workplace by building a diverse membership and intern cohort, as well as through outreach activities to various academic institutions, hosting events on most influencial topics, and collaborating with other organizations working toward the same mission.
IR impacts everyone, and we aim to let everyone impact IR.
Ashoka University | Jawaharlal Nehru University | University of Allahabad | IIT Madras | Lady Shri Ram College | Kamala Nehru College | Hindu College | St Stephens College | Amity University | Daulat Ram College | IPCW
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IFPP?
The Indian Foreign Policy Project is an independent, cross-campus youth organisation advancing International Relations in India.
How can I join?
We offer multiple types of memberships.
Go to our Membership page to learn more.
Can I pitch articles?
We encourage young researchers and writers to pitch articles regularly.
Write to us at reach.ifpp@gmail.com.
For queries, contact us at reach.ifpp@gmail.com
Can we collaborate?
Collaborations are at the core of IFPP's impact.
Can I intern at IFPP?
Yes. We offer regular internships for exceptional highschoolers and college undergrads.
What are IFPP's upcoming events?
We have a lot of programs planned.
The Project is a vision shared by passionate students...to lead and shape IR in India, and help anyone trying to better understand the world."