The United Service Institution of India was founded in 1870 by a soldier scholar, Colonel (later Major General) Sir Charles MacGregor. The story of its growth is the story of the growth of the Indian Armed Forces. It was founded for ‘furtherance of interest and knowledge in the art, science and literature of the Defence Services.’
The study focuses on the shifting political, economic, and strategic dynamics in West Asia and their impact on India's interests. Over recent years, the region has seen significant changes, including evolving alliances, the collapse of state regimes, violent protests and the ongoing Israel-Hamas/Hezbollah crises.