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.’

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Project Jayant

The Project Jayant was assigned by DRDO to USI for developing a ' Strategic Decision-Making Tool for Apex Leadership' at the national and thea...
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PROJECT STUDY ON COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT OF CHINA-2035

The study conducts a diagnostic assessment of China’s ‘Comprehensive National Power- 2035’, examines its implication for India and s...
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PROJECT STUDY ON INDIA-MONGOLIA DEFENCE COOPERATION

This study examined the possibilities of enhancing India-Mongolia defence cooperation for mutual benefit. The critical areas of focus included the nat...
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PROJECT STUDY ON CHINA-PAKISTAN-INDIA MILITARY BALANCE UPTO 2035

The study conducted a net assessment of the military balance of India, China and Pakistan up to the year 2035, identified&nbs...
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PROJECT STUDY ON INDIA-PROPOSED DEFENCE COOPERATION RELATED ACTIVITIES IN SCO

The preparatory work for the issues to be discussed during the SCO summit was conducted through this study. India as Chair of the SCO in a meeting bet...
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PROJECT STUDY ON CHINESE PORTS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN REGION

The project aimed to undertake a net assessment of Chinese ports in the IOR, mapped plausible alternate geopolitical scenarios and reco...
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PROJECT STUDY ON SCENARIO BUILDING AND ANALYSIS OF CHINA MYANMAR ECONOMIC CORRIDOR

A net assessment study on Myanmar was conducted which included first conducting an environmental scan of Myanmar, followed by an analysis of  the...
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PROJECT STUDY ON CHINA’S INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN NEPAL AND ITS SECURITY IMPLICATIONS FOR INDIA

The study conducted a net assessment tool of Base-Means-Capacity (BMC) analysis to understand China’s influence in Nepal. An examination of plan...
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PROJECT STUDY ON SCENARIO BUILDING AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS OF THE CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC)

The study aimed to analyse the dynamics of CPEC, assess its prognosis and implications for India, and articulate India’s strategic response. The...
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PROJECT STUDY ON STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS (SWOT) ANALYSIS OF BANGLADESH

The scope of the study included a SWOT analysis of Bangladesh. Based on the detailed analysis, strategic options were elucidated for Bangladesh. The c...
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PROJECT STUDY ON ENVIRONMENT SCAN OF AFGHANISTAN BMC ANALYSIS

The study aimed to carry out an environment scan of Afghanistan through the BMC analysis technique so that necessary aspects of past and present could...
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PROJECT STUDY ON ENVIRONMENT SCAN OF PAKISTAN BMC ANALYSIS

This study aims to carry out an Environment Scan of Pakistan. Various geospatial aspects of the country have been highlighted. These cover Pakistan&rs...
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PROJECT STUDY ON STRATEGIC BALANCE IN SOUTH ASIA

The study assessed current strategic realities in the Indo-Pakistan and India-China context to determine the advantages and disadvantages for each cou...
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PROJECT STUDY ON THE WAR-WAGING POTENTIAL OF CHINA - 2025

The study assessed the ‘war waging potential of China in a time envelope up to 2025, which included relevant attributes of China’s Co...
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Project Udbhav

'Project Udbhav':  Illuminating India's Military Future with Ancient Strategic Wisdom. In keeping with the Govt of India's v...
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Net Assessment Study on Geopolitical Realignments in West Asia and Its Geostrategic Implications (specific to India)

The study focuses on the shifting political, economic, and strategic dynamics in West Asia and their impact on India's interests. Over recent year...
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Project Shaurya Sanklan (DIGITISATION)

Taking inspiration from 'Digital India Vision', the Indian Army conceived Project 'SHAURYA SANKALAN' to preserve the rich and glorious...
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