The Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) is an independent defence, foreign policy and security studies think tank in India. Founded in 1996, the Institute is internationally recognized. Strategic thinkers, academicians, diplomats, former members of the civil services, foreign services, armed forces, and media persons have been associated with the Institute, which cooperates with the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, Government of India, and is involved with policy making in other Asian countries. More information on the Wikipedia page [1] The website is [2]