Dear USI Members, 

The USI CP&L stands as a cornerstone in the exploration and dissemination of defence and security studies. As the Director of CP&L, I am privileged to lead a dedicated team that drives the dynamic array of publishing, and social media endeavours at USI.

Our mission is to ensure that USI’s cutting-edge research and scholarly insights reach both the academic sphere and the public domain through diverse and accessible platforms. We take pride in fostering intellectual growth and shaping the discourse on critical strategic and security issues.

Our Strategic Objectives:

• Robust Publication Management: We publish the USI Journal, Strategic Yearbook, and a variety of papers and monographs that delve into pressing strategic issues. Collaborative efforts with renowned scholars lead to the creation of compelling books, while our partnerships with leading organizations enhance the reach and impact of our publications.
• Advanced Digital Content and Platform Management: Our commitment to continuously enhancing the USI website ensures that strategic insights are readily accessible. This provides our audience with an enriching and informative online experience. The recent initiatives have been the series on Strategic Dialogues with eminent strategists and Global Heatmap as a weekly geopolitics’ roundup.
• Innovative Social Media and Digital Outreach: By leveraging modern and social media strategies, we expand our engagement through podcasts, videos, and interactive content on platforms like YouTube, making our research relatable and impactful.
• Engaging Event Execution: We proudly host significant events such as the USI Gold Medal and US-Chief of Air Staff Essay Competitions, catalysing scholarly innovation and dialogue on pressing security challenges.

At USI, we are more than a think tank; we are an active participant in the global dialogue on defence and security, committed to enriching the debate and fostering informed solutions.

As part of this effort, I warmly invite you to contribute to USI Publications. Your insights, research, and   scholarly perspectives are vital in shaping practitioners whose work influences policies, enriches academia, and impacts the broader understanding of critical global challenges.

Explore our diverse publications, immerse yourself in our digital content, and share your expertise to advance our collective understanding. Together, we can inspire change, foster innovation, and shape the future of security discourse.

Let us continue to grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.

Warm Regards,

Maj Gen Sanjeev Chowdhry (Retd)

Director CP&L

United Service Institution of India