Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA)

The Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), is a non-partisan, autonomous body dedicated to objective research and policy relevant studies on all aspects of defence, security and international relations. Its mission is to promote national and international security through the generation and dissemination of knowledge on defence and security-related issues.

The core values that serve as guiding principles of the institute are:

Integrity and Honesty

Commitment

Professionalism

Pursuit of excellence

Teamwork

Innovation and Creativity

History: MP-IDSA was established as a registered society in New Delhi on November 11, 1965. Its mission is to provide objective assessments of issues relating to national and international security.

Commemorative Postage Stamp : To mark the 50th anniversary of the institute and its contribution to the nation, India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp on December 30, 2015.