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ISSF and World Intellectual Foundation sign MoU to take India’s voice to the world

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Two New Delhi think tanks will work together on research, reports, indices and dialogue NEW DELHI, 8 October 2026 — The Indian Strategic Studies Foundation (ISSF) and the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on research, policy and public dialogue. The MoU was signed in New Delhi on …

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ISSF releases the World Soft Power Index 2026, ranking 194 countries on how they actually generate international influence

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The World’s Soft Power, Measured Five Ways NEW DELHI — The Indian Strategic Studies Foundation today released the World Soft Power Index 2026, a 194-entity assessment of how countries generate voluntary international influence. The index departs from the standard practice of scoring every country against one template, instead measuring five distinct routes through which national …

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ISSF Announces New Research Initiative: Assessing Institutional Stratification and Hereditary Hierarchies in China

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Date: June 16, 2026 Category: Research Announcements / Regional Dynamics The Indian Strategic Studies Foundation (ISSF) is pleased to announce the launch of a comprehensive, internally funded research initiative titled “Hereditary Hierarchy and Institutional Stratification in China: Historical Origins and Contemporary Socio-Economic Impacts.” Conducted by ISSF’s in-house team of political sociologists, demographers, and regional analysts, …

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Gupta Era Copper Plate from the 4th century CE Unveiled:

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A newly discovered copper plate from the Gupta Era, dated to Gupta Saṃvat 58 (376-77 CE), has emerged as a significant archaeological find in Gujarat. The artifact, inscribed in Sanskrit using the Gupta Brahmi script, was initially photographed by an anonymous individual who shared the image with archaeologist Tamanna Mishra. Recognizing its historical importance, Mishra …

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Historic 11th Century Inscription Unearthed in Prayagraj: Sheds New Light on Rama Worship and Rama-Navami Celebrations

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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh – In a landmark discovery for Indian archaeology and cultural history, a team led by archaeologist Shri Rudra Vikrama Srivastava has uncovered the oldest known praśasti (eulogistic inscription) dedicated to Lord Rama at the historic Garhwa Fort in Prayagraj. Dated to 1096 CE (Vikram Samvat 1152), this 11th-century inscription, commissioned by Chandela …

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