How We Work

Impact-driven think-tank ​
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Conducting research: India and US-India focused exploration of geopolitics, foreign policy & statecraft.
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Skill-development: a professional edge in college life with our research programming.
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Advisory: student-led projects with real businesses to provide analysis and context. ​​
Will you take your journey in international affairs beyond the classroom?
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Empowering Next-Gen Leaders
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​Chapters offer executive board and general membership roles.
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Real bonds: a sense of community with purpose, on campus.
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4 University Chapters: building bridges between campuses.
How would you like to participate?
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Realizing the business impact of International Affairs​
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Network of mentors from the policy, and business world that guide us.
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Real-time growth of your research at WFI, connections to industry leaders in India. ​​
Show business leaders why international affairs is relevant.
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CLIENT SPOTLIGHTS
"Prepared detailed executive briefings and data on the impact of Liberation Day tariffs for a Maryland-based capital investment fund focused on advanced manufacturing, combined with analysis on the One Big Beautiful Bill in terms of its impact on data centers, defense contracts, and manufacturing opportunities."

"Conducting a four-month research project into the Indian defense contracting sector and bidding system to assist an India-based fashion label choose a channel strategy for its specialized fabric products. The target was Indian military clothing and our policy recommendations will be presented before the CII Defence Committee."

"Provided regulatory analysis for a Gujarat-based chemicals manufacturer interested in opening a manufacturing plant in the United States, working with the firm to help them understand new regulatory openings alongside appropriate land and labor laws for a foreign business considering investing the U.S."



Patrika: the WFI Journal of International Affairs
Our in-house publication, a seasonal periodical with long-form contemporary analysis of Indian business, policy, and security.
Fall 2025 Issue Out Soon













