<P> The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is a New Delhi based Indian think - tank . Established in 1943, it is devoted exclusively for the study of international relations and foreign affairs . By an Act of Parliament, it has been declared an institution of national importance in 2001 . The Vice President of India is the ex-officio President of ICWA, while the Minister of External Affairs is its Vice-President . It is housed in Sapru House, the name being derived from Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, who was also the founder President of the Council . ICWA is a member of the United Nations Academic Impact . </P> <P> ICWA has been called by media as one of India's most influential think - tanks, but is seen only as an extension of the Ministry of External Affairs . </P>

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