NIAS Europe Studies examines contemporary developments in Europe in the following verticals: Politics, Society, Conflicts, Regional Developments, and External Relations, especially with the US, China, and India. It also has a special focus on the ongoing Ukraine War and published a Daily War Alert. It also publishes a Monthly Alert.
NIAS Europe Studies has been organizing an Annual Conclave on Europe since 2022 and published two Annuals in 2023 and 2024.
NIAS Area Studies is also a capacity-building exercise. Through its regular workshops and annual conclave, it aims to build a network of Indian scholars working on Europe.