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Japan’s ‘Nuclear Taboo’ 80 Years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki

While Japan is staunchly committed to maintaining its traditional opposition to nuclear weapons, rising shades of domestic opinion are challenging decades of consensus.

Abhishek Verma , Arnab Dasgupta

Issue Brief

August 22, 2025

Stealth Frigates and India–Russia Defence Cooperation

India–Russia collaboration on stealth frigates reflects the promise of defence co-production and the challenges of defence indigenisation.

Rahul Wankhede

IDSA Comments

August 20, 2025

Türkiye and the PKK: Disarmament and the Path Ahead

The July 2025 Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) disarmament process is widely regarded as the most credible opportunity to bring the armed struggle, initiated in 1984, to a definitive end.

Abhishek Yadav

Issue Brief

August 19, 2025

Cognitive Warfare: Key Aspects

Cognitive Warfare aims to influence an adversary's cognitive functions, from “peacetime public opinion to wartime decision-making”.

Sukhbir Kaur Minhas

Issue Brief

August 18, 2025

Streamlining Field Evaluation Trials

A composite defence acquisition organisation can help streamline the MoD’s capital procurement processes, including field trial procedures.

Amit Cowshish

IDSA Comments

August 13, 2025

The Rafale Marine Deal: Adding Strategic Depth to India–France Ties

The Rafale-Marine deal between India and France marks a significant milestone in deepening strategic ties with a key Indo-Pacific partner.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed

Issue Brief

August 12, 2025

Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) Policy towards Southeast Asia

Japan’s evolving OSA policy fosters regional stability through innovative, constitutionally compliant security partnerships.

Simran Walia

Issue Brief

August 12, 2025

The 12-Day War: Cyber Frontlines between Israel and Iran

The Islamic Republic struggled to protect its critical infrastructure, whereas Israel emerged largely unscathed in the cyber domain during the 12-Day War.

Rohit Kumar Sharma

IDSA Comments

August 11, 2025

Charting India–Maldives Relations under Muizzu

Even with a recalibration in India–Maldives relations, Maldives’ engagement with China or other countries like Turkey is not likely to decrease.

Gulbin Sultana

Issue Brief

August 07, 2025

Israel–Iran War: From Asymmetric Deterrence to Direct Military Confrontation

To confront the long-term Israeli campaign aimed at dismantling its military capabilities, Iran will likely seek to increase the resilience of its forces.

Deepika Saraswat

Issue Brief

August 07, 2025