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Strengthening Defence R&D: Role of Academia

The academia can play a major role by bridging innovation gaps and scaling critical technologies.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed

Issue Brief

January 20, 2025

Chinese Nuclear Challenge and India’s Response

India needs to accelerate the development of emerging technologies and integrate them with the weapon systems deployed on the ground in the light of the Chinese challenge.

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

IDSA Comments

January 20, 2025

Diplomacy and Development: Bhutan’s Engagement with Australia

The bilateral relationship between Bhutan and Australia is driven by sustained collaboration in education, economy and capacity building.

Sneha M

IDSA Comments

January 20, 2025

The UN Cybercrime Convention: Key Features and Global Stances

The adoption of the UN Convention against Cybercrime illustrates the willingness of states to address rising threats in digital space collectively.

Rohit Kumar Sharma

Issue Brief

January 20, 2025

North Korea and the Ongoing Political Turmoil in South Korea

The ongoing political crisis in South Korea has helped Pyongyang demean the South Korean democratic system.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan

IDSA Comments

January 17, 2025

Surge in North Korea–Russia Relations: Chinese Reactions

Chinese analysts perceive a lack of long-term strategic convergence between Moscow and Pyongyang despite the current momentum in bilateral ties.

Mayuri Banerjee

IDSA Comments

January 13, 2025

The India–Armenia Defence Partnership: Strategic Drivers

Armenia has emerged as one of India's leading markets for defence exports.

Bhawna

IDSA Comments

January 13, 2024

France’s Pivot towards Anglophone Africa after Sahelian Exit

France is attempting to cultivate closer ties with Anglophone African nations, where its historical baggage of colonialism is less pronounced.

Abhishek Mishra

IDSA Comments

January 13, 2025

Al-Qaeda 2.0 in Syria: Extreme Makeover of Salafi Jihadism

The rise of HTS and the seeming attempt by some Western states to normalise relations with this Al-Qaeda-tainted grouping is bad news for global peace and security.

Adil Rasheed

Issue Brief

January 10, 2025