Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

The Evolution of the Israel–Bahrain Relationship

Bahrain’s security partnership with the US, threat perceptions of Iran and cautious attitude towards Palestinian armed groups have shaped its outreach towards Israel.

Authors: Sandra Sajeev D Costa
February 02, 2025
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Iran’s Growing Engagement of the Taliban: Strategic Necessity vs Opportunity

Iran has prioritised dialogue and diplomacy with the Taliban on key issues of water-sharing and border security.

Authors: Deepika Saraswat
February 11, 2025
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JF-17 Aircraft Exports: Key Lessons for India’s Tejas Programme

Supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical challenges can hinder the future growth of JF-17 aircraft exports.

Authors: Namita Barthwal
February 10, 2025
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Data Protection Frameworks of India and the US: Data Sovereignty vs Market Flexibility

India has implemented a unified framework emphasising data sovereignty while the US relies on sector-specific regulations and state laws that prioritise market flexibility.

Authors: Khyati Singh
January 30, 2025
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Turkiye: The Threat of the Neo-Ottoman Caliphate to Regional Security

Turkiye’s over-ambitious foreign policy based on medieval revisionism can become a threat to regional security while hurting its still struggling economy.

Authors: Adil Rasheed
January 23, 2025
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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.

Authors: Shayesta Nishat Ahmed
January 20, 2025
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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.

Authors: Rohit Kumar Sharma
January 20, 2025
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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.