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Defence Budget 2025–26: Key Highlights

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) budget estimates (BE) for 2025–26 saw an increase of 9.5 per cent over 2024–25 BE.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh

Issue Brief

February 17, 2025

China’s Mega Dam on the Yarlung Zangbo: India’s Concerns

China’s decision to build a mega dam in Medog County poses significant ecological risks.

Opangmeren Jamir

IDSA Comments

February 17, 2025

Donald Trump and North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Programme

Despite President Trump’s desire to improve relations with the Kim regime and denuclearise North Korea, the relationship between Washington and Pyongyang remains strained.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan

IDSA Comments

February 14, 2025

Russian Economy and the Ukraine Conflict

Russia’s economic performance has defied all predictions despite the Ukraine conflict.

Abhigyan Raktim Duarah

Issue Brief

February 13, 2025

India–Indonesia Defence Ties: Potential Areas of Cooperation

India and Indonesia can collaborate more closely to rapidly advance their defence relationship.

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

IDSA Comments

February 12, 2025

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.

Sandra Sajeev D Costa

Issue Brief

February 11, 2025

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.

Deepika Saraswat

Issue Brief

February 11, 2025

The Indo-Myanmar Border Fence: Challenges and Way Forward

The nature of the Indo-Myanmar border offers numerous challenges for effective border management.

Rohit Raj

IDSA Comments

February 10, 2025

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.

Namita Barthwal

Issue Brief

February 10, 2025

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.

Khyati Singh

Issue Brief

January 30, 2025

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