Comments & Briefs

From American Primacy to Negotiated Bipolarity: The Strategic Meaning of the Trump-Xi Summit

At the Trump–Xi summit, Beijing attempted to normalise the idea of negotiated bipolarity, a world no longer organised solely around American primacy.

May 22, 2026

Swati Arun

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NASM-SR and the Evolution of India’s Indigenous Maritime Strike Capability

Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) represents an indigenous effort to equip smaller aerial platforms with stand-off maritime strike capability.

May 22, 2026

Rahul Wankhede

IDSA Comments

A Helium Shock to India’s Quantum Technology Ambitions

India's quantum ambitions could be affected if its dependence on helium supply chains is left unaddressed.

May 21, 2026

Shantanu Sharma , Krishna Bhatia

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The Making of a Mythos: AI-Enabled Cybersecurity and the Emerging Architecture of Access

Mythos evokes caution about the emerging stage of AI development, characterised by the dilution of human oversight and inequitable access to capabilities.

May 20, 2026

Meghna Pradhan

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Strategic Interdependence without Accession: EU–Türkiye Relations

Mutual security, economic and regional interests continue to sustain the EU–Türkiye cooperation despite persistent political and normative disagreements.

May 15, 2026

Abhishek Yadav

IDSA Comments

Corridors of Growth: India–Bhutan Rail Connectivity and Economic Transformation

The India–Bhutan rail connectivity initiative is a pivotal project for bilateral cooperation and regional integration.

May 15, 2026

Sneha M

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Balikatan Exercise 2026: Unlocking the Significance

The Balikatan Exercise 2026 underscores efforts to enhance interoperability, maritime security, and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

May 15, 2026

Simran Walia

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The Trump-Xi Summit: China Negotiating from Strength?

US President Donald Trump’s visit to China from 13-15 May 2026 is taking place against the backdrop of intense trade and technological competition between the two countries.

May 13, 2026

Mayuri Banerjee

IDSA Comments