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Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025
Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability Development
11–12 November 2025

Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff

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Comments and Briefs
Japan–Philippines Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement: Boosting Defence ties
The Japan–Philippines Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) aims to enhance interoperability and rapid-response capabilities.
  • Simran Walia
    • IDSA Comments
    February 02, 2026

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    The Taliban–Russia Re-Connect
    President Putin accepting the credentials of the new Afghan ambassador marks the culmination of Russia's paced rapprochement with the Taliban.
  • Priyanka Singh
    • Issue Brief
    January 29, 2026

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    Pakistan’s Hangor-Class Submarines: Strategic Implications for India
    Hangor-class submarines can expand the Pakistan Navy’s ability to sustain an underwater presence.
  • Namita Barthwal
    • Issue Brief
    January 23, 2026

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    Syria Ceasefire Agreement: A Fragile Truce
    The 18 January 2026 ceasefire agreement contains inherent vulnerabilities that could derail sustainable peace from taking root in post-war Syria.
  • Saman Ayesha Kidwai
    • IDSA Comments
    January 23, 2026

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    New START to Expire: Nuclear Arms Control Goes Up in Smoke
    With New START’s expiration in February 2026, the US and Russia will have no legally binding constraints on their nuclear arsenals.
  • Ajey Lele
    • IDSA Comments
    January 22, 2026

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    Reassessing DefExpo’s Role in India’s Defence Industrial Ecosystem
    The DefExpo has succeeded in projecting India’s defence-industrial ambitions and signalling strategic intent.
  • Rahul Wankhede
    • IDSA Comments
    January 22, 2026

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    The Yellow Sea Dispute: Provisional Arrangements and Persistent Deadlock
    The January 2026 South Korea–China summit meeting produced minimal progress on the Yellow Sea maritime boundary issue.
  • Abhay Kumar Singh
    • Issue Brief
    January 22, 2026

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    The US National Security Strategy 2025: Competing for Power in a Fragmenting World
    The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) reflects a shift in how the US defines and pursues its national interests.
  • Rajeesh Kumar
    • Issue Brief
    January 15, 2026

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    Tracing the Eastern Nagas’ Demand for Autonomy
    The eastern Nagas have demanded autonomy for decades, highlighting neglect and alienation as reasons for Eastern Nagaland’s underdevelopment.
  • Anushka Chavan
    • Backgrounder
    January 15, 2026

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    Operation Absolute Resolve and the Future of Warfare: Military Lessons for India
    Operation Absolute Resolve demonstrated what a fully networked, joint and politically willed force can achieve.
  • A.B. Shivane
    • Issue Brief
    January 13, 2026

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    Books, Monographs And Occasional Papers

    Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Integrated Aerospace Command and Control System
    Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Integrated Aerospace Command and Control System
    • Book
      2026
    Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Integrated Aerospace Command and Control System
    Evolving Security Architectures in Southeast Asia: A Study of Regional Security Multilateralism
    Evolving Security Architectures in Southeast Asia: A Study of Regional Security Multilateralism
    • Monograph
      2026
    Evolving Security Architectures in Southeast Asia: A Study of Regional Security Multilateralism
    Assertion of Religion in Sri Lankan Politics: A Critical Analysis
    Assertion of Religion in Sri Lankan Politics: A Critical Analysis
    • Monograph
      2025
    Assertion of Religion in Sri Lankan Politics: A Critical Analysis
    China’s Role in Afghanistan and Pakistan Post US-Nato Withdrawal: Implications for India
    China’s Role in Afghanistan and Pakistan Post US-Nato Withdrawal: Implications for India
    • Monograph
      2025
    China’s Role in Afghanistan and Pakistan Post US-Nato Withdrawal: Implications for India
    म्यांमार: तलाश एक समावेशी राजनीतिक तंत्र की
    म्यांमार: तलाश एक समावेशी राजनीतिक तंत्र की
    • Monograph
      2025
    म्यांमार: तलाश एक समावेशी राजनीतिक तंत्र की
    Gulf Cooperation Council: Cohesion, Conflicts and Engagement with External Powers
    Gulf Cooperation Council: Cohesion, Conflicts and Engagement with External Powers
    • Book
      2025
    Gulf Cooperation Council: Cohesion, Conflicts and Engagement with External Powers
    Iran’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia: Quest for Survival and Regional Cooperation
    Iran’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia: Quest for Survival and Regional Cooperation
    • Monograph
      2025
    Iran’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia: Quest for Survival and Regional Cooperation
    Emerging Frontiers: Technology Absorption in the Indian Army
    Emerging Frontiers: Technology Absorption in the Indian Army
    • Book
      2025
    Emerging Frontiers: Technology Absorption in the Indian Army
    China–Afghanistan Relations: Hope, Hype and More
    China–Afghanistan Relations: Hope, Hype and More
    • Book
      2025
    China–Afghanistan Relations: Hope, Hype and More
    Afghanistan Under Taliban
    Afghanistan Under Taliban
    • Book
      2025
    Afghanistan Under Taliban
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    Strategic Analysis
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    Journal of Defence Studies
    cbw-magazine
    CBW Magazine: Journal on Chemical and Biological Weapons
    africa-trends
    Africa Trends

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    Cyber Digest
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    East Asia Military Monitor
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    btef
    Insight Southeast Asia
    Iran Digest
    Jammu and Kashmir Digest
    Japan Digest
    Korea Newsletter
    Non-Traditional Security Digest
    Nuclear, Missile & Space Digest
    Pakistan News Digest
    PoK News Digest
    Strategic Digest
    Sylloge on China
    Sylloge on West Asia
    Terror Tracker
    US & Canada Newsletter
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