Comments & Briefs

The Resurging Tide of Resource Nationalism in the Global South

Resource nationalism has intensified because of the staggering impact of energy insecurity and the growing demand for a transition to green energy.

October 09, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

China–Ecuador Relations: Gaining Strength

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s visit to Beijing in August 2026 marked a significant shift in Sino-Ecuadorian relations.

October 08, 2026

Ketki Vinayak Warang

IDSA Comments

The Evolution of China’s Science and Technology Policy

China’s science policies have propelled it to become one of the world's major scientific powerhouses.

October 08, 2026

Opangmeren Jamir

Issue Brief

Assessing Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

The Taliban have consolidated their position since taking over power, but the most significant obstacle remains their continued isolation by the international community.

October 06, 2026

Priyanka Singh

Issue Brief

Rethinking India’s Defence Offsets Policy

The future of defence offsets policy should be measured by whether foreign procurement is being converted into measurable, cumulative and strategically relevant Indian capability.

October 01, 2026

Rahul Wankhede

Issue Brief

The India–UK Cybersecurity Partnership

The trajectory of the India–UK cyber partnership indicates a progres-sive shift from cyber dialogue to advancing technological security.

September 30, 2026

Kripa Jayaprakash

IDSA Comments

RPSA Ghatak and India’s Stealth UCAV Programme

The RPSA Ghatak demonstrates India’s push for domestically developed defence technology focused on stealth and autonomy.

September 29, 2026

Jai Verma

IDSA Comments

Israel–US Strategic Cooperation Against Iran: Limits and Divergences

The conflict with Iran is unlikely to produce a decisive military outcome, given that Israel and the US retain different strategic lenses vis-à-vis the regional security situation.

September 28, 2026

Hirak Jyoti Das

IDSA Comments