Comments & Briefs

NPT Review Conference 2026: Process and Prospects in a Fragmented Nuclear Order

Given the ongoing geopolitical contestations involving great powers, the 2026 RevCon is heading towards a potential failure to reach a consensus document.

April 24, 2026

Abhishek Verma

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Civil–Military Relations under Strain in the US

The removal of senior military commanders by the Trump administration has raised questions about the balance between civilian authority and professional military advice.

April 23, 2026

Gaurav Selopal

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Ukraine’s Outreach to West Asia

Ukraine’s March–April 2026 outreach to West Asia comes amidst deepening alignment between Russia and Iran.

April 23, 2026

Abhishek Yadav

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Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and India–Russia Cooperation

Russia’s Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and its further extension to Asia, particularly India, could strengthen India–Russia bilateral cooperation.

April 23, 2026

Bipandeep Sharma

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The Resilience and Internationalisation of ISIS Somalia

ISIS Somalia has demonstrated ideological and organisational resilience with echoing ramifications for the violent extremist landscape.

April 23, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

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Maldivian Economy under Muizzu Administration

Effective strategies are needed for the Maldives to mitigate risks associated with huge debt repayments and external shocks.

April 22, 2026

Gulbin Sultana

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Beyond the Accidents: LCA Tejas and the Politics of Perception in Defence Markets

India’s defence-industrial technological progress must be matched by mature communication strategies, production reliability and global engagement.

April 22, 2026

Rahul Wankhede

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Will the 2026 NPT Rev Con Resolve the ‘Inalienable Right to Nuclear Energy’ Dilemma?

The 11th NPT Review Conference is unlikely to resolve the dilemma of the ‘inalienable right to nuclear energy’.

April 22, 2026

Hina Pandey

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Correlating US Aggression on Cuba, Venezuela and Iran: The Oil Factor

Oil fits in as the variable correlating to Trump’s military aggression against Venezuela and Iran and threats against Cuba.

April 20, 2026

Saurabh Mishra

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The Japan–US Summit Meeting and Its Impacts on Japan’s Security Posture

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the United States underscored Japan’s desire to maintain strong US ties amid global uncertainty.

April 16, 2026

Arnab Dasgupta

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