Comments & Briefs

India–US Strategic Cohesion: Not at Pakistan’s Expense

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his recent visit, insisted that Washington’s relations with Pakistan do not come at the expense of its ties with India. Topics: India; United States of America; Pakistan

October 29, 2026

Priyanka Singh

IDSA Comments

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Consociational Democracy and the 2026 General Elections

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 2026 general elections witnessed a technology-led modernisation aimed at strengthening democratic credibility and enhancing electoral integrity.

October 28, 2026

Nadia Faruque

Issue Brief

ASEAN’s Energy Security: Need for Regional Cooperation

The 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting in Manila underscores a shift in Southeast Asia’s approach to energy security.

October 27, 2026

Simran Walia

IDSA Comments

Pégase 26 and the Architecture of Long-Range Air Power

PÉGASE 26 demonstrated the technical integration, environmental adaptability and logistical coordination required to sustain long-range aerospace operations.

October 22, 2026

Anamika Choudhary

Issue Brief

A Year of Some Consequence for Global Cyber Governance

The permanent UN mechanism for cybersecurity dialogue and the UN Convention against Cybercrime mark two significant steps towards strengthening global cyber governance.

October 22, 2026

Cherian Samuel

Issue Brief

Israel, Hezbollah and Lebanon’s Strategic Dilemma

The Israel–Lebanon front may remain characterised by prolonged low-intensity conflict and reciprocal Hezbollah–IDF operations.

October 21, 2026

Hirak Jyoti Das

IDSA Comments

Breaking the 38-Year Hiatus: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Visit to Sri Lanka

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka after a 38-year gap signals that India sees Sri Lanka as an important stakeholder in the Indian Ocean region.

October 21, 2026

Gulbin Sultana

Issue Brief

Israel’s Policy towards the West Bank since the 7 October 2023 attack

The Netanyahu government’s West Bank policy reflects the convergence of security objectives, religious-nationalist ideology and territorial ambitions.

October 16, 2026

Hirak Jyoti Das

Issue Brief