Comments & Briefs

Beyond Defence: The Offensive Turn in US Cybersecurity Strategy

Offensive cyber operations are increasingly becoming an integral component of modern military campaigns.

March 13, 2026

Rohit Kumar Sharma

IDSA Comments

CPEC Phase II and China-Linked Supply Chains in Pakistan

CPEC Phase II seeks to build industrial clusters, attract anchor firms, and integrate Pakistan more closely into China-linked production networks.

March 13, 2026

Namita Barthwal

Issue Brief

Between Washington and Beijing: Bangladesh’s Constrained Strategic Autonomy

The Tarique government’s pursuit of ‘strategic autonomy’ will remain constrained by the growing US–China rivalry in the region.

March 10, 2026

Nihar R. Nayak

IDSA Comments

Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025: An Assessment

India's Maritime Doctrine 2025 marks a significant milestone in the Indian Navy's doctrinal evolution.

March 09, 2026

Abhay Kumar Singh , R. Vignesh

Issue Brief

Mission Sudarshan Chakra and the India–Israel Special Strategic Partnership

Israel brings battle-tested expertise to enhance the effectiveness of Mission Sudarshan Chakra.

March 06, 2026

Sukhbir Kaur Minhas

Issue Brief

Fostering Joint Warfighting: India’s Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations

The Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations seeks to create multi-domain operational capabilities.

March 03, 2026

Manish Kumar

IDSA Comments

India–Saudi Arabia: Evolving Cooperation on Renewable Energy

The evolving partnership between New Delhi and Riyadh in renewable energy has assumed heightened strategic importance.

March 03, 2026

Warisha Wasi

Issue Brief

The Afghan Taliban’s Many Challenges

The Taliban is navigating strained relations with Pakistan externally while confronting the threat posed by ISKP and deepening socio-political fault lines internally.

February 27, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

India–France Defence Cooperation: BEL-Safran JV for HAMMER Smart Munitions

The BEL-Safran JV for the production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground munitions will strengthen the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces.

February 27, 2026

S. Samuel C. Rajiv

IDSA Comments

High Energy Materials: Contemporary Warfare and India’s Defence Industrial Policy

The global high-energy materials/thermobaric munitions market is expected to expand significantly as states pursue futuristic, technology-driven systems.

February 26, 2026

Aadhvick Pal

Issue Brief