Comments & 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.

February 02, 2026

  • Simran Walia
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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.

    January 29, 2026

  • Priyanka Singh
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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.

    January 23, 2026

  • Namita Barthwal
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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.

    January 23, 2026

  • Saman Ayesha Kidwai
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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.

    January 22, 2026

  • Ajey Lele
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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.

    January 22, 2026

  • Rahul Wankhede
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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.

    January 22, 2026

  • Abhay Kumar Singh
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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.

    January 15, 2026

  • Rajeesh Kumar
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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.

    January 15, 2026

  • Anushka Chavan
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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.

    January 13, 2026

  • A.B. Shivane
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