Comments & Briefs

Russia’s Arctic LNG: A Potential Alternative for India’s Energy Security

Projects in the Russian Arctic offer India strategic alternatives for the consistent supply of LNG.

April 29, 2025

Bipandeep Sharma

Issue Brief

Surya Kiran XVIII: Strengthening India–Nepal Military Cooperation

The India–Nepal joint military exercises help address regional security challenges and fine-tune disaster response capabilities.

April 29, 2025

Neha Kaushal

IDSA Comments

Laos and Japan: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Japan has been a key development partner for Laos, providing significant assistance across various sectors.

April 29, 2025

Simran Walia

IDSA Comments

Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs and Taiwan’s Response Strategy

While the tariff issue alone does not appear to pose any instability to US-Taiwan ties, it provides an opportunity for Taiwan to have a re-look at its macroeconomic policies.

April 24, 2025

Prashant Kumar Singh

Issue Brief

Defence to be Mainstay of India–UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India–UAE defence cooperation is becoming an integral part of a flourishing comprehensive strategic partnership.

April 21, 2025

Adil Rasheed

IDSA Comments

South Caucasus Nations’ Foreign Policy Choices amidst the Russia–Ukraine War

The South Caucasus nations have recalibrated their foreign policies given Russia’s preoccupation in Ukraine.

April 21, 2025

Jason Wahlang

IDSA Comments

Japan–Republic of Korea Ties Post Yoon Suk-Yeol’s Ouster

Japan has no good options left in the wake of Yoon Suk-Yeol’s ouster from the Blue House.

April 17, 2025

Arnab Dasgupta

IDSA Comments

India–Bhutan Hydropower Cooperation

The India–Bhutan hydropower partnership has fostered regional interdependence and mutual benefit.

April 16, 2025

Ishaani Singh

IDSA Comments

China’s Private Security Personnel in Pakistan: Implications for Regional Stability

Chinese security entities operating within its borders risks undermining Islamabad’s control over internal security affairs.

April 09, 2025

Namita Barthwal

Issue Brief

Promoting India’s Defence Industry: The Role of Defence Exhibition Organisation

The Defence Exhibition Organisation has successfully positioned India as a key player in the global defence ecosystem, through flagship events such as Aero India and DefExpo.

April 08, 2025

Rahul Wankhede

Issue Brief