Comment & Briefs

Security Threats to the Chinese Nationals in Pakistan

Repeated attacks on Chinese nationals on Pakistani soil is seen as a critical challenge for continued China–Pakistan economic cooperation.

19 April 2024

Priyanka Singh

Issue Brief

Emerging Security-Related Equations in Southeast Asia

New mini-laterals are taking shape to address the considerable challenges facing the ASEAN-centered regional security architecture.

19 April 2024

Temjenmeren Ao

Issue Brief

Ukraine War: A Thorn in the Arms Control Talks

The Russia–Ukraine war has not only exacerbated already broken relations between the US and Russia but has emerged as a major hindrance to the conduct of the arms control talks.

April 18, 2024

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

IDSA Comments

Critical Minerals for Energy Transition: Linchpin or Risk?

The race to climate neutrality must be guided by responsible practices and environmental stewardship is paramount.

April 15, 2024

Nandakumar J , Kentaro Tamura

IDSA Comments

Harnessing the Potential for Defence Cooperation through Defence Attachés

India's evolving defence diplomacy reflects its growing strategic ambitions.

April 12, 2024

D. Padma Kumar Pillay

IDSA Comments

The Protection of Private Data in Japan under Duress

Two recent cases involving internal and external data breaches in leading telecom companies shine a spotlight on Japan’s policy for the protection of private user data.

April 08, 2024

Arnab Dasgupta , Rohit Kumar Sharma

Issue Brief

GCC’s ‘Vision for Regional Security’

The GCC’s ‘Vision for Regional Security’ is a conscious move on the part of the GCC to reaffirm its cohesion at the time of fast-evolving regional crises.

April 05, 2024

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan

IDSA Comments

Haiti’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis and International Response

Haiti’s plight underscores the urgent need for a unified international response, with the need for the United States to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and implementing sustainable solutions.

April 04, 2024

Mohanasakthivel J

Issue Brief

Empowering Indigenous Defence Innovation: The ADITI Scheme and DefConnect 2024

The launch of the ADITI Scheme reflects the government’s commitment to promote innovations in defence technologies by Indian start-ups for the armed forces.