Comments & Briefs

US–China Cyber Relations and the Weaponisation of Microsoft Platforms

China has increasingly exploited Microsoft vulnerabilities in its cyber rivalry with the US.

November 11, 2025

  • Ishanya Sharma
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    The 12th ADMM-Plus Meeting: Future Prospects

    The ADMM-Plus plays a critical role in building regional solidarity through practical cooperation.

    November 11, 2025

  • Temjenmeren Ao
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    An Indigenous Unified Defence Cloud: Securing India’s Digital Sovereignty

    An indigenous Armed Forces Cloud is crucial for protecting national security, enhancing operational readiness and preserving technological independence.

    November 10, 2025

  • Mohit Walia
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    The Risk of a Renewed Nuclear Arms Race

    Donald Trump’s decision to resume US nuclear testing risks reigniting a competitive nuclear build-up that could destabilise international security.

    November 10, 2025

  • Abhishek Verma
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    Towards Effective Defence Procurement: Lessons from the US SPEED Act 2025

    The US SPEED Act 2025 illuminates how agile, outcome-based acquisition models can quicken defence procurement.

    November 07, 2025

  • Chaitan Chouhan
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    Indian Navy Gets a New Communications Satellite

    The launch of the CMS-03 strategic satellite, designed to boost the Indian Navy's operational capabilities, represents a significant milestone in India’s strategic space pursuit.

    November 03, 2025

  • Ajey Lele
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    The Invisible Battlefield: Information Operations in the 12-Day Israel–Iran War

    The 12-day war between Israel and Iran showed that Information Operations have become a decisive part of modern warfare.

    October 28, 2025

  • Harsh Yadav
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    India, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Evolving Dynamics

    South Asia is witnessing new alignments, with divergences between old allies (the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan) and convergences between new partners (India and the Afghan Taliban).

    October 28, 2025

  • Saman Ayesha Kidwai
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    The Trump–Albanese Meeting and the Future of AUKUS

    The future of AUKUS after the Trump–Albanese meeting appears more secure than some feared but less specific than supporters hope.

    October 24, 2025

  • Abhay Kumar Singh , R. Vignesh
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    Singapore and Australia: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0

    The Singapore–Australia enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) positions both countries to leverage opportunities in a rapidly changing regional and global environment.

    October 22, 2025

  • Simran Walia
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