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

Issue Brief

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

Issue Brief

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

Issue Brief

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

IDSA Comments

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

Issue Brief

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

IDSA Comments

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

Issue Brief

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

Issue Brief

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

Issue Brief

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

IDSA Comments