Comments & Briefs

From Hostility to Cooperation? China’s Efforts at Mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Deep-rooted tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan will continue to hinder progress on mutually beneficial projects despite Beijing's efforts.

June 02, 2025

Namita Barthwal

IDSA Comments

US Funding Cuts and the Future of Africa’s Public Health

Africa’s fragile health systems are being undermined due to withdrawal of US funding support to aid programmes.

May 28, 2025

Rajeesh Kumar

Issue Brief

Tech Deals and Trump’s West Asia Trip

Tech deals dominated in US President Donald Trump’s first overseas visit of his second term to the Gulf region.

May 27, 2025

Khyati Singh

IDSA Comments

Why India’s Defence Start-ups and MSMEs Must Think Civilian Too

Start-ups and MSMEs must innovate for defence and civilian needs of the Indian as well as the foreign markets.

May 27, 2025

Rahul Wankhede

IDSA Comments

China’s Pursuit of Aircraft Carriers

China has made significant progress in equipping the PLA Navy with aircraft carriers of increasing sophistication and capabilities.

May 26, 2025

Abhishek Kumar Darbey

Issue Brief

Sharp Appreciation in New Taiwan Dollar vs US Dollar: Reasons and Implications

The New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) saw a sharp appreciation vis-à-vis the US Dollar in the backdrop of trade talks with the US.

May 23, 2025

Prashant Kumar Singh

Issue Brief

Operation Sindoor: Japan’s Response

Japanese officials and analysts must pay greater attention to the risks inherent in equating India with Pakistan—a so-called ‘iron brother’ of strategic rival China.

May 23, 2025

Arnab Dasgupta

Issue Brief

The Future of the India–US Partnership

US President Donald Trump’s recent statements have equated India and Pakistan while it is clear that Pakistan is the perpetrator of terrorism and India the victim.

May 22, 2025

Ashok Sajjanhar

IDSA Comments

The India–Pakistan Armed Conflict: Chinese Reactions

Chinese reactions to the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor highlighted its close relations with Pakistan.

May 22, 2025

Mayuri Banerjee

Issue Brief

India and the Global LAWS Debates

India is championing flexible, voluntary commitments that enshrine human accountability and compliance with International Humanitarian Law norms in military AI.

May 22, 2025

Meghna Pradhan

Issue Brief