Comments & Briefs

The Making of a Mythos: AI-Enabled Cybersecurity and the Emerging Architecture of Access

Mythos evokes caution about the emerging stage of AI development, characterised by the dilution of human oversight and inequitable access to capabilities.

May 20, 2026

Meghna Pradhan

Issue Brief

Strategic Interdependence without Accession: EU–Türkiye Relations

Mutual security, economic and regional interests continue to sustain the EU–Türkiye cooperation despite persistent political and normative disagreements.

May 15, 2026

Abhishek Yadav

IDSA Comments

Corridors of Growth: India–Bhutan Rail Connectivity and Economic Transformation

The India–Bhutan rail connectivity initiative is a pivotal project for bilateral cooperation and regional integration.

May 15, 2026

Sneha M

Issue Brief

Balikatan Exercise 2026: Unlocking the Significance

The Balikatan Exercise 2026 underscores efforts to enhance interoperability, maritime security, and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific.

May 15, 2026

Simran Walia

Issue Brief

The Trump-Xi Summit: China Negotiating from Strength?

US President Donald Trump’s visit to China from 13-15 May 2026 is taking place against the backdrop of intense trade and technological competition between the two countries.

May 13, 2026

Mayuri Banerjee

IDSA Comments

India Tests Agni-5 with MIRV Capability

The successful test of the Agni-5 with MIRV capability serves as a clear signal of India’s credible nuclear deterrence posture.

May 11, 2026

Ajey Lele

IDSA Comments

INMSS-2026: What India’s New Maritime Strategy Means

The Indian Navy Maritime Security Strategy 2026 reflects a maturing strategic realism in Indian maritime thinking.

May 06, 2026

Abhay Kumar Singh , R. Vignesh

Issue Brief

UAE’s Exit from OPEC and OPEC+: Strategic Drivers

The UAE’s exit from OPEC and OPEC+ signals a transformation in global energy governance, driven by competing interests and the securitisation of energy.

May 05, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

Issue Brief