Comments & Briefs

China’s Mega Dam on the Yarlung Zangbo: India’s Concerns

China’s decision to build a mega dam in Medog County poses significant ecological risks.

February 17, 2025

Opangmeren Jamir

IDSA Comments

Donald Trump and North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Programme

Despite President Trump’s desire to improve relations with the Kim regime and denuclearise North Korea, the relationship between Washington and Pyongyang remains strained.

February 14, 2025

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan

IDSA Comments

Russian Economy and the Ukraine Conflict

Russia’s economic performance has defied all predictions despite the Ukraine conflict.

February 13, 2025

Abhigyan Raktim Duarah

Issue Brief

India–Indonesia Defence Ties: Potential Areas of Cooperation

India and Indonesia can collaborate more closely to rapidly advance their defence relationship.

February 12, 2025

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

IDSA Comments

The Evolution of the Israel–Bahrain Relationship

Bahrain’s security partnership with the US, threat perceptions of Iran and cautious attitude towards Palestinian armed groups have shaped its outreach towards Israel.

February 11, 2025

Sandra Sajeev D Costa

Issue Brief

Iran’s Growing Engagement of the Taliban: Strategic Necessity vs Opportunity

Iran has prioritised dialogue and diplomacy with the Taliban on key issues of water-sharing and border security.

February 11, 2025

Deepika Saraswat

Issue Brief

The Indo-Myanmar Border Fence: Challenges and Way Forward

The nature of the Indo-Myanmar border offers numerous challenges for effective border management.

February 10, 2025

Rohit Raj

IDSA Comments

JF-17 Aircraft Exports: Key Lessons for India’s Tejas Programme

Supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical challenges can hinder the future growth of JF-17 aircraft exports.

February 10, 2025

Namita Barthwal

Issue Brief

Data Protection Frameworks of India and the US: Data Sovereignty vs Market Flexibility

India has implemented a unified framework emphasising data sovereignty while the US relies on sector-specific regulations and state laws that prioritise market flexibility.

January 30, 2025

Khyati Singh

Issue Brief

The India–US Partnership on Sonobuoys

The India–US partnership for the co-production of sonobuoys can positively contribute to augmenting India’s naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region.

January 30, 2025

R. Vignesh

IDSA Comments