Comments & Briefs

‘Boots on the Ground’ In Iran: An Assessment

The allure of putting boots on the ground grows stronger as the conflict drags on, and a conclusive victory seems elusive for the US/Israel, creating an Augean dilemma for its strategic leadership.

March 30, 2026

Tanmay Pathak

Issue Brief

Operations Absolute Resolve and Epic Fury: Role of Artificial Intelligence

The introduction and integration of AI into military systems have fundamentally altered the dynamics of military operations.

March 30, 2026

Khyati Singh

Issue Brief

China’s 2026 Two Sessions: Key Takeaways

Strengthening domestic demand, self-reliance in strategic technologies, and reassertion of political and ideological control over the PLA featured prominently in the 2026 Two Sessions.

March 30, 2026

Mayuri Banerjee

IDSA Comments

Maritime Dimensions of the West Asia War

The maritime theatre is increasingly shaping the strategic outcome of the US–Israel–Iran war.

March 27, 2026

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed , R. Vignesh

Issue Brief

AI and Extremist Propaganda: An Assessment

The future wave of violent extremism will be increasingly decentralised, AI-driven, and post-organisational, requiring a new-age counter-violent extremist framework.

March 25, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

Issue Brief

Japan’s Evolving Security Strategy

The Ministry of Defence document, ‘Directions of Change in Defence Capabilities 1’, released on 12 March, offers a glimpse into the evolution of Japan’s security strategy.

March 23, 2026

Arnab Dasgupta

IDSA Comments