Comments & Briefs

US–Nigeria Counter-Terror Cooperation

US–Nigeria counter-terrorism cooperation, with positive operational outcomes, offers lessons for developing resilient and sustainable regional counter-terrorism partnerships in Africa.

July 30, 2026

Miruthulani Murali

IDSA Comments

Military Applications of Edge Computing

Edge computing can be combined with other technologies like AI, 5G/6G, and Internet of Things to build a smart military ecosystem.

July 30, 2026

Vivek Reshi

IDSA Comments

Atoms for Al: The Promise of SHANTI Act

The SHANTI Act sets the tone for the promise of nuclear power to support rising electricity demand from the growth of AI data centres.

July 29, 2026

Hina Pandey

IDSA Comments

The China–Tajikistan Treaty: Formalisation of Chinese Influence in Central Asia

The 2026 China–Tajikistan Treaty transforms longstanding economic, political and security ties into legally codified strategic commitments

July 29, 2026

Swati Arun

Issue Brief

The BRICS 2026 Energy Ministers’ Communiqué

The 2026 communiqué reflects BRICS nations' reimagining of energy security, anchored in tech-centric innovation, Global South-led governance, and resilience.

July 28, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

Europe’s Sharpened Focus on Continental Defence

The Coalition of the Willing at the July 2026 Paris Summit agreed to build an integrated anti-ballistic missile coalition.

July 28, 2026

Sukhbir Kaur Minhas

IDSA Comments

India and the Rising Costs of Strategic Autonomy

The regional conflicts involving Iran in 2025 and 2026 highlighted the growing difficulties of maintaining strategic autonomy for India.

July 24, 2026

Ghadeer Nabizade

Issue Brief

Afghanistan’s Pakistan Problem

Trust deficits and a perennial sense of strategic rivalry have marked Pakistan–Afghanistan relations.

July 22, 2026

Priyanka Singh

Issue Brief

Turkish Defence Exports to the GCC States

Türkiye’s growing defence footprint in the Gulf reflects the convergence of strategic interests and expanding indigenous defence capabilities.

July 22, 2026

Abhishek Yadav

IDSA Comments

India’s 2028–29 UN Security Council Campaign: Africa beyond Bilateral Goodwill

India needs to convert longstanding partnerships into electoral support, particularly in Africa, to secure a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the 2028–29 term.

July 21, 2026

Rajeesh Kumar

IDSA Comments