Comments & Briefs

The US–Saudi Nuclear Deal and the Politics of Strategic Exceptions

The July 2026 US–Saudi Arabia nuclear deal does not bind Riyadh to forgo enrichment and reprocessing, nor does it require the IAEA Additional Protocol.

August 11, 2026

Sreshtha Chakraborty

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PM Modi’s Visit to Indonesia: Defence Cooperation and Strategic Convergence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia further strengthens bilateral defence cooperation, with positive implications for overall stability in the Indo-Pacific.

August 07, 2026

Om Prakash Das

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India’s Scramjet Propulsion Programme

Scramjet combustion tests over the past two years indicate a technological transition towards endurance-oriented propulsion engineering.

August 06, 2026

Rahul Wankhede

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The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara: An Analysis

The 2026 NATO Summit highlighted the imperative to increase the alliance's defence investment, expand defence industrial production, and continue the support for Ukraine.

August 04, 2026

Khyati Singh

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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

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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

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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

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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

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