Comments & Briefs

Modi’s Visit to Jordan and Oman Reinforces India’s ‘Think West’ Policy

Modi’s visit to Jordan and Oman further strengthens India’s ‘Think West’ policy that prioritises engagement with the West Asian countries.

December 22, 2025

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan

IDSA Comments

China’s Russia Relationship: A Greater Alignment?

While China’s growing strategic cooperation with Russia is increasingly evident, historical and geopolitical issues still pose challenges to more coordinated collaboration.

December 19, 2025

M.S. Prathibha

Issue Brief

Small Modular Reactors and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Small Modular Reactors represent both the future of nuclear innovation and a critical test for the resilience of the non-proliferation regime.

December 18, 2025

Abhishek Verma

IDSA Comments

Opening up India’s Nuclear Energy Sector

The shift away from a state-dominated nuclear governance framework towards an investment-friendly regime could enable the Indian nuclear industry to prosper.

December 17, 2025

Ajey Lele

IDSA Comments

China’s Fujian Aircraft Carrier: A Technological Leap in Shipbuilding

The Fujian aircraft carrier is a conventionally powered aircraft carrier with electromagnetic catapults.

December 17, 2025

Abhishek Kumar Darbey

Issue Brief

Nuclear Cooperation: A Constant in the India–Russia Relationship

Nuclear cooperation has remained a defining attribute of the India–Russia bilateral relationship.

December 16, 2025

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

IDSA Comments

Japan’s New Prime Minister: Domestic and Foreign Policy Impacts

Sanae Takaichi could draw Japan closer to the US, while maintaining steady relations with India and the ROK, even as relations with China are likely to remain challenging.

December 11, 2025

Arnab Dasgupta

Issue Brief