Comments & Briefs

India–Saudi Arabia: Evolving Cooperation on Renewable Energy

The evolving partnership between New Delhi and Riyadh in renewable energy has assumed heightened strategic importance.

March 03, 2026

Warisha Wasi

Issue Brief

The Afghan Taliban’s Many Challenges

The Taliban is navigating strained relations with Pakistan externally while confronting the threat posed by ISKP and deepening socio-political fault lines internally.

February 27, 2026

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

India–France Defence Cooperation: BEL-Safran JV for HAMMER Smart Munitions

The BEL-Safran JV for the production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground munitions will strengthen the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces.

February 27, 2026

S. Samuel C. Rajiv

IDSA Comments

High Energy Materials: Contemporary Warfare and India’s Defence Industrial Policy

The global high-energy materials/thermobaric munitions market is expected to expand significantly as states pursue futuristic, technology-driven systems.

February 26, 2026

Aadhvick Pal

Issue Brief

Pakistan on the Sidelines of US Mineral Diplomacy

While the US deepens strategic ties with India in critical minerals and advanced technologies, Pakistan finds itself sidelined, confined to tactical engagements.

February 25, 2026

Imran Khurshid

IDSA Comments

Dealing With the Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra

Lessons derived from the Mahabharata can guide us in dealing with self-improving, autonomous Artificial General Intelligence.

February 20, 2026

Vivek Chadha

Issue Brief

Türkiye–Egypt Rapprochement: Regional Implications

Türkiye’s President Erdoğan’s February 2026 visit to Cairo consolidates the structured strategic engagement between Türkiye and Egypt.

February 20, 2026

Abhishek Yadav

Issue Brief

Trump 2.0, Greenland and Arctic Geopolitics

The Trump administration’s intentions regarding Greenland have further militarised the Arctic region.

February 20, 2026

Bipandeep Sharma

Issue Brief

Jihadism and the Neo-Colonial Great Game for Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has become the eye of the global jihadist storm, with the Sahel region accounting for over half of terrorism-related fatalities worldwide in 2024.

February 19, 2026

Adil Rasheed

Issue Brief