Simran Walia

In the wake of the West Asian crisis, the challenge for Japan, a US ally, is to maintain strategic autonomy given its energy dependencies on the region.

• Simran Walia |
• April 09, 2026 |
• IDSA Comments

Research analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Simran Walia’s article ‘What Tokyo's New Long-Range Counterstrike Capabilities Mean’ has been published in Japan Forward on 03 April 2026. The new long-range missile deployment marks a major strategic shift, boosting deterrence while testing constitutional limits, costs, and integration, says Ms Walia. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

The Japan–Australia Special Strategic Partnership has become an important pillar of Indo-Pacific stability.

• Simran Walia |
• March 16, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Simran Walia’s article ‘Takaichi’s mandate strengthens India–Japan strategic convergence’ has been published in Deccan Herald on 12 February 2026. Japan under Takaichi is moving toward a posture where military capability is openly acknowledged as central to national policy, writes Ms Walia. Read Complete Article [+]

The Japan–Philippines Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) aims to enhance interoperability and rapid-response capabilities.

• Simran Walia |
• February 02, 2026 |
• IDSA Comments

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Simran Walia’s article ‘How Will China’s New Export Controls Impact Japan?’ has been published in ‘The Diplomat’ on 10 January 2026. China has prohibited dual-use goods, including some rare earth elements, from being exported to Japan, writes Ms Walia. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

The Philippines would be required to maintain a precise yet forceful strategic approach to fulfil its 2026 Chairmanship goals.

• Simran Walia |
• December 23, 2025 |
• IDSA Comments

Research Analyst, Ms Simran Walia’s paper ‘Evolution of Japan’s official development assistance amidst great power competition in the Indo-Pacific: 1992 onwards’ has been published in the Journal of Indian Ocean Region on 17 November 2025. Japan's foreign and security policies are becoming increasingly aligned due to the growing great power rivalry sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's rise to prominence. This paper examines how these developments have impacted the Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy, which the Japanese government considers an essential diplomatic tool. Read Complete Article [+] Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way reflect the views of MP-IDSA or the Government of India.

Research Analyst, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Ms Simran Walia’s article ‘Under Takaichi, Tokyo becomes a partner of conviction for Washington’ has been published in ‘The Strategist’ on 05 November 2025. Japan has shed much of its postwar restraint and is now embracing a role corresponding with its economic and technological weight… Japan’s readiness to step up on defence, technology and supply-chain resilience signals that the era of US primacy supported by mostly passive partners is ending, writes Ms Walia. Read more 

The Singapore–Australia enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) positions both countries to leverage opportunities in a rapidly changing regional and global environment.

• Simran Walia |
• October 22, 2025 |
• IDSA Comments