Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

The Unravelling of the Global Nuclear Order

The global nuclear order, made up of the international nuclear regime, bipolar nuclear hegemony, extended nuclear deterrence, and the nuclear taboo, is gradually unravelling.

Extremist Resilience in Africa

Violent non-state actors across Africa have demonstrated ideological and operational resilience and have used violence to extract concessions from states.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
April 06, 2026 |
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Mapping India–Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation

During Prime Minister Modi's February 2026 visit to Israel, cybersecurity emerged as a key area of cooperation.

Rohit Kumar Sharma |
April 06, 2026 |
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Conflict, Cross-border Movement and Food Insecurity in Sudan

Sudan’s declining agricultural output reflects a complex set of challenges that intersect migration dynamics, governance constraints and conflict.

Limits of Industrial Endurance and Doctrines: Lessons from War in West Asia*

The high tempo of operations in the ongoing war in West Asia has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the US supply chain.

Rajneesh Singh |
April 02, 2026 |
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Fighting Asymmetrically Weak: Lessons from the West Asia War

Iran has maintained a display of stiff resistance and landed a few punches above its weight against the US and Israel.

Nestor Derrick D’Souza , Namita Barthwal |
April 01, 2026 |
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‘Boots on the Ground’ In Iran: An Assessment

The allure of putting boots on the ground grows stronger as the conflict drags on, and a conclusive victory seems elusive for the US/Israel, creating an Augean dilemma for its strategic leadership.

Tanmay Pathak |
March 30, 2026 |
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Operations Absolute Resolve and Epic Fury: Role of Artificial Intelligence

The introduction and integration of AI into military systems have fundamentally altered the dynamics of military operations.

Khyati Singh |
March 30, 2026 |
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Maritime Dimensions of the West Asia War

The maritime theatre is increasingly shaping the strategic outcome of the US–Israel–Iran war.

AI and Extremist Propaganda: An Assessment

The future wave of violent extremism will be increasingly decentralised, AI-driven, and post-organisational, requiring a new-age counter-violent extremist framework.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
March 25, 2026 |
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