SHANTI Act and India’s Nuclear Energy Governance Framework

The SHANTI Act establishes a unified legal framework designed to address India’s contemporary and future energy requirements.

• Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak , Bhawna Budhwar |
• February 17, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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म्यांमार चुनाव 2026: संवैधानिक बहाली या सैन्य वर्चस्व का नया अध्याय?

गृहयुद्ध के बीच हुए म्यांमार चुनाव के बाद भी पुराने सवाल जस के तस बने हुए हैं।

• Om Prakash Das |
• February 17, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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India’s BRICS Presidency: Challenges and Opportunities

India’s success as the 2026 BRICS Chair will depend on its ability to keep the group focused on functional cooperation, including health, climate finance and multilateral reform.

• Ashok Sajjanhar |
• February 16, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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Ministry of Defence 2026–27 Budget Estimates: An Analysis

The budget estimates (BE) for the Ministry of Defence stand at Rs 784,678.3 crore, an increase of Rs 103,468.03 crore (15.2 per cent) over 2025–26 BE.

• S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh |
• February 13, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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Atmanirbharta in Defence: Key Considerations

India needs to build a defence-industrial ecosystem that reflects its long-term national objectives.

• Rahul Wankhede |
• February 06, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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Indian Expatriates and Labour Reforms in GCC Countries

The revised labour laws in GCC countries have both positive and negative effects on the Indian diaspora residing in these countries.

• Tabassum |
• February 05, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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The Taliban–Russia Re-Connect

President Putin accepting the credentials of the new Afghan ambassador marks the culmination of Russia's paced rapprochement with the Taliban.

• Priyanka Singh |
• January 29, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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Pakistan’s Hangor-Class Submarines: Strategic Implications for India

Hangor-class submarines can expand the Pakistan Navy’s ability to sustain an underwater presence.

• Namita Barthwal |
• January 23, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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The Yellow Sea Dispute: Provisional Arrangements and Persistent Deadlock

The January 2026 South Korea–China summit meeting produced minimal progress on the Yellow Sea maritime boundary issue.

• Abhay Kumar Singh |
• January 22, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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The US National Security Strategy 2025: Competing for Power in a Fragmenting World

The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) reflects a shift in how the US defines and pursues its national interests.

• Rajeesh Kumar |
• January 15, 2026 |
• Issue Brief

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