NPT Review Conference 2026: Process and Prospects in a Fragmented Nuclear Order Given the ongoing geopolitical contestations involving great powers, the 2026 RevCon is heading towards a potential failure to reach a consensus document. Abhishek Verma | | Issue Brief
Civil–Military Relations under Strain in the US The removal of senior military commanders by the Trump administration has raised questions about the balance between civilian authority and professional military advice. Gaurav Selopal | | Issue Brief
Ukraine’s Outreach to West Asia Ukraine’s March–April 2026 outreach to West Asia comes amidst deepening alignment between Russia and Iran. Abhishek Yadav | | IDSA Comments
Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and India–Russia Cooperation Russia’s Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and its further extension to Asia, particularly India, could strengthen India–Russia bilateral cooperation. Bipandeep Sharma | | Issue Brief
The Resilience and Internationalisation of ISIS Somalia ISIS Somalia has demonstrated ideological and organisational resilience with echoing ramifications for the violent extremist landscape. Saman Ayesha Kidwai | | Issue Brief
Maldivian Economy under Muizzu Administration Effective strategies are needed for the Maldives to mitigate risks associated with huge debt repayments and external shocks. Gulbin Sultana | | Issue Brief
Beyond the Accidents: LCA Tejas and the Politics of Perception in Defence Markets India’s defence-industrial technological progress must be matched by mature communication strategies, production reliability and global engagement. Rahul Wankhede | | Issue Brief
Will the 2026 NPT Rev Con Resolve the ‘Inalienable Right to Nuclear Energy’ Dilemma? The 11th NPT Review Conference is unlikely to resolve the dilemma of the ‘inalienable right to nuclear energy’. Hina Pandey | | Issue Brief
Correlating US Aggression on Cuba, Venezuela and Iran: The Oil Factor Oil fits in as the variable correlating to Trump’s military aggression against Venezuela and Iran and threats against Cuba. Saurabh Mishra | | Issue Brief
The Japan–US Summit Meeting and Its Impacts on Japan’s Security Posture Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the United States underscored Japan’s desire to maintain strong US ties amid global uncertainty. Arnab Dasgupta | | Issue Brief
