Data Protection Frameworks of India and the US: Data Sovereignty vs Market Flexibility India has implemented a unified framework emphasising data sovereignty while the US relies on sector-specific regulations and state laws that prioritise market flexibility. Khyati Singh January 30, 2025 Issue Brief
The India–US Partnership on Sonobuoys The India–US partnership for the co-production of sonobuoys can positively contribute to augmenting India’s naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region. R. Vignesh January 30, 2025 IDSA Comments
Taiwan’s Arms Procurement Policies in Context To tackle the China threat, Taiwan has imported significant amounts of defence equipment from the US, among other countries, while also strengthening its domestic defence industrial base. Alvina Antonia Almeida January 29, 2025 IDSA Comments
Trump’s First Day in Office: The Shape of Things to Come? Some of the Executive Orders released at the end of President Trump’s first day in office could foreshadow potential pain points in the relationship. Cherian Samuel January 28, 2025 IDSA Comments
The Nippon Steel Issue: An Unforeseen Irritant in Japan–US ties The Nippon Steel issue is a superfluous irritant in Japan–US ties at a time when both countries need each other strategically. Arnab Dasgupta January 24, 2025 IDSA Comments
Malaysia as 2025 ASEAN Chair Malaysia as Chair of ASEAN in 2025 seeks to promote digital transformation and further strengthen ASEAN’s trade and investment links. Simran Walia January 23, 2025 IDSA Comments
Turkiye: The Threat of the Neo-Ottoman Caliphate to Regional Security Turkiye’s over-ambitious foreign policy based on medieval revisionism can become a threat to regional security while hurting its still struggling economy. Adil Rasheed January 23, 2025 Issue Brief
Evolving Military Roles in Cyberspace: A Five Nation Perspective This monograph explores the varying approaches of the United States, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Israel towards military engagements in cyberspace, detailing their initial strategies, underlying expectations, and the resultant outcomes. By examining these diverse national strategies, the study provides insightful analysis into the evolving perspectives and practices regarding military involvement in cyberspace across different states. Cherian Samuel January 22, 2025 Monograph
Strengthening Defence R&D: Role of Academia The academia can play a major role by bridging innovation gaps and scaling critical technologies. Shayesta Nishat Ahmed January 20, 2025 Issue Brief
Chinese Nuclear Challenge and India’s Response India needs to accelerate the development of emerging technologies and integrate them with the weapon systems deployed on the ground in the light of the Chinese challenge. Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak January 20, 2025 IDSA Comments
