Defence Budget 2024-25: Trend Analysis The budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 2024-25 are Rs 621,540.85 crore, constituting 13.04 percent of the total Union Budget and 4.7 per cent higher than BE 2023-24. S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh February 16, 2024 Issue Brief
The Balticconnector Incident: Hybrid Attacks and Critical Infrastructure Protection The pressure on north Europe to bolster capabilities to protect its critical infrastructure in the light of the Balticconnector incident is high. Swasti Rao February 16, 2024 Issue Brief
The North Eastern Council and PM-DevINE The development needs of the NER States and security imperatives should be suitably factored in the PM-DevINE scheme. Gautam Sen February 16, 2024 IDSA Comments
Misogyny, Violent Extremism and National Security States must recognise that acts of violence against women are inextricably linked with other forms of extremism. Sia Jyoti February 12, 2024 Issue Brief
Turkiye–Pakistan Defence Cooperation: Evolving Dynamics Shared security interests and Turkiye’s growing indigenous capabilities will likely ensure that the Pakistan–Turkiye defence cooperation continues on its upward trajectory. Abhishek Yadav February 09, 2024 Issue Brief
AfD’s Remigration Agenda: Germany’s Challenge of Far-Right Extremism AfD’s remigration masterplan is a stark reminder of how far-right extremism remains a grave concern in Germany. Saman Ayesha Kidwai February 09, 2024 IDSA Comments
US Military’s Clean Energy Initiatives The US DoD has been fast-tracking clean energy initiatives to reduce its substantial carbon footprint. SIMRAN RATHORE February 06, 2024 IDSA Comments
India–Maldives Ties in Choppy Waters While President Muizzu’s policy towards India is short-sighted and lacks sophistication, India should continue with its measured response given the geo-strategic importance of Maldives. Ashok Sajjanhar February 05, 2024 IDSA Comments
Maldives’ President’s China Visit Maldivian foreign policy under President Muizzu is departing from the longstanding ‘India First’ policy towards a more pro-China stance. Anand Kumar February 05, 2024 Issue Brief
Deep Seabed Mining in the Arctic Norway’s decision in support of Arctic seabed mining could trigger ecological and geopolitical challenges. Bipandeep Sharma February 02, 2024 Issue Brief