Leveraging Cyber Power: A Study of the Approaches and Responses of the Major Powers The monograph looks at how major powers have tried to pursue three objectives in cyberspace, viz. (1) strengthening or enhancing national cyber defences, and (2) striving to shape the international cyber environment by leveraging economic and technological capabilities, and (3) through defining and evangelising international cyber norms. A section on the cybersecurity preparedness of the countries of the South Asian region is incorporated to highlight those vulnerabilities and deficient capacities and capabilities that give the major powers a foothold to pursue their objectives. Cherian Samuel 2021 Monograph
India’s Iraq Policy: Past, Present & Future Iraq is a vital country in the region. It is an essential part of India's extended neighbourhood, not merely for its ineluctable geopolitical and geo-economic significance but also because of its vast historical and cultural importance. Prabhat Jawla 2023 Monograph
Japan’s Defence Industrial Policy Reform: Debates and Implications for International Cooperation The revised National Security Strategy makes a cogent case of Japan’s evolving character as a decisive security actor. The conversation in Tokyo demonstrates a renewed sense of urgency in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Sino-US strategic contest, and post-pandemic mainstreaming of economic security. Titli Basu 2023 Monograph
India’s Role in Global Governance: Assessment of Engagement with Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding An analysis of India in global governance showcases India as a versatile actor. Its role in the governance of different issue areas namely climate change, development assistance, trade and disarmament has been tempered by the nature of the regime in each case. Arpita Anant 2022 Monograph
Missile Defence and China China has considerably improved its missile defence capabilities which is generally thought as a way to counter the US nuclear superiority after the abolition of the ABM Treaty. However, the Chinese responses show a broader understanding that the US nuclear superiority is more than a competition to reduce the efficiency of the Chinese deterrence. M.S. Prathibha 2023 Monograph
Japan and the Philippines: Towards a Stronger Strategic Partnership The Philippines became the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member state to sign a defence pact with Japan. Sriram Vellore December 06, 2023 IDSA Comments
Land to Seas: The Deployment of China’s Nuclear Forces China's deployment of nuclear forces are diversifying in an effort to achieve effective deterrence against its adversaries. Whereas the robustness of its nuclear posture might mean that it is moving away from its limited arsenal, however, its strategies and patterns of deployment indicate the PLA Rocket Forces are focused on improving its response and coordination for a seamless and rapid counter-strike, updating its strategy of deployment of missile systems to reduce its vulnerabilities in the post-missile defence nuclear environment and integrate its nuclear responses to portray an effective deterrence. M.S. Prathibha 2023 Monograph
Israel–Hamas War 2023: Beyond IDF’s Military Operations Lie Israel’s Intractable Challenges While Israel is determined to destroy Hamas, terrorist groups are known to survive the loss of their leaders and members. Rajneesh Singh December 01, 2023 Issue Brief
Social Media and Counter-Terror Operations Social media platform usage during course of counter-terror operations can lead to adverse fallouts. Shashank Ranjan December 01, 2023 IDSA Comments
S&T Initiatives and the Strategic Advance of India–US Relations There is now a forward-looking embrace of science and technology cooperation in India–US relations. Cherian Samuel November 30, 2023 IDSA Comments
