IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Xi’s Visit to the US: Managing Constructive Strategic Stability

President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to the US is another high-level attempt to stabilise bilateral ties that remain highly volatile.

Mayuri Banerjee |
September 16, 2026 |
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Changing Fault Lines in Israel–Syria Dynamics

The 18 August IDF strike on Abu Duhur airbase has heightened Israeli–Turkish tensions and complicated the fragile Israel–Syria negotiations.

Hirak Jyoti Das |
September 16, 2026 |
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How ASEAN and the Quad Are Quietly Aligning in an Era of Strategic Competition

An annual high-level QUAD-ASEAN Forum could provide a structured platform for ensuring sustained cooperation and policy coordination.

Simran Walia |
September 15, 2026 |
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Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Challenge the Mecca Defence Alliance

The Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia is the first significant test of the credibility of the Makkah Defence Alliance.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
September 15, 2026 |
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BRICS and Space: Engaging Divergent Powers

The proposed BRICS Space Council could provide a platform for BRICS states to reconcile their differing positions on space security and sustainability.

Ajey Lele |
September 14, 2026 |
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Beyond Piracy: The Emerging Contest for Somalia’s Maritime Security

Piracy is resurging off Somalia’s coast as the international architecture that has been built to suppress it is fraying.

Abhishek Mishra |
September 09, 2026 |
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Fujairah and the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Fujairah’s potential development as an overseas Strategic Petroleum Reserve hub signals New Delhi’s drive to create resilient energy infrastructure beyond its sovereign borders.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
August 11, 2026 |
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The US–Saudi Nuclear Deal and the Politics of Strategic Exceptions

The July 2026 US–Saudi Arabia nuclear deal does not bind Riyadh to forgo enrichment and reprocessing, nor does it require the IAEA Additional Protocol.

Sreshtha Chakraborty |
August 11, 2026 |
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PM Modi’s Visit to Indonesia: Defence Cooperation and Strategic Convergence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia further strengthens bilateral defence cooperation, with positive implications for overall stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Om Prakash Das |
August 07, 2026 |
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India’s Scramjet Propulsion Programme

Scramjet combustion tests over the past two years indicate a technological transition towards endurance-oriented propulsion engineering.

Rahul Wankhede |
August 06, 2026 |
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The 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara: An Analysis

The 2026 NATO Summit highlighted the imperative to increase the alliance's defence investment, expand defence industrial production, and continue the support for Ukraine.

Khyati Singh |
August 04, 2026 |
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US–Nigeria Counter-Terror Cooperation

US–Nigeria counter-terrorism cooperation, with positive operational outcomes, offers lessons for developing resilient and sustainable regional counter-terrorism partnerships in Africa.

Miruthulani Murali |
July 30, 2026 |
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Military Applications of Edge Computing

Edge computing can be combined with other technologies like AI, 5G/6G, and Internet of Things to build a smart military ecosystem.

Vivek Reshi |
July 30, 2026 |
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Atoms for Al: The Promise of SHANTI Act

The SHANTI Act sets the tone for the promise of nuclear power to support rising electricity demand from the growth of AI data centres.

Hina Pandey |
July 29, 2026 |
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The BRICS 2026 Energy Ministers’ Communiqué

The 2026 communiqué reflects BRICS nations' reimagining of energy security, anchored in tech-centric innovation, Global South-led governance, and resilience.

Europe’s Sharpened Focus on Continental Defence

The Coalition of the Willing at the July 2026 Paris Summit agreed to build an integrated anti-ballistic missile coalition.

Turkish Defence Exports to the GCC States

Türkiye’s growing defence footprint in the Gulf reflects the convergence of strategic interests and expanding indigenous defence capabilities.

Abhishek Yadav |
July 22, 2026 |
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India’s 2028–29 UN Security Council Campaign: Africa beyond Bilateral Goodwill

India needs to convert longstanding partnerships into electoral support, particularly in Africa, to secure a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for the 2028–29 term.

Rajeesh Kumar |
July 21, 2026 |
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Mapping Australia in India’s Broader Uranium Strategy

The India–Australia uranium supply agreement helps India diversify its uranium import sources and meet its target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047.

IRSA 1.0 and India’s Indigenous SDR Communications Architecture

The release of the Indian Radio Software Architecture standard marks an important step in India’s evolving approach to defence communication technologies.

Rahul Wankhede |
July 17, 2026 |
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