IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Twentieth Anniversary of BRICS and India’s BRICS Summit Presidency

BRICS has a positive role to play as an anchor of geopolitical and geo-economic stability and promote reformed multilateralism.

Prashant Kumar Singh |
April 09, 2026 |
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Japan and the Iran Crisis

In the wake of the West Asian crisis, the challenge for Japan, a US ally, is to maintain strategic autonomy given its energy dependencies on the region.

Simran Walia |
April 09, 2026 |
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India’s Nuclear Energy Autonomy: Key Layers

India’s nuclear energy autonomy rests on reliable baseload generation, diversified and contractually secured fuel supply and an indigenous fuel-cycle capability.

Kavya Wadhwa |
April 08, 2026 |
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Ankara’s Perspective on the US–Israel War on Iran

In the wake of the US–Israel war on Iran, Ankara’s strategic space is narrowing due to conflict escalation, energy disruptions and renewed uncertainties relating to the Kurdish question.

Abhishek Yadav |
April 07, 2026 |
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China’s Pursuit of Satellite Internet Infrastructure

China is developing its mega-constellations of satellites to fulfil its objective of a satellite Internet communication system by 2035.

Drones in Israel–US–Iran War: Key Takeaways

In the ongoing US–Israel–Iran war, drones created multiple operational options for Iran.

Rajiv Kumar Narang |
April 02, 2026 |
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Artemis II: America Returns to the Moon

The broader goal of the Artemis programme is to establish human settlements on the lunar surface while laying the foundation for future deep-space exploration.

Ajey Lele |
April 02, 2026 |
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US–Israel–Iran War: Boots on the Ground?

‘Boots on the Ground’ in pursuit of expanded objectives would likely face stiff Iranian resistance and have severe humanitarian and political costs.

Gaurav Selopal |
April 02, 2026 |
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China’s 2026 Two Sessions: Key Takeaways

Strengthening domestic demand, self-reliance in strategic technologies, and reassertion of political and ideological control over the PLA featured prominently in the 2026 Two Sessions.

Mayuri Banerjee |
March 30, 2026 |
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Japan’s Evolving Security Strategy

The Ministry of Defence document, ‘Directions of Change in Defence Capabilities 1’, released on 12 March, offers a glimpse into the evolution of Japan’s security strategy.

Arnab Dasgupta |
March 23, 2026 |
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The First AI War: The Dilemma of Military Autonomy

The war in West Asia has seen an unprecedented use of Artificial Intelligence and autonomous systems like drones in the military kill chain.

Meghna Pradhan |
March 23, 2026 |
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The US–Israel War on Iran: Tehran’s Perceptions and Objectives

Iran is fighting a ‘war of balance’, using controlled horizontal escalation as a tool to impose sufficient costs on the US and its regional partners.

Deepika Saraswat |
March 23, 2026 |
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Cyber Operations in the Israel–US Conflict with Iran

Cyberattacks have formed an important supporting component of the joint Israel–US campaign against Iran.

Cherian Samuel |
March 19, 2026 |
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GCC’s Moment of Truth

Iran's targeting of GCC Member States represents an unprecedented challenge in the organisation’s 45-year history.

Beyond Defence: The Offensive Turn in US Cybersecurity Strategy

Offensive cyber operations are increasingly becoming an integral component of modern military campaigns.

Rohit Kumar Sharma |
March 13, 2026 |
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Between Washington and Beijing: Bangladesh’s Constrained Strategic Autonomy

The Tarique government’s pursuit of ‘strategic autonomy’ will remain constrained by the growing US–China rivalry in the region.

Nihar R. Nayak |
March 10, 2026 |
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Fostering Joint Warfighting: India’s Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations

The Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations seeks to create multi-domain operational capabilities.

Manish Kumar |
March 03, 2026 |
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The Afghan Taliban’s Many Challenges

The Taliban is navigating strained relations with Pakistan externally while confronting the threat posed by ISKP and deepening socio-political fault lines internally.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
February 27, 2026 |
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India–France Defence Cooperation: BEL-Safran JV for HAMMER Smart Munitions

The BEL-Safran JV for the production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground munitions will strengthen the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
February 27, 2026 |
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Pakistan on the Sidelines of US Mineral Diplomacy

While the US deepens strategic ties with India in critical minerals and advanced technologies, Pakistan finds itself sidelined, confined to tactical engagements.

Imran Khurshid |
February 25, 2026 |
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