G20 Johannesburg Endorses Critical Minerals Framework The US's absence from the 2025 G20 discussions on critical minerals weakens collective efforts to counterbalance China’s influence. Ajey Lele | November 24, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
Mutual Defence Treaty between PNG and Australia: Key Aspects The Pukpuk Treaty aims to create a shield against China's excessive influence on the security architecture of the Indo-Pacific. Zeeshan Ali | November 24, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
Analysing Trump’s Nuclear Rhetoric Satellite imagery and expert analysis reveal significant expansion of nuclear testing sites in Russia, China and the US. Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak | November 24, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
China’s Ambition to Reform Global Governance China’s deepening acrimony with the West and its neighbours will be important determinants of the success of China’s global governance agenda. Mayuri Banerjee | November 21, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
Trump’s Military Threat to Nigeria over ‘Christian Genocide’ by Jihadists The threat of US intervention in Nigeria could worsen an already intractable security threat to the region. Adil Rasheed | November 17, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
Sir Creek in the Crosshairs: An Analysis Pakistan's construction of new military infrastructure on the western bank of Sir Creek has renewed attention on the long-standing boundary dispute. Namita Barthwal | November 17, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
Western hydrocarbon imports from Russia since the Ukraine Crisis The charge that India’s oil imports from Russia support its military agenda in Ukraine is irrational. Bipandeep Sharma | November 14, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
Change and Continuity: India’s Growing Engagement with the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan Even as India normalises diplomatic ties with the Taliban, its long-term Afghanistan strategy remains focused on developmental efforts. Deepika Saraswat | November 13, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
Ricin Threat and the Jihadist Conspiracy against India Gujarat police’s recent seizure of four kg of castor-bean mash, which is used to extract ricin, marks India’s first confirmed seizure of the bio-toxin intended for subversive purposes. Animesh Roul | November 13, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
The Risk of a Renewed Nuclear Arms Race Donald Trump’s decision to resume US nuclear testing risks reigniting a competitive nuclear build-up that could destabilise international security. Abhishek Verma | November 10, 2025 | IDSA Comments Read More
