IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Saudi-Pakistan Mutual Defence Agreement and Shifting Alignments in West Asia

The Saudi-Pakistan defence pact symbolises regional actors' growing autonomy and assertiveness in reshaping the regional security environment.

Deepika Saraswat |
September 30, 2025 |
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India–European Union Defence Cooperation: Avenues for Collaboration

Defence and security cooperation can become the mainstay of the India-EU relationship.

Jason Wahlang |
September 25, 2025 |
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Japan and Australia Deepen Defence Cooperation

Japan and Australia have strengthened their defence partnership, exemplified by the August 2025 US$ 6 billion Mogami-class frigate deal.

Simran Walia |
September 25, 2025 |
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Shigeru Ishiba’s Diplomatic Legacy

While Prime Minister Ishiba’s untimely exit marks the return of political instability in Japan, he helped navigate Japan through extreme international uncertainty.

Arnab Dasgupta |
September 23, 2025 |
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Africa’s New Leadership and Resource Nationalism

Africa’s new breed of leaders are renegotiating their role in the fast-changing world order with critical minerals as an important bargaining chip.

Abhishek Mishra |
September 09, 2025 |
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The Total Failure of the Recall Campaign in Taiwan

The defeat of the recall motions against opposition KMT parliamentarians can be interpreted as the Taiwanese people’s message to the government to reconsider its security discourse.

Prashant Kumar Singh |
September 02, 2025 |
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How Imminent is the Next Israel–Iran War

Some strategic experts fear there is a high probability of a renewed and expansive Israel–Iran war in the coming months.

Adil Rasheed |
September 01, 2025 |
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The Unease amid Newfound Warmth in Pakistan–Bangladesh Relations

Pakistan–Bangladesh bilateral relations may be witnessing some warmth due to Bangladesh's changed domestic political situation, but the ghost of 1971 still casts a shadow.

Ashish Shukla |
September 01, 2025 |
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Sergio Gor and the Future Trajectory of India–US Relations

Additional responsibilities related to South and Central Asian Affairs on the new US Ambassadorial nominee could lead to diminished attention on the India–US ‘Global and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’.

Ashok Sajjanhar |
August 29, 2025 |
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Counter Drone Systems: A Primer

A multi-layered counter-drone architecture integrates electronic warfare systems, kinetic hard kill systems, and emerging technologies such as Directed Energy Weapons.

Brahmshakti |
August 29, 2025 |
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