IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

From Hostility to Cooperation? China’s Efforts at Mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Deep-rooted tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan will continue to hinder progress on mutually beneficial projects despite Beijing's efforts.

Namita Barthwal |
June 02, 2025 |
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Tech Deals and Trump’s West Asia Trip

Tech deals dominated in US President Donald Trump’s first overseas visit of his second term to the Gulf region.

Khyati Singh |
May 27, 2025 |
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Why India’s Defence Start-ups and MSMEs Must Think Civilian Too

Start-ups and MSMEs must innovate for defence and civilian needs of the Indian as well as the foreign markets.

Rahul Wankhede |
May 27, 2025 |
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The Future of the India–US Partnership

US President Donald Trump’s recent statements have equated India and Pakistan while it is clear that Pakistan is the perpetrator of terrorism and India the victim.

Ashok Sajjanhar |
May 22, 2025 |
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Balikatan Exercise 2025: Bolstering US–Philippines Defence Cooperation

Amid escalating strategic rivalries in the Indo-Pacific, the Balikatan Exercise 2025 underscored a resolve to deter coercion and maintain a rules-based maritime order.

Simran Walia |
May 21, 2025 |
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Trump’s Tariff War Offers India a Chance to Make Inroads into Africa

India can emerge as a partner of consequence and help in Africa’s economic integration in the wake of the Trump tariffs.

Abhishek Mishra |
May 21, 2025 |
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Diplomacy in the Age of Social Media

India and the US have demonstrated resilience in maintaining high-level engagement, despite episodes of public miscommunication.

Cherian Samuel |
May 20, 2025 |
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Is Bangladesh Eyeing India’s Northeast? An Emerging Security Dilemma

The possibility of a three-pronged strategic encirclement involving China, Pakistan and an unstable Bangladesh necessitates a recalibrated Indian approach.

Anand Kumar |
May 20, 2025 |
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India–Angola Defence Cooperation

The India–Angola defence cooperation is set to expand through a US$ 200 million line of credit for the modernisation of Angola’s armed forces.

Rahul Wankhede |
May 20, 2025 |
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US–Ukraine Strategic Cooperation in Resource Extraction

The US–Ukraine agreement to boost strategic cooperation in resource extraction could have a major political and economic impact on the US–Ukraine bilateral ties.

Ajey Lele |
May 05, 2025 |
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