IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

US Weapons Sales to West Asia amidst the Iran War

The challenge for the US defence industrial base will be to meet the increased demands of allies in conflict zones for critical high-end defence equipment.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
April 13, 2026 |
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China and the Iran Crisis

In the Iran crisis, a major strategic objective for Beijing was to frame itself as a ‘stabilising’ power, in contrast to Washington’s disruptive interventions.

Mayuri Banerjee |
April 13, 2026 |
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US/Israel–Iran War: Ceasefire and Beyond

The Iran conflict has reshaped global dynamics and irreversibly upended international norms.

Tanmay Pathak |
April 10, 2026 |
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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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