Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

China’s Nuclear Arsenal: An Assessment

The qualitative and quantitative advances in the Chinese nuclear arsenal are creating a huge gap between Indian and Chinese nuclear numbers.

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak
September 13, 2024 |
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Afghanistan’s Qosh Tepa Canal: Potential Impact on Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan

The Qosh Tepa canal development in Afghanistan highlights the need for collaborative management to address potential transboundary water disputes.

Anusua Ganguly
September 11, 2024 |
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South Korea and Nuclear Weapons: An Analysis

In recent months, public support for South Korea’s own nuclear weapons has increased.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
September 06, 2024 |
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AUKUS Agreement for Cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion: Key Takeaways

The US, UK and Australia agreement for cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion (NNP) presents a viable legal framework under which NNP technology can be transferred to Australia.

R. Vignesh
September 06, 2024 |
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Defence Budget 2024–25: Key Highlights

In the regular budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence for 2024–25, there is continuing focus on innovation, domestic procurement, operational readiness and prioritising the well-being of the Service personnel.

Saudi–Iran Rapprochement: An Assessment

The Saudi–Iran rapprochement mediated by China was a significant development in a volatile region buffeted by heightened geopolitical tensions.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai
September 01, 2024 |
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Nepal’s Political Maze: Navigating the Revolving Coalition Door

The coalition between the two largest parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), is more of a necessity than a choice in Nepal’s unstable politics.

Afroz Khan , Sneha M
August 30, 2024 |
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Vibrant Village Programme: A Focussed Attempt to Develop Border Areas?

The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing remote villages along India’s northern borders.

Pushpita Das
August 28, 2024 |
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Bangladesh in Transition: Foreign Investments and Supply Chains

Bangladesh’s ability to sustain FDI and its role in regional supply chains is in focus after the recent domestic political turmoil.

Akash Sahu
August 27, 2024 |
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South Korea’s Response to Russia–North Korea ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’

The signing of a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ agreement between Russia and North Korea for mutual defence assistance has raised serious concerns in South Korea.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
August 14, 2024 |
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