Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

India’s Path to Defence Self-Reliance: Challenges and Progress in the iDEX Initiative

The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative is a key programme to make India a technological hub for defence manufacturing.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed
July 19, 2024 |
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The Emerging Contours of the Philippines’ Maritime Strategy

The Philippines is building new security partnerships as well as undertaking new maritime strategies to address some of the asymmetries in the maritime space vis-à-vis China.

Temjenmeren Ao
July 16, 2024 |
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Sheikh Hasina’s State Visit to India

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's state visit, the first during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third consecutive term, underscores the importance both nations place on the India–Bangladesh relationship.

Anand Kumar
July 15, 2024 |
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Pezeshkian’s Victory and Return to a ‘Balanced’ Foreign Policy

Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory in Iran’s snap presidential election has unexpectedly brought reformists back to the political arena.

Deepika Saraswat
July 12, 2024 |
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Putin’s Visit to North Korea: An Assessment

New strategic equations are developing in the Russia–North Korea relationship.

Rajorshi Roy
July 11, 2024 |
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Decoding Key Naval Responses to the Red Sea Crisis

The peaceful resolution of the civil war in Yemen is key to addressing the maritime security challenges in the Red Sea region.

Africa and the United Nations Summit of the Future

The upcoming United Nations Summit of the Future presents a critical opportunity for Africa to advocate for more inclusive and equitable global governance.