Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

India–Bangladesh Land Trade: Non-Tariff Barriers

India–Bangladesh land trade continues to underperform, constrained not by the absence of preferential market access but by entrenched non-tariff barriers.

Cyrus Ghosh |
September 17, 2026 |
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China’s Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) in Focus

The GCI is one of the four global initiatives Xi Jinping put forward to pursue China’s core foreign policy concept, ‘Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind.’

Abhishek Kumar Darbey |
September 15, 2026 |
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25 years of the Global War on Terror

Despite significant successes, strategic fatigue vis-à-vis the fight against terrorism animates the post-9/11 world order.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
September 10, 2026 |
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Healthcare and National Security: Territorial Army Medical and Dental Corps Revitalisation

The revitalisation of the Territorial Army Medical and Dental Corps is a strategic imperative in the current geopolitical climate.

Saurabh Sachar |
September 09, 2026 |
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Forward-Deployed Engineering and AI in Defence Operations

Forward-Deployed Engineering embeds engineers close to users, providing swift adaptation based on operational experience.

Vivek Reshi |
September 09, 2026 |
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China’s AI Diplomacy and the Global South

China-led AI governance architecture allows Beijing to engage with non-Western countries without being dictated to by the US.

Mayuri Banerjee |
September 03, 2026 |
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The AfD’s Rise in German Politics

The AfD is projected to win the largest share of seats in the upcoming local elections in Germany’s eastern region of Saxony-Anhalt.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
September 03, 2026 |
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The Mecca Pact: A Middle-Power Coalition amid Turbulent Transition in West Asia

The Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye reflects a broader shift towards region-led security architecture in West Asia.

Deepika Saraswat |
September 01, 2026 |
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Diversification of the Philippines’ Strategic Partnerships

Manila is deepening its defence and security cooperation with like-minded countries such as India, Japan and Australia.

Simran Walia |
August 31, 2026 |
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PM Modi Travels to Central Asia: A Welcome Move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Bishkek and Tashkent will invigorate India’s bilateral and regional ties with Central Asian countries.

Ashok Sajjanhar |
August 27, 2026 |
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Data on a Beam of Light: Li-Fi and India’s Military Communications

Light-Fidelity (Li-Fi) is an important element of India's transition to a resilient, networked and spectrum-aware force.

Anamika Choudhary |
August 25, 2026 |
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Assessing Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper

The Defense of Japan 2026 White Paper underscores Japan’s perception of security threats but leaves open questions about policy independence from the US.

Arnab Dasgupta |
August 21, 2026 |
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PMF and Iraq’s Foreign-Policy Autonomy

The Popular Mobilisation Forces factions are the reason Iraq’s neutrality in the US–Israel wars on Iran has proved so fragile.

Aquib Mohd. Khan |
August 21, 2026 |
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Assessing Amnesty’s Claims on India–Israel Arms Transfers

Amnesty International does not assess India’s arms transfer to Israel with sufficient precision in terms of causation and legal responsibility.

Rahul Wankhede |
August 20, 2026 |
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The Unravelling of the Hybrid Regime in Pakistan

The hybrid regime in Pakistan appears to be unravelling due to a deteriorating internal security situation and growing societal unease.

Ashish Shukla |
August 19, 2026 |
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Building, Not Buying: India’s HALEU Decision

The only high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) India will be able to rely upon is HALEU it has built, or has deliberately preserved the capacity to build.

Kavya Wadhwa |
August 17, 2026 |
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History and Future of Japan’s Landmark Intelligence Reforms

Japan’s recent intelligence reforms complement its evolving security strategy, but historical concerns and questions regarding capabilities and political influence need attention.