Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

Dealing With the Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra

Lessons derived from the Mahabharata can guide us in dealing with self-improving, autonomous Artificial General Intelligence.

Vivek Chadha |
February 20, 2026 |
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Türkiye–Egypt Rapprochement: Regional Implications

Türkiye’s President Erdoğan’s February 2026 visit to Cairo consolidates the structured strategic engagement between Türkiye and Egypt.

Abhishek Yadav |
February 20, 2026 |
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Trump 2.0, Greenland and Arctic Geopolitics

The Trump administration’s intentions regarding Greenland have further militarised the Arctic region.

Bipandeep Sharma |
February 20, 2026 |
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Jihadism and the Neo-Colonial Great Game for Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa has become the eye of the global jihadist storm, with the Sahel region accounting for over half of terrorism-related fatalities worldwide in 2024.

Adil Rasheed |
February 19, 2026 |
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Xi Jinping, the Chinese Military and the Struggle for Power

With the dismissal of five members of the Central Military Commission, the core decision-making body consists only of Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin.

Abhishek Kumar Darbey |
February 19, 2026 |
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The Dokdo/Takeshima Islands: A Flashpoint of ‘Competitive Nationalisms’?

Heightened activity around Dokdo/Takeshima by the ROK could generate a ‘clash of nationalisms’ with Japan and endanger delicate bilateral relations.

Arnab Dasgupta |
February 19, 2026 |
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The Gulf Regional Stability under Strain

The rapidly evolving political and security dynamics in the Gulf are likely to have significant repercussions for broader strategic stability.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
February 18, 2026 |
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Contextualising Xi Jinping’s New Year Addresses

Issues concerning economic and technological modernisation, party discipline and geopolitical manoeuvring were central to President Xi Jinping’s New Year's address.