Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

Making Sense of President Trump’s Rhetoric on Panama Canal

President Trump’s statements on the Panama Canal may be a pressure tactic to force Panama to agree to another treaty establishing pre-1977 US pre-eminence in the country.

Saurabh Mishra |
February 27, 2025 |
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Computational Resource Control: The 2025 US AI Framework

The new US export control regulation for Responsible AI Diffusion creates a system for AI semiconductor access through country tiers and Validated End User (VEU) categories.

Meghna Pradhan |
February 25, 2025 |
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Defence Budget 2025–26: Key Highlights

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) budget estimates (BE) for 2025–26 saw an increase of 9.5 per cent over 2024–25 BE.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh |
February 17, 2025 |
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Russian Economy and the Ukraine Conflict

Russia’s economic performance has defied all predictions despite the Ukraine conflict.

Abhigyan Raktim Duarah |
February 13, 2025 |
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The Evolution of the Israel–Bahrain Relationship

Bahrain’s security partnership with the US, threat perceptions of Iran and cautious attitude towards Palestinian armed groups have shaped its outreach towards Israel.

Sandra Sajeev D Costa |
February 11, 2025 |
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Iran’s Growing Engagement of the Taliban: Strategic Necessity vs Opportunity

Iran has prioritised dialogue and diplomacy with the Taliban on key issues of water-sharing and border security.

Deepika Saraswat |
February 11, 2025 |
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JF-17 Aircraft Exports: Key Lessons for India’s Tejas Programme

Supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical challenges can hinder the future growth of JF-17 aircraft exports.

Namita Barthwal |
February 10, 2025 |
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Data Protection Frameworks of India and the US: Data Sovereignty vs Market Flexibility

India has implemented a unified framework emphasising data sovereignty while the US relies on sector-specific regulations and state laws that prioritise market flexibility.

Khyati Singh |
January 30, 2025 |
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Turkiye: The Threat of the Neo-Ottoman Caliphate to Regional Security

Turkiye’s over-ambitious foreign policy based on medieval revisionism can become a threat to regional security while hurting its still struggling economy.

Adil Rasheed |
January 23, 2025 |
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Strengthening Defence R&D: Role of Academia

The academia can play a major role by bridging innovation gaps and scaling critical technologies.

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed |
January 20, 2025 |
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