Japan’s New Prime Minister: Domestic and Foreign Policy Impacts

Sanae Takaichi could draw Japan closer to the US, while maintaining steady relations with India and the ROK, even as relations with China are likely to remain challenging.

• Arnab Dasgupta |
• December 11, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Türkiye’s Renewed Engagement with the Gulf

Erdoğan’s October 2025 visit to Kuwait, Qatar and Oman signalled Ankara’s intent to deepen defence and economic relations with the Gulf.

• Abhishek Yadav |
• December 05, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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International Stabilisation Force in Gaza: A Turning Point or a Gamble?

The prospects for the success of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803 remain deeply uncertain.

• Rajeesh Kumar |
• December 02, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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New Momentum in the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan Relationship

The evolving Saudi–Pakistan relationship is a matter of concern for India, though it poses no direct or immediate security threat to India.

• Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
• December 01, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Israel–Hamas Ceasefire: An Assessment

Unclear disarmament mechanisms and fragile governance arrangements risk a prolonged ‘no-war, no-peace’ situation in Gaza.

• Hirak Jyoti Das |
• December 01, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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The Rise of the Far-Right in Japan

Sanseito’s rise in the political landscape signals a disruptive shift.

• Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
• December 01, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Fostering Joint Warfighting: India’s Joint Doctrine for Airborne and Heliborne Operations 2025

The Joint Doctrine for Airborne and Heliborne Operations seeks to enhance interoperability among the Indian Armed Forces.

• Manish Kumar |
• November 27, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Warfare and Its Environmental Impact

Wars and armed conflicts not only cost human lives but also inflict enormous damage on the environment.

• Opangmeren Jamir |
• November 26, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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China’s ‘Socialist Modernisation’ Gains Momentum

The Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee’s core focus was on ‘High-quality Development’ in pursuit of China’s ‘Socialist Modernisation’.

• Abhishek Kumar Darbey |
• November 25, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Trump’s ‘America First’ AI Policy

President Donald Trump has comprehensively restructured the US federal government’s role in regulating the development of artificial intelligence.

• Khyati Singh |
• November 21, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Technology, Armoured Forces and Future of Warfare

The weapon of the future is not a missile or a drone but the network that binds them together.

• Karanbir Singh Brar |
• November 20, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Economic Warfare and National Security Strategy

Economic warfare has emerged as a central instrument of statecraft in the 21st century.

• Shailendra Gavade |
• November 20, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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India’s Semiconductor Push: Defence Implications

India must work across the semiconductor value chain to achieve self-reliance, with particular focus on materials and skilled workforce.

• Gourav Yadav |
• November 20, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Decline of Left Wing Extremism in India

The Maoist movement in India has shrunk both in territorial reach and ideological influence due to key government initiatives.

• Abhishek Verma |
• November 18, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Generative AI and Military Applications: Is Civil–Military Fusion the Path of Choice?

Advanced militaries are actively collaborating with commercial enterprises to integrate Generative AI/LLMs into military applications.

• Nestor Derrick D’Souza |
• November 12, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Siang Upper Multipurpose Project: Sustainability and Indigenous Rights

The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project is an example of India's challenge of reconciling hydropower goals with ecological fragility and indigenous rights.

• Srotaswini Hazarika |
• November 12, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Pakistan’s Afghanistan Problem

The Taliban 2.0 have refused to bow to Pakistan’s dictates on multiple issues, including on cracking down on the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and their relationship with India.

• Priyanka Singh |
• November 11, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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US–China Cyber Relations and the Weaponisation of Microsoft Platforms

China has increasingly exploited Microsoft vulnerabilities in its cyber rivalry with the US.

• Ishanya Sharma |
• November 11, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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The 12th ADMM-Plus Meeting: Future Prospects

The ADMM-Plus plays a critical role in building regional solidarity through practical cooperation.

• Temjenmeren Ao |
• November 11, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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An Indigenous Unified Defence Cloud: Securing India’s Digital Sovereignty

An indigenous Armed Forces Cloud is crucial for protecting national security, enhancing operational readiness and preserving technological independence.

• Mohit Walia |
• November 10, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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