Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

India, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Evolving Dynamics

South Asia is witnessing new alignments, with divergences between old allies (the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan) and convergences between new partners (India and the Afghan Taliban).

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 28, 2025 |
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The Trump–Albanese Meeting and the Future of AUKUS

The future of AUKUS after the Trump–Albanese meeting appears more secure than some feared but less specific than supporters hope.

Abhay Kumar Singh , R. Vignesh |
October 24, 2025 |
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Weather Warfare and Indian Armed Forces

India must be prepared to protect its interests against weather warfare or risk strategic surprises from clouds seeded just beyond the horizon.

Swapnil J. Bathe |
October 15, 2025 |
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Left-Wing Extremism in Maharashtra: Counterinsurgency Strategies and Current Challenges

While Maharashtra has witnessed a significant decline in Naxal violence, tribal grievances must be addressed effectively.

Anushka Chavan |
October 09, 2025 |
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Contextualising Trump’s Bagram Pivot

President Donald Trump’s wish to reclaim the Bagram airbase could be a negotiating tactic to strike a deal with the Taliban regime.

Priyanka Singh |
October 08, 2025 |
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Red Sea Cable Cuts: Envisaging Operational Framework for Securing Critical Undersea Infrastructure

The recent incidents of cable cuts in the Red Sea highlight the need to develop operational strategies in the Indian Ocean Region to secure Critical Undersea Infrastructure.

R. Vignesh |
October 07, 2025 |
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The Rohingya Crisis amid Shifting Dynamics in Rakhine

The growing armed conflict between the Arakan Army and the Myanmar military in Rakhine State since late 2023 has left nearly one million Rohingya refugees stranded in camps.