The Israel–Iran War and the Nuclear Factor

The Israel–Iran War has raised serious questions regarding the credibility of the IAEA and highlighted structural deficiencies in the NPT.

• Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak |
• July 23, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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The Quad, Africa, and Competition for Critical Minerals

The Quad can offer a compelling, inclusive alternative to China’s mineral dominance through an Africa-centered critical minerals strategy.

• Mohanasakthivel J |
• July 18, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Yoga Kshema: Its Roots and Relevance in the Contemporary Strategic Landscape

Yoga kshema implies prosperity and protection, two distinct conditions that are not achieved in isolation but are closely interlinked.

• Vivek Chadha |
• July 16, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Xi Jinping’s Crackdown on Corruption in the PLA

President Xi Jinping has prosecuted some of the seniormost Chinese military officials for corruption.

• Abhishek Kumar Darbey |
• July 15, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Two Japanese Scholars’ Visions for the Indo-Pacific: An Assessment

Two influential Japanese scholars’ visions of the Indo-Pacific region offer divergent perspectives on the evolution of thinking on the concept among Japanese strategists.

• Arnab Dasgupta |
• July 14, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Iranian Nuclear Question and Israel’s Threat Perceptions

The prospects for lasting peace in the West Asian region remain minimal despite the ceasefire in the aftermath of the 12-day Iran–Israel war.

• Rohit Kumar Sharma , Abhishek Verma |
• July 11, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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The 12-Day Iran–Israel War and Reverberations in West Asia

The Iran–Israel war will significantly impact the future geopolitics and security in the West Asian region.

• Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
• July 11, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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China’s Two Sessions 2025: Influence of CPC’s Political Ideas

The Two Sessions (两会) 2025 reflected the key political ideas driving China’s pursuit of economic reforms.

• M.S. Prathibha |
• July 10, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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From Diffusion to Discretion: Contextualising US Pivot in Compute Control

The abrupt rescission of the AI Diffusion Framework marks a significant shift in US approach to AI policy.

• Meghna Pradhan |
• July 04, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Hypersonic Weapons and Contemporary Conflicts

The use of hypersonic weapons in the Russia–Ukraine war and increasing relevance in the Middle East is reflective of a major paradigm shift in contemporary conflicts.

• Amita |
• July 03, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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DF-31AG Test and PLA Rocket Forces’ Nuclear Choices

The September 2024 DF-31AG test showed to some extent the success of the efforts aimed at the streamlining of the priorities of the Rocket Forces.

• M.S. Prathibha |
• June 18, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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The Bibi–Sisi Rift: Threat to Camp David Accords

Multiple factors, including Egypt’s increasingly close ties with China, Russia and Turkiye, are threatening to derail the 1978 Camp David Accords.

• Adil Rasheed |
• June 13, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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The Recall Campaign and Political Polarisation in Taiwan

The unprecedented scale of the ongoing recall campaign has revealed a deep political polarisation in Taiwan.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• June 10, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Ankara’s Pakistan Tilt: Fallout on India–Türkiye Relations

Türkiye’s recognition of India’s genuine security concerns is essential if there has to be a forward movement in India–Turkiye ties.

• Abhishek Yadav |
• June 10, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Taiwanese Assessments and Responses to ‘United Front’ Threats

The Taiwanese government has put in place a series of legislative and security measures to counter ‘united front’ threats from China.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• June 04, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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US Funding Cuts and the Future of Africa’s Public Health

Africa’s fragile health systems are being undermined due to withdrawal of US funding support to aid programmes.

• Rajeesh Kumar |
• May 28, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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China’s Pursuit of Aircraft Carriers

China has made significant progress in equipping the PLA Navy with aircraft carriers of increasing sophistication and capabilities.

• Abhishek Kumar Darbey |
• May 26, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Sharp Appreciation in New Taiwan Dollar vs US Dollar: Reasons and Implications

The New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) saw a sharp appreciation vis-à-vis the US Dollar in the backdrop of trade talks with the US.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• May 23, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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Operation Sindoor: Japan’s Response

Japanese officials and analysts must pay greater attention to the risks inherent in equating India with Pakistan—a so-called ‘iron brother’ of strategic rival China.

• Arnab Dasgupta |
• May 23, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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The India–Pakistan Armed Conflict: Chinese Reactions

Chinese reactions to the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor highlighted its close relations with Pakistan.

• Mayuri Banerjee |
• May 22, 2025 |
• Issue Brief

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