Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

India and the Global LAWS Debates

India is championing flexible, voluntary commitments that enshrine human accountability and compliance with International Humanitarian Law norms in military AI.

Meghna Pradhan |
May 22, 2025 |
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Operation Sindoor and China’s Response

Chinese responses to the India–Pakistan conflict is a reminder of the perennial strategic challenge that the China–Pakistan nexus poses to India’s security.

Digital War: Pakistan’s Cyber Activity Against India

The uptick in cyber attacks following the Pahalgam terror incident reflects a pattern seen in other conflict zones in Europe and West Asia.

Japan–China Relations: Détente or Holding Action?

Japan–China strategic and diplomatic divergences co-exist alongside mutual attempts to steer the bilateral ties towards a positive trajectory.

Pakistan’s Misadventure in Pahalgam: Strategic Choices from the Mahabharata

The Indian government’s response to Pahalgam should draw lessons from strategic thought derived from the Mahabharata.

Vivek Chadha |
May 02, 2025 |
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The Israel–Hamas War and Turkish Policy Responses

Türkiye has taken increasingly confrontational measures against Israel for its military response to the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

Abhishek Yadav |
May 02, 2025 |
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Balancing Legacy and Innovation: Russia, US and India’s Defence Procurement Policies

India–US defence ties are part of one of the most transformational bilateral relationships of the 21st century.

Russia’s Arctic LNG: A Potential Alternative for India’s Energy Security

Projects in the Russian Arctic offer India strategic alternatives for the consistent supply of LNG.

Bipandeep Sharma |
April 29, 2025 |
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Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs and Taiwan’s Response Strategy

While the tariff issue alone does not appear to pose any instability to US-Taiwan ties, it provides an opportunity for Taiwan to have a re-look at its macroeconomic policies.

Prashant Kumar Singh |
April 24, 2025 |
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China’s Private Security Personnel in Pakistan: Implications for Regional Stability

Chinese security entities operating within its borders risks undermining Islamabad’s control over internal security affairs.

Namita Barthwal |
April 09, 2025 |
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Promoting India’s Defence Industry: The Role of Defence Exhibition Organisation

The Defence Exhibition Organisation has successfully positioned India as a key player in the global defence ecosystem, through flagship events such as Aero India and DefExpo.

Rahul Wankhede |
April 08, 2025 |
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The Philippines’ Horizon 3 Military Modernisation Programme

The Philippines has set aside US$ 35 billion for the ‘Re-Horizon 3’ military modernisation initiative.

Simran Walia |
March 28, 2025 |
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The Second Trump Administration and Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia remains a key partner for the US given that both sides have multiple shared interests.

Temjenmeren Ao |
March 24, 2025 |
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China’s Road to Great Rejuvenation: From Opening Up to New Quality Productive Forces

Beijing sees New Quality Productive Forces (NQPF) (comprising big data, AI and other disruptive technologies) as key to national rejuvenation.

Mayuri Banerjee |
March 20, 2025 |
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The P-75I Saga and India’s Submarine-Building Journey

The P-75I programme can be regarded as an inflection point for strengthening India’s defence industrial ecosystem for achieving ‘atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in submarine technology.