Is Xi Jinping in Control for the Fourth Term? A Reality Check Xi Jinping has amassed more personal power than any Chinese leader in decades. Since becoming General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in 2012, Xi has systematically centralised authority... K. Shanaz | January-March 2026 | Journal of Defence Studies
Editorial I am pleased to present to the readers the first issue of 2026, featuring five analytically rich articles, four commentaries and four book reviews. I would also like to inform... Vivek Chadha | January-March 2026 | Journal of Defence Studies
Strategic Interdependence without Accession: EU–Türkiye Relations Mutual security, economic and regional interests continue to sustain the EU–Türkiye cooperation despite persistent political and normative disagreements. Abhishek Yadav | | IDSA Comments
Corridors of Growth: India–Bhutan Rail Connectivity and Economic Transformation The India–Bhutan rail connectivity initiative is a pivotal project for bilateral cooperation and regional integration. Sneha M | | Issue Brief
Balikatan Exercise 2026: Unlocking the Significance The Balikatan Exercise 2026 underscores efforts to enhance interoperability, maritime security, and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific. Simran Walia | | Issue Brief
The Trump-Xi Summit: China Negotiating from Strength? US President Donald Trump’s visit to China from 13-15 May 2026 is taking place against the backdrop of intense trade and technological competition between the two countries. Mayuri Banerjee | | IDSA Comments
India Tests Agni-5 with MIRV Capability The successful test of the Agni-5 with MIRV capability serves as a clear signal of India’s credible nuclear deterrence posture. Ajey Lele | | IDSA Comments
India’s Act East Policy and Engagement with Southeast Asia and Oceania, 2014-2025 Over the past decade, India's Act East Policy has shifted from occasional interaction to a steady, institutionalized presence across Southeast Asia and Oceania. This monograph argues that by prioritizing normative... Abhay Kumar Singh , Om Prakash Das | | Monograph
Understanding Maritime Security The oceans, covering seventy percent of the Earth’s surface, are not just natural frontiers but important domains in the evolving global security agenda. According to the World Bank Group, “Maritime... Sharvari Devendra Patil | July-December 2025 | Africa Trends
The Security Implications of Africa’s Crypto Boom Africa's rapid adoption of cryptocurrencies and decentralised finance (DeFi) reflects both structural economic pressures and technological opportunity. Driven by currency volatility, inflation, financial exclusion, and a young, mobile-first population, crypto... Meghna Pradhan | July-December 2025 | Africa Trends
