India–France Defence Cooperation: BEL-Safran JV for HAMMER Smart Munitions The BEL-Safran JV for the production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground munitions will strengthen the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | | IDSA Comments
High Energy Materials: Contemporary Warfare and India’s Defence Industrial Policy The global high-energy materials/thermobaric munitions market is expected to expand significantly as states pursue futuristic, technology-driven systems. Aadhvick Pal | | Issue Brief
Pakistan on the Sidelines of US Mineral Diplomacy While the US deepens strategic ties with India in critical minerals and advanced technologies, Pakistan finds itself sidelined, confined to tactical engagements. Imran Khurshid | | IDSA Comments
Dealing With the Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra Lessons derived from the Mahabharata can guide us in dealing with self-improving, autonomous Artificial General Intelligence. Vivek Chadha | | Issue Brief
Türkiye–Egypt Rapprochement: Regional Implications Türkiye’s President Erdoğan’s February 2026 visit to Cairo consolidates the structured strategic engagement between Türkiye and Egypt. Abhishek Yadav | | Issue Brief
Trump 2.0, Greenland and Arctic Geopolitics The Trump administration’s intentions regarding Greenland have further militarised the Arctic region. Bipandeep Sharma | | Issue Brief
Jihadism and the Neo-Colonial Great Game for Africa Sub-Saharan Africa has become the eye of the global jihadist storm, with the Sahel region accounting for over half of terrorism-related fatalities worldwide in 2024. Adil Rasheed | | Issue Brief
Is BRICS Plus Evolving Into a Quasi-Security Community? The ‘Will for Peace’ naval exercises demonstrated China’s capacity to convene diverse members around a shared security agenda. Abhishek Mishra | | IDSA Comments
Xi Jinping, the Chinese Military and the Struggle for Power With the dismissal of five members of the Central Military Commission, the core decision-making body consists only of Xi Jinping and Zhang Shengmin. Abhishek Kumar Darbey | | Issue Brief
The Dokdo/Takeshima Islands: A Flashpoint of ‘Competitive Nationalisms’? Heightened activity around Dokdo/Takeshima by the ROK could generate a ‘clash of nationalisms’ with Japan and endanger delicate bilateral relations. Arnab Dasgupta | | Issue Brief