Drones in Israel–US–Iran War: Key Takeaways In the ongoing US–Israel–Iran war, drones created multiple operational options for Iran. Rajiv Kumar Narang | | IDSA Comments
Artemis II: America Returns to the Moon The broader goal of the Artemis programme is to establish human settlements on the lunar surface while laying the foundation for future deep-space exploration. Ajey Lele | | IDSA Comments
Conflict, Cross-border Movement and Food Insecurity in Sudan Sudan’s declining agricultural output reflects a complex set of challenges that intersect migration dynamics, governance constraints and conflict. Sharvari Devendra Patil | | Issue Brief
Limits of Industrial Endurance and Doctrines: Lessons from War in West Asia* The high tempo of operations in the ongoing war in West Asia has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the US supply chain. Rajneesh Singh | | Issue Brief
US–Israel–Iran War: Boots on the Ground? ‘Boots on the Ground’ in pursuit of expanded objectives would likely face stiff Iranian resistance and have severe humanitarian and political costs. Gaurav Selopal | | IDSA Comments
Fighting Asymmetrically Weak: Lessons from the West Asia War Iran has maintained a display of stiff resistance and landed a few punches above its weight against the US and Israel. Nestor Derrick D’Souza , Namita Barthwal | | Issue Brief
‘Boots on the Ground’ In Iran: An Assessment The allure of putting boots on the ground grows stronger as the conflict drags on, and a conclusive victory seems elusive for the US/Israel, creating an Augean dilemma for its... Tanmay Pathak | | Issue Brief
Operations Absolute Resolve and Epic Fury: Role of Artificial Intelligence The introduction and integration of AI into military systems have fundamentally altered the dynamics of military operations. Khyati Singh | | Issue Brief
China’s 2026 Two Sessions: Key Takeaways Strengthening domestic demand, self-reliance in strategic technologies, and reassertion of political and ideological control over the PLA featured prominently in the 2026 Two Sessions. Mayuri Banerjee | | IDSA Comments
Maritime Dimensions of the West Asia War The maritime theatre is increasingly shaping the strategic outcome of the US–Israel–Iran war. Shayesta Nishat Ahmed , R. Vignesh | | Issue Brief
