Environmental Security Complex in the Hindu-Kush Himalayas: A Regional Perspective The Hindu-Kush Himalayas (HKH) mountains that sustain billions of livelihoods are facing transboundary environmental threats including climate change, natural disasters, air pollution, and food and water insecurity that transcend political borders. Environmental threats have, however, remained at the periphery of security discourse. By employing the ‘Theory of Regional Security Complex’ the article looks at the evolution of a security complex in the environmental sector and how it is projected to evolve further in the backdrop of increasing environmental insecurities. It argues for interdependence among States concerning transboundary environmental threats and situates the relevance of the environmental sector in the heavily politicized and militarized HKH. Akriti Sharma , Neeraj Singh Manhas | January-February 2025 | Strategic Analysis
India in Global Climate Politics: Balancing Continuity and Change India has played a key role in international processes related to global environment and the climate crisis. The nature of India’s participation has gradually shifted—from being a defensive actor to one actively shaping global efforts on climate change. Yet, some elements of India’s climate policy have remained rooted in its original ideational values. Using the qualitative content analysis method, this article traces the evolution of India’s engagement with international climate diplomacy from Kyoto (1997) to Dubai (2023), with the goal of delineating its continuity and change. The article identifies three factors to explain these shifts—systemic change, institutional reform, and proactive leadership. Robert Mizo | January-February 2025 | Strategic Analysis
What is the Great Powers Perspective on the International Order? Analysing the Content of US, Chinese, EU, and Russian Strategic Plans International order is one of the most important questions for scholars in the field of International Relations. Many efforts have been made to understand the nature and characteristics of global order, especially in recent years. This article attempts to analyse the strategic documents of four major powers (the United States, the European Union, China, and Russia) to understand and compare them. This research employs qualitative content analysis and coding techniques using MAXQDA2020 to examine the strategic documents of these powers and their perception of international order. The results of this research demonstrate that alliance is the preferred concept of the global powers. Ali Salehian , Nilofar Babak | January-February 2025 | Strategic Analysis
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 | | Issue Brief
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 | | Issue Brief
The Quad and the Critical Minerals Initiative Strategic partnerships like the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative can play a crucial role in helping India secure access to critical minerals. Ajey Lele | | IDSA Comments
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 | | Issue Brief
Beyond Abstention: India, the Korean War Legacy and Contemporary Conflicts India's astute diplomacy in the Korean War provides a powerful blueprint for engaging with today's tumultuous global landscape. D. Padma Kumar Pillay | | IDSA Comments
India And The Emerging World Order Publisher: Pentagon Press International Relations stand at a crucial juncture today. The multilateral order represented by the United Nations and the Bretton Woods system has not met the evolving requirements of changes in the balance of power. The global community today is confronted with a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in stasis, with major powers ranged against one another, on trade and technology and in the context of ongoing military conflicts. This edited volume attempts to encapsulate India`s pragmatic foreign policy outlook in an international order that is characterised by polycrisis, polarisation and eroding global consensus on pressing issues. The book is the outcome of the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA)`s pilot project, the Director General`s Young Scholars` Book Initiative. The core aim of this project is to inculcate in the young scholars at the level of Research Analysts (RAs), the art of conceptualising, drafting, editing and publishing an edited volume in accordance with the high standards of the Institute. Above all, it offers an opportunity to view geopolitics through the eyes of the young scholars who will take academic research forward. ISBN: 9788198748416 , Price: ₹ 1495/- E-copy available Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy , R. Vignesh , Mayuri Banerjee | | Book
ADAPTIVE DEFENCE: Navigating The Changing Landscape of Modern Warfare Publisher: Pentagon Press This book explores the evolving character of modern warfare and its profound implications on military doctrines, strategy, and operations. The multi-domain (land, air, sea, cyber, and space) nature of modern wars and advancements in military and dual use technologies are forcing the armed forces to adapt to the resultant complexities. The increasing complexity of military operations demands greater inter-agency coordination, adaptability, and resilience. In parallel, the book examines the significant organisational challenges faced by the armed forces due to emerging risks in defence resource management. The later sections of the book focus on the strategic dimensions of defence in India, particularly how the country can enhance its defence capabilities and achieve its goal of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence. ISBN: 9788198748461 , Price: ₹ 1495/- E-copy available Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy , Rajneesh Singh | | Book
