China and Rare-Earth Elements: Is Trump Blinking on Tariffs? China has taken measures to control the rare earth elements (REE) market, in response to President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs. Ajey Lele | | IDSA Comments
Taiwanese Assessments and Responses to ‘United Front’ Threats The Taiwanese government has put in place a series of legislative and security measures to counter ‘united front’ threats from China. Prashant Kumar Singh | | Issue Brief
India and the MQ-9B Sky/Sea Guardian Deal MQ-9B Sky/Sea Guardian drone procurement is a significant milestone for India’s unmanned combat capability. Anika Vipulpriya | | IDSA Comments
Pakistan’s False Conflation of Gaza Crisis with Kashmir The false equivalence of Gaza with Kashmir in Pakistan’s international propaganda needs to be quashed. Adil Rasheed | | IDSA Comments
From Hostility to Cooperation? China’s Efforts at Mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan Deep-rooted tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan will continue to hinder progress on mutually beneficial projects despite Beijing's efforts. Namita Barthwal | | IDSA Comments
US Funding Cuts and the Future of Africa’s Public Health Africa’s fragile health systems are being undermined due to withdrawal of US funding support to aid programmes. Rajeesh Kumar | | Issue Brief
Tech Deals and Trump’s West Asia Trip Tech deals dominated in US President Donald Trump’s first overseas visit of his second term to the Gulf region. Khyati Singh | | IDSA Comments
Why India’s Defence Start-ups and MSMEs Must Think Civilian Too Start-ups and MSMEs must innovate for defence and civilian needs of the Indian as well as the foreign markets. Rahul Wankhede | | IDSA Comments
China’s Pursuit of Aircraft Carriers China has made significant progress in equipping the PLA Navy with aircraft carriers of increasing sophistication and capabilities. Abhishek Kumar Darbey | | Issue Brief
Sharp Appreciation in New Taiwan Dollar vs US Dollar: Reasons and Implications The New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) saw a sharp appreciation vis-à-vis the US Dollar in the backdrop of trade talks with the US. Prashant Kumar Singh | | Issue Brief