Defence Contours of India-UK Vision 2035: Opportunities and Challenges Vision 2035 can be expected to evolve from a roadmap into a durable pillar of the India–UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Shayesta Nishat Ahmed | | Issue Brief
China’s Contentious Relationship with North Korea: Recent Developments Beijing’s robust economic ties do not lead it to pressure Pyongyang to denuclearise, as it prioritises the stability of the bilateral relationship. M.S. Prathibha | | Issue Brief
Iran’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia: Quest for Survival and Regional Cooperation This monograph attempts to analyse Iran's Look East strategy, which became the macro framework of Iran's foreign policy after the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2018 and more... Deepika Saraswat | | Monograph
Is Multilateralism Dead? Cooperation and collaboration through multilateral institutions are the only viable and sustainable responses to a world grappling with complex global challenges. Ashok Sajjanhar | | IDSA Comments
Saudi-Pakistan Mutual Defence Agreement and Shifting Alignments in West Asia The Saudi-Pakistan defence pact symbolises regional actors' growing autonomy and assertiveness in reshaping the regional security environment. Deepika Saraswat | | IDSA Comments
Trump’s Tariffs and BRICS: Towards a Resilient Bloc? President Trump’s tariffs have reinforced the importance of BRICS as a platform for collective bargaining and the pursuit of alternative institutional frameworks. Rajeesh Kumar | | Issue Brief
Emerging Frontiers: Technology Absorption in the Indian Army Publisher: Pentagon Press In the 21st century, power on the battlefield is no longer defined by size or legacy, but by speed of adaptation. The world’s most advanced militaries are... Akshat Upadhyay | | Book
India–European Union Defence Cooperation: Avenues for Collaboration Defence and security cooperation can become the mainstay of the India-EU relationship. Jason Wahlang | | IDSA Comments
Japan and Australia Deepen Defence Cooperation Japan and Australia have strengthened their defence partnership, exemplified by the August 2025 US$ 6 billion Mogami-class frigate deal. Simran Walia | | IDSA Comments
Shigeru Ishiba’s Diplomatic Legacy While Prime Minister Ishiba’s untimely exit marks the return of political instability in Japan, he helped navigate Japan through extreme international uncertainty. Arnab Dasgupta | | IDSA Comments