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
Operation Sindoor: Japan’s Response Japanese officials and analysts must pay greater attention to the risks inherent in equating India with Pakistan—a so-called ‘iron brother’ of strategic rival China. Arnab Dasgupta | | Issue Brief
The Future of the India–US Partnership US President Donald Trump’s recent statements have equated India and Pakistan while it is clear that Pakistan is the perpetrator of terrorism and India the victim. Ashok Sajjanhar | | IDSA Comments
The India–Pakistan Armed Conflict: Chinese Reactions Chinese reactions to the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor highlighted its close relations with Pakistan. Mayuri Banerjee | | Issue Brief
India and the Global LAWS Debates India is championing flexible, voluntary commitments that enshrine human accountability and compliance with International Humanitarian Law norms in military AI. Meghna Pradhan | | Issue Brief