United States of America (USA)

The Trump administration’s intentions regarding Greenland have further militarised the Arctic region.

• Bipandeep Sharma
• Issue Brief

The removal of Maduro by the US in Operation Absolute Resolve reifies Russian concerns associated with mass protests and regime change.

• Anshu Kumar
• IDSA Comments

India, as part of the US-led Pax Silica, will become a reliable player in the global critical-materials ecosystem.

• Ajey Lele
• IDSA Comments

With New START’s expiration in February 2026, the US and Russia will have no legally binding constraints on their nuclear arsenals.

• Ajey Lele
• IDSA Comments

The 2025 United States National Security Strategy (NSS) reflects a shift in how the US defines and pursues its national interests.

• Rajeesh Kumar
• Issue Brief

President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland appears to be driven by a desire to secure US interests in the Arctic for long-term geostrategic and economic reasons.

• Ajey Lele
• IDSA Comments

Cooperation in the development of Advanced Undersea Systems was a common thread in India–US defence engagements in 2025.

• R. Vignesh
• Issue Brief

Satellite imagery and expert analysis reveal significant expansion of nuclear testing sites in Russia, China and the US.

• Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak
• IDSA Comments

President Donald Trump has comprehensively restructured the US federal government’s role in regulating the development of artificial intelligence.

• Khyati Singh
• Issue Brief

Donald Trump’s decision to resume US nuclear testing risks reigniting a competitive nuclear build-up that could destabilise international security.

• Abhishek Verma
• IDSA Comments