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Comments and Briefs
China’s Pursuit of Satellite Internet Infrastructure
China is developing its mega-constellations of satellites to fulfil its objective of a satellite Internet communication system by 2035.
  • Abhishek Kumar Darbey
    • Issue Brief
    April 06, 2026

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    Extremist Resilience in Africa
    Violent non-state actors across Africa have demonstrated ideological and operational resilience and have used violence to extract concessions from states.
  • Saman Ayesha Kidwai
    • Issue Brief
    April 06, 2026

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    Mapping India–Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation
    During Prime Minister Modi's February 2026 visit to Israel, cybersecurity emerged as a key area of cooperation.
  • Rohit Kumar Sharma
    • Issue Brief
    April 06, 2026

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    Drones in Israel–US–Iran War: Key Takeaways
    In the ongoing US–Israel–Iran war, drones created multiple operational options for Iran.
  • Rajiv Kumar Narang
    • IDSA Comments
    April 02, 2026

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    Artemis II: America Returns to the Moon
    The broader goal of the Artemis programme is to establish human settlements on the lunar surface while laying the foundation for future deep-space exploration.
  • Ajey Lele
    • IDSA Comments
    April 02, 2026

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    Conflict, Cross-border Movement and Food Insecurity in Sudan
    Sudan’s declining agricultural output reflects a complex set of challenges that intersect migration dynamics, governance constraints and conflict.
  • Sharvari Devendra Patil
    • Issue Brief
    April 02, 2026

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    Limits of Industrial Endurance and Doctrines: Lessons from War in West Asia*
    The high tempo of operations in the ongoing war in West Asia has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the US supply chain.
  • Rajneesh Singh
    • Issue Brief
    April 02, 2026

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    US–Israel–Iran War: Boots on the Ground?
    ‘Boots on the Ground’ in pursuit of expanded objectives would likely face stiff Iranian resistance and have severe humanitarian and political costs.
  • Gaurav Selopal
    • IDSA Comments
    April 02, 2026

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    Fighting Asymmetrically Weak: Lessons from the West Asia War
    Iran has maintained a display of stiff resistance and landed a few punches above its weight against the US and Israel.
  • Nestor Derrick D’Souza , Namita Barthwal
    • Issue Brief
    April 01, 2026

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    ‘Boots on the Ground’ In Iran: An Assessment
    The allure of putting boots on the ground grows stronger as the conflict drags on, and a conclusive victory seems elusive for the US/Israel, creating an Augean dilemma for its strategic leadership.
  • Tanmay Pathak
    • Issue Brief
    March 30, 2026

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    West Asia War Analyses
    Drones in Israel–US–Iran War: Key Takeaways
    In the ongoing US–Israel–Iran war, drones created multiple operational options for Iran.
  • Rajiv Kumar Narang
    • April 02, 2026

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    Limits of Industrial Endurance and Doctrines: Lessons from War in West Asia*
    The high tempo of operations in the ongoing war in West Asia has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the US supply chain.
  • Rajneesh Singh
    • April 02, 2026

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    US–Israel–Iran War: Boots on the Ground?
    ‘Boots on the Ground’ in pursuit of expanded objectives would likely face stiff Iranian resistance and have severe humanitarian and political costs.
  • Gaurav Selopal
    • April 02, 2026

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    Fighting Asymmetrically Weak: Lessons from the West Asia War
    Iran has maintained a display of stiff resistance and landed a few punches above its weight against the US and Israel.
  • Nestor Derrick D’Souza , Namita Barthwal
    • April 01, 2026

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    ‘Boots on the Ground’ In Iran: An Assessment
    The allure of putting boots on the ground grows stronger as the conflict drags on, and a conclusive victory seems elusive for the US/Israel, creating an Augean dilemma for its strategic leadership.
  • Tanmay Pathak
    • April 01, 2026

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    Operations Absolute Resolve and Epic Fury: Role of Artificial Intelligence
    The introduction and integration of AI into military systems have fundamentally altered the dynamics of military operations.
  • Khyati Singh
    • March 30, 2026

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    Maritime Dimensions of the West Asia War
    The maritime theatre is increasingly shaping the strategic outcome of the US–Israel–Iran war.
  • Shayesta Nishat Ahmed , R. Vignesh
    • March 27, 2026

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    The First AI War: The Dilemma of Military Autonomy
    The war in West Asia has seen an unprecedented use of Artificial Intelligence and autonomous systems like drones in the military kill chain.
  • Meghna Pradhan
    • March 23, 2026

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    US Motivations to Attack Iran, Pressures for De-Escalation, and Potential Outcomes
    The strategic end-state of the US military campaign against Iran, whether it is deterrence, coercive diplomacy, or regime change, has been unclear.
  • Cherian Samuel
    • March 23, 2026

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    The US-Israel War on Iran: Tehran’s Perceptions and Objectives
    Iran is fighting a ‘war of balance’, using controlled horizontal escalation as a tool to impose sufficient costs on the US and its regional partners.
  • Deepika Saraswat
    • March 23, 2026

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    Books, Monographs And Occasional Papers

    Reforms for Atmanirbharta in Indian Naval Aviation
    Reforms for Atmanirbharta in Indian Naval Aviation
    • Monograph
      2026
    Reforms for Atmanirbharta in Indian Naval Aviation
    Towards Reformed Multilateralism in the Era of Indo-Pacific
    Towards Reformed Multilateralism in the Era of Indo-Pacific
    • Book
      2026
    Towards Reformed Multilateralism in the Era of Indo-Pacific
    Pakistan: The Fault Lines
    Pakistan: The Fault Lines
    • Monograph
      2026
    Pakistan: The Fault Lines
    Strategic Communication, Manufacturing of Narratives and India–ASEAN Relations
    Strategic Communication, Manufacturing of Narratives and India–ASEAN Relations
    • Book
      2026
    Strategic Communication, Manufacturing of Narratives and India–ASEAN Relations
    Jordan’s Tightrope Walk: Strategy and Survival in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
    Jordan’s Tightrope Walk: Strategy and Survival in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
    • Occasional Papers
      2026
    Jordan’s Tightrope Walk: Strategy and Survival in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
    India’s ‘Pacific Islands’ Outreach: Understanding Regional Narratives, Geopolitics & Opportunities
    India’s ‘Pacific Islands’ Outreach: Understanding Regional Narratives, Geopolitics & Opportunities
    • Monograph
      2026
    India’s ‘Pacific Islands’ Outreach: Understanding Regional Narratives, Geopolitics & Opportunities
    Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Integrated Aerospace Command and Control System
    Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Integrated Aerospace Command and Control System
    • Book
      2026
    Mission Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Integrated Aerospace Command and Control System
    Evolving Security Architectures in Southeast Asia: A Study of Regional Security Multilateralism
    Evolving Security Architectures in Southeast Asia: A Study of Regional Security Multilateralism
    • Monograph
      2026
    Evolving Security Architectures in Southeast Asia: A Study of Regional Security Multilateralism
    Assertion of Religion in Sri Lankan Politics: A Critical Analysis
    Assertion of Religion in Sri Lankan Politics: A Critical Analysis
    • Monograph
      2025
    Assertion of Religion in Sri Lankan Politics: A Critical Analysis
    China’s Role in Afghanistan and Pakistan Post US-Nato Withdrawal: Implications for India
    China’s Role in Afghanistan and Pakistan Post US-Nato Withdrawal: Implications for India
    • Monograph
      2025
    China’s Role in Afghanistan and Pakistan Post US-Nato Withdrawal: Implications for India
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