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मनोहर पर्रिकर रक्षा अध्ययन एवं विश्लेषण संस्थान

Hon'ble Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, President, MP-IDSA

Delhi Defence Dialogue 2025
Harnessing New Age Technology for Defence Capability Development
11–12 November 2025

Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA

General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff

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Latest Publications

Comments and Briefs
Fostering Joint Warfighting: India’s Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations
The Joint Doctrine for Multi-Domain Operations seeks to create multi-domain operational capabilities.
  • Manish Kumar
    • IDSA Comments
    March 03, 2026

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    India–Saudi Arabia: Evolving Cooperation on Renewable Energy
    The evolving partnership between New Delhi and Riyadh in renewable energy has assumed heightened strategic importance.
  • Warisha Wasi
    • Issue Brief
    March 03, 2026

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    The Afghan Taliban’s Many Challenges
    The Taliban is navigating strained relations with Pakistan externally while confronting the threat posed by ISKP and deepening socio-political fault lines internally.
  • Saman Ayesha Kidwai
    • IDSA Comments
    February 27, 2026

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    India–France Defence Cooperation: BEL-Safran JV for HAMMER Smart Munitions
    The BEL-Safran JV for the production of HAMMER Smart Precision Guided Air-to-Ground munitions will strengthen the operational readiness of the Indian armed forces.
  • S. Samuel C. Rajiv
    • IDSA Comments
    February 27, 2026

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    High Energy Materials: Contemporary Warfare and India’s Defence Industrial Policy
    The global high-energy materials/thermobaric munitions market is expected to expand significantly as states pursue futuristic, technology-driven systems.
  • Aadhvick Pal
    • Issue Brief
    February 26, 2026

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    Pakistan on the Sidelines of US Mineral Diplomacy
    While the US deepens strategic ties with India in critical minerals and advanced technologies, Pakistan finds itself sidelined, confined to tactical engagements.
  • Imran Khurshid
    • IDSA Comments
    February 25, 2026

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    Dealing With the Artificial General Intelligence Brahmastra
    Lessons derived from the Mahabharata can guide us in dealing with self-improving, autonomous Artificial General Intelligence.
  • Vivek Chadha
    • Issue Brief
    February 20, 2026

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    Türkiye–Egypt Rapprochement: Regional Implications
    Türkiye’s President Erdoğan’s February 2026 visit to Cairo consolidates the structured strategic engagement between Türkiye and Egypt.
  • Abhishek Yadav
    • Issue Brief
    February 20, 2026

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    Trump 2.0, Greenland and Arctic Geopolitics
    The Trump administration’s intentions regarding Greenland have further militarised the Arctic region.
  • Bipandeep Sharma
    • Issue Brief
    February 20, 2026

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    Jihadism and the Neo-Colonial Great Game for Africa
    Sub-Saharan Africa has become the eye of the global jihadist storm, with the Sahel region accounting for over half of terrorism-related fatalities worldwide in 2024.
  • Adil Rasheed
    • Issue Brief
    February 19, 2026

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    Books, Monographs And Occasional Papers

    Strategic Communication, Manufacturing of Narratives and India–ASEAN Relations: A Critical Study of the Framework of ASEAN Media
    Strategic Communication, Manufacturing of Narratives and India–ASEAN Relations: A Critical Study of the Framework of ASEAN Media
    • Book
      2026
    Strategic Communication, Manufacturing of Narratives and India–ASEAN Relations: A Critical Study of the Framework of ASEAN Media
    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
    म्यांमार: तलाश एक समावेशी राजनीतिक तंत्र की
    म्यांमार: तलाश एक समावेशी राजनीतिक तंत्र की
    • Monograph
      2025
    म्यांमार: तलाश एक समावेशी राजनीतिक तंत्र की
    Gulf Cooperation Council: Cohesion, Conflicts and Engagement with External Powers
    Gulf Cooperation Council: Cohesion, Conflicts and Engagement with External Powers
    • Book
      2025
    Gulf Cooperation Council: Cohesion, Conflicts and Engagement with External Powers
    Iran’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia: Quest for Survival and Regional Cooperation
    Iran’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia: Quest for Survival and Regional Cooperation
    • Monograph
      2025
    Iran’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia: Quest for Survival and Regional Cooperation
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    Journal of Defence Studies
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    CBW Magazine: Journal on Chemical and Biological Weapons
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    Africa Trends

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    China Military Digest
    China Science and Technology
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    Cyber Digest
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    Defence Newsletter
    East Asia Military Monitor
    Eurasia Digest
    btef
    Insight Southeast Asia
    Iran Digest
    Jammu and Kashmir Digest
    Japan Digest
    Korea Newsletter
    Non-Traditional Security Digest
    Nuclear, Missile & Space Digest
    Pakistan News Digest
    PoK News Digest
    Strategic Digest
    Sylloge on China
    Sylloge on West Asia
    Terror Tracker
    US & Canada Newsletter
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