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The Unravelling of the Global Nuclear Order

The global nuclear order, made up of the international nuclear regime, bipolar nuclear hegemony, extended nuclear deterrence, and the nuclear taboo, is gradually unravelling.

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

Issue Brief

April 06, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

‘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