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Civil–Military Relations under Strain in the US

The removal of senior military commanders by the Trump administration has raised questions about the balance between civilian authority and professional military advice.

Gaurav Selopal

Issue Brief

April 23, 2026

Ukraine’s Outreach to West Asia

Ukraine’s March–April 2026 outreach to West Asia comes amidst deepening alignment between Russia and Iran.

Abhishek Yadav

IDSA Comments

April 23, 2026

Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and India–Russia Cooperation

Russia’s Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor and its further extension to Asia, particularly India, could strengthen India–Russia bilateral cooperation.

Bipandeep Sharma

Issue Brief

April 23, 2026

The Resilience and Internationalisation of ISIS Somalia

ISIS Somalia has demonstrated ideological and organisational resilience with echoing ramifications for the violent extremist landscape.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai

Issue Brief

April 23, 2026

Maldivian Economy under Muizzu Administration

Effective strategies are needed for the Maldives to mitigate risks associated with huge debt repayments and external shocks.

Gulbin Sultana

Issue Brief

April 22, 2026

Beyond the Accidents: LCA Tejas and the Politics of Perception in Defence Markets

India’s defence-industrial technological progress must be matched by mature communication strategies, production reliability and global engagement.

Rahul Wankhede

Issue Brief

April 22, 2026

Will the 2026 NPT Rev Con Resolve the ‘Inalienable Right to Nuclear Energy’ Dilemma?

The 11th NPT Review Conference is unlikely to resolve the dilemma of the ‘inalienable right to nuclear energy’.

Hina Pandey

Issue Brief

April 22, 2026

Correlating US Aggression on Cuba, Venezuela and Iran: The Oil Factor

Oil fits in as the variable correlating to Trump’s military aggression against Venezuela and Iran and threats against Cuba.

Saurabh Mishra

Issue Brief

April 20, 2026

The Japan–US Summit Meeting and Its Impacts on Japan’s Security Posture

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to the United States underscored Japan’s desire to maintain strong US ties amid global uncertainty.

Arnab Dasgupta

Issue Brief

April 16, 2026

Conflict Dynamics in Mozambique and India’s LNG Investments

The potential withdrawal of Rwanda’s troops from northern Mozambique highlights the fragility of security in resource-rich conflict zones like Cabo Delgado.

Mohanasakthivel J

Issue Brief

April 16, 2026

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West Asia War Analyses

Exhaustion and Endurance: Contrasting US–Russian Defence Industrial Resilience and Lessons for India

Advanced precision capabilities, robust mass-production capacity, and strategic reserves offer the most credible path to sustaining high-intensity operations.

Rajneesh Singh

April 16, 2026

US Weapons Sales to West Asia amidst the Iran War

The challenge for the US defence industrial base will be to meet the increased demands of allies in conflict zones for critical high-end defence equipment.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv

April 13, 2026

China and the Iran Crisis

In the Iran crisis, a major strategic objective for Beijing was to frame itself as a ‘stabilising’ power, in contrast to Washington’s disruptive interventions.

Mayuri Banerjee

April 13, 2026

US/Israel–Iran War: Ceasefire and Beyond

The Iran conflict has reshaped global dynamics and irreversibly upended international norms.

Tanmay Pathak

April 10, 2026

Ankara’s Perspective on the US–Israel War on Iran

In the wake of the US–Israel war on Iran, Ankara’s strategic space is narrowing due to conflict escalation, energy disruptions and renewed uncertainties relating to the Kurdish question.

Abhishek Yadav

April 07, 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

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

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