Japan–China Relations: Détente or Holding Action? Japan–China strategic and diplomatic divergences co-exist alongside mutual attempts to steer the bilateral ties towards a positive trajectory. Mayuri Banerjee , Arnab Dasgupta | | Issue Brief
US–Ukraine Strategic Cooperation in Resource Extraction The US–Ukraine agreement to boost strategic cooperation in resource extraction could have a major political and economic impact on the US–Ukraine bilateral ties. Ajey Lele | | IDSA Comments
‘State of Southeast Asia 2025’: Key Highlights The ‘State of Southeast Asia’ 2025 survey indicates that the escalating US–China rivalry provides an opportunity for other major powers to positively shape the region’s geopolitical landscape. Temjenmeren Ao | | IDSA Comments
Pakistan’s Misadventure in Pahalgam: Strategic Choices from the Mahabharata The Indian government’s response to Pahalgam should draw lessons from strategic thought derived from the Mahabharata. Vivek Chadha | | Issue Brief
Aero India 2025: Empowering Indigenous Aerospace Industry Aero India has become a significant enabler of India’s defence industrial transformation. Rahul Wankhede | | IDSA Comments
The Israel–Hamas War and Turkish Policy Responses Türkiye has taken increasingly confrontational measures against Israel for its military response to the October 2023 Hamas attacks. Abhishek Yadav | | Issue Brief
The Dark Web Challenge Legislative action combined with community engagement and individual responsibility can create a secure digital environment. Puloma Pal | | IDSA Comments
Balancing Legacy and Innovation: Russia, US and India’s Defence Procurement Policies India–US defence ties are part of one of the most transformational bilateral relationships of the 21st century. Rohith Narayan Stambamkadi | | Issue Brief
Russia’s Arctic LNG: A Potential Alternative for India’s Energy Security Projects in the Russian Arctic offer India strategic alternatives for the consistent supply of LNG. Bipandeep Sharma | | Issue Brief
Surya Kiran XVIII: Strengthening India–Nepal Military Cooperation The India–Nepal joint military exercises help address regional security challenges and fine-tune disaster response capabilities. Neha Kaushal | | IDSA Comments