Comments & Briefs

The Invisible Battlefield: Information Operations in the 12-Day Israel–Iran War

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran showed that Information Operations have become a decisive part of modern warfare.

October 28, 2025

  • Harsh Yadav
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    India, Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban: Evolving Dynamics

    South Asia is witnessing new alignments, with divergences between old allies (the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan) and convergences between new partners (India and the Afghan Taliban).

    October 28, 2025

  • Saman Ayesha Kidwai
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    The Trump–Albanese Meeting and the Future of AUKUS

    The future of AUKUS after the Trump–Albanese meeting appears more secure than some feared but less specific than supporters hope.

    October 24, 2025

  • Abhay Kumar Singh , R. Vignesh
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    Singapore and Australia: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0

    The Singapore–Australia enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) positions both countries to leverage opportunities in a rapidly changing regional and global environment.

    October 22, 2025

  • Simran Walia
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    ‘Gen-Z’ Protests and Digital Activism in Africa

    ‘Gen Z’ protesters in Morocco and Madagascar are leveraging digital tools to mobilise people and force political systems to address grievances.

    October 17, 2025

  • Abhishek Mishra
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    Weather Warfare and Indian Armed Forces

    India must be prepared to protect its interests against weather warfare or risk strategic surprises from clouds seeded just beyond the horizon.

    October 15, 2025

  • Swapnil J. Bathe
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    Left-Wing Extremism in Maharashtra: Counterinsurgency Strategies and Current Challenges

    While Maharashtra has witnessed a significant decline in Naxal violence, tribal grievances must be addressed effectively.

    October 09, 2025

  • Anushka Chavan
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    Rising Anti-Government Protests in Southeast Asia

    Rising anti-government protests in Southeast Asia can potentially disrupt foreign trade and investment.

    October 08, 2025

  • Temjenmeren Ao
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    Technology, Terror and National Security Challenges

    The relationship between technological innovation and violent extremism presents significant national security challenges.

    October 08, 2025

  • Ntogwa N. Bundala
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    Contextualising Trump’s Bagram Pivot

    President Donald Trump’s wish to reclaim the Bagram airbase could be a negotiating tactic to strike a deal with the Taliban regime.

    October 08, 2025

  • Priyanka Singh
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