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

IDSA Comments

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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

IDSA Comments

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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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