Comments & Briefs

‘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.

May 02, 2025

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.

May 02, 2025

Vivek Chadha

Issue Brief

Aero India 2025: Empowering Indigenous Aerospace Industry

Aero India has become a significant enabler of India’s defence industrial transformation.

May 02, 2025

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.

May 02, 2025

Abhishek Yadav

Issue Brief

The Dark Web Challenge

Legislative action combined with community engagement and individual responsibility can create a secure digital environment.

April 30, 2025

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.

April 30, 2025

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.

April 29, 2025

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.

April 29, 2025

Neha Kaushal

IDSA Comments

Laos and Japan: A Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Japan has been a key development partner for Laos, providing significant assistance across various sectors.

April 29, 2025

Simran Walia

IDSA Comments

Trump’s ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs and Taiwan’s Response Strategy

While the tariff issue alone does not appear to pose any instability to US-Taiwan ties, it provides an opportunity for Taiwan to have a re-look at its macroeconomic policies.

April 24, 2025

Prashant Kumar Singh

Issue Brief