Comments & Briefs

Diplomacy in the Age of Social Media

India and the US have demonstrated resilience in maintaining high-level engagement, despite episodes of public miscommunication.

May 20, 2025

Cherian Samuel

IDSA Comments

Is Bangladesh Eyeing India’s Northeast? An Emerging Security Dilemma

The possibility of a three-pronged strategic encirclement involving China, Pakistan and an unstable Bangladesh necessitates a recalibrated Indian approach.

May 20, 2025

Anand Kumar

IDSA Comments

India–Angola Defence Cooperation

The India–Angola defence cooperation is set to expand through a US$ 200 million line of credit for the modernisation of Angola’s armed forces.

May 20, 2025

Rahul Wankhede

IDSA Comments

Digital War: Pakistan’s Cyber Activity Against India

The uptick in cyber attacks following the Pahalgam terror incident reflects a pattern seen in other conflict zones in Europe and West Asia.

May 16, 2025

Cherian Samuel , Rohit Kumar Sharma

Issue Brief

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.

May 07, 2025

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.

May 05, 2025

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.

May 02, 2025

Temjenmeren Ao

IDSA Comments