IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Trump’s Immigration Policies: An Assessment

President Donald Trump’s immigration policies are in the limelight, given the first full-scale protests against these policies that have erupted in Los Angeles.

Khyati Singh |
June 23, 2025 |
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Ethiopia’s Russian Gambit: A Solution or a Failing Strategy?

Ethiopia has reached out to Russia to strengthen defence ties amidst multiple internal conflicts.

Abhishek Mishra , Abyssinia Abay Mengistu |
June 18, 2025 |
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South Korea Elects Lee Jae-myung as President: Challenges Ahead

Lee Jae-myung’s election as South Korea’s President has ended the period of political instability that began with the imposition of martial law in December 2024.

China and Rare-Earth Elements: Is Trump Blinking on Tariffs?

China has taken measures to control the rare earth elements (REE) market, in response to President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs.

Ajey Lele |
June 09, 2025 |
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India and the MQ-9B Sky/Sea Guardian Deal

MQ-9B Sky/Sea Guardian drone procurement is a significant milestone for India’s unmanned combat capability.

Anika Vipulpriya |
June 04, 2025 |
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Pakistan’s False Conflation of Gaza Crisis with Kashmir

The false equivalence of Gaza with Kashmir in Pakistan’s international propaganda needs to be quashed.

Adil Rasheed |
June 03, 2025 |
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From Hostility to Cooperation? China’s Efforts at Mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Deep-rooted tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan will continue to hinder progress on mutually beneficial projects despite Beijing's efforts.

Namita Barthwal |
June 02, 2025 |
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Tech Deals and Trump’s West Asia Trip

Tech deals dominated in US President Donald Trump’s first overseas visit of his second term to the Gulf region.

Khyati Singh |
May 27, 2025 |
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Why India’s Defence Start-ups and MSMEs Must Think Civilian Too

Start-ups and MSMEs must innovate for defence and civilian needs of the Indian as well as the foreign markets.

Rahul Wankhede |
May 27, 2025 |
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The Future of the India–US Partnership

US President Donald Trump’s recent statements have equated India and Pakistan while it is clear that Pakistan is the perpetrator of terrorism and India the victim.

Ashok Sajjanhar |
May 22, 2025 |
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