Issue Brief - MP-IDSA

Charting India–Maldives Relations under Muizzu

Even with a recalibration in India–Maldives relations, Maldives’ engagement with China or other countries like Turkey is not likely to decrease.

Gulbin Sultana |
August 07, 2025 |
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Israel–Iran War: From Asymmetric Deterrence to Direct Military Confrontation

To confront the long-term Israeli campaign aimed at dismantling its military capabilities, Iran will likely seek to increase the resilience of its forces.

Deepika Saraswat |
August 07, 2025 |
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Israel’s Strategic Priorities in Post-Assad Syria

Israel’s July 2025 military intervention in Syria is motivated by an attempt to preserve the post-December 2024 territorial security status quo.

Myanmar’s Rare Earth Elements: Conflict Dynamics and Supply Chains

Amid the civil war, Myanmar’s rare earth elements have become a flashpoint for regional and global resource politics.

Om Prakash Das |
July 24, 2025 |
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The Israel–Iran War and the Nuclear Factor

The Israel–Iran War has raised serious questions regarding the credibility of the IAEA and highlighted structural deficiencies in the NPT.

The Quad, Africa, and Competition for Critical Minerals

The Quad can offer a compelling, inclusive alternative to China’s mineral dominance through an Africa-centered critical minerals strategy.

Mohanasakthivel J |
July 18, 2025 |
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Yoga Kshema: Its Roots and Relevance in the Contemporary Strategic Landscape

Yoga kshema implies prosperity and protection, two distinct conditions that are not achieved in isolation but are closely interlinked.

Vivek Chadha |
July 16, 2025 |
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Xi Jinping’s Crackdown on Corruption in the PLA

President Xi Jinping has prosecuted some of the seniormost Chinese military officials for corruption.

Two Japanese Scholars’ Visions for the Indo-Pacific: An Assessment

Two influential Japanese scholars’ visions of the Indo-Pacific region offer divergent perspectives on the evolution of thinking on the concept among Japanese strategists.

Arnab Dasgupta |
July 14, 2025 |
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Iranian Nuclear Question and Israel’s Threat Perceptions

The prospects for lasting peace in the West Asian region remain minimal despite the ceasefire in the aftermath of the 12-day Iran–Israel war.