Defence Budget 2024-25: Trend Analysis The budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for 2024-25 are Rs 621,540.85 crore, constituting 13.04 percent of the total Union Budget and 4.7 per cent higher than BE 2023-24. S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh | February 16, 2024 | Issue Brief
The Balticconnector Incident: Hybrid Attacks and Critical Infrastructure Protection The pressure on north Europe to bolster capabilities to protect its critical infrastructure in the light of the Balticconnector incident is high. Swasti Rao | February 16, 2024 | Issue Brief
The North Eastern Council and PM-DevINE The development needs of the NER States and security imperatives should be suitably factored in the PM-DevINE scheme. Gautam Sen | February 16, 2024 | IDSA Comments
Misogyny, Violent Extremism and National Security States must recognise that acts of violence against women are inextricably linked with other forms of extremism. Sia Jyoti | February 12, 2024 | Issue Brief
Turkiye–Pakistan Defence Cooperation: Evolving Dynamics Shared security interests and Turkiye’s growing indigenous capabilities will likely ensure that the Pakistan–Turkiye defence cooperation continues on its upward trajectory. Abhishek Yadav | February 09, 2024 | Issue Brief
AfD’s Remigration Agenda: Germany’s Challenge of Far-Right Extremism AfD’s remigration masterplan is a stark reminder of how far-right extremism remains a grave concern in Germany. Saman Ayesha Kidwai | February 09, 2024 | IDSA Comments
US Military’s Clean Energy Initiatives The US DoD has been fast-tracking clean energy initiatives to reduce its substantial carbon footprint. SIMRAN RATHORE | February 06, 2024 | IDSA Comments
India–Maldives Ties in Choppy Waters While President Muizzu’s policy towards India is short-sighted and lacks sophistication, India should continue with its measured response given the geo-strategic importance of Maldives. Ashok Sajjanhar | February 05, 2024 | IDSA Comments
Maldives’ President’s China Visit Maldivian foreign policy under President Muizzu is departing from the longstanding ‘India First’ policy towards a more pro-China stance. Anand Kumar | February 05, 2024 | Issue Brief
Deep Seabed Mining in the Arctic Norway’s decision in support of Arctic seabed mining could trigger ecological and geopolitical challenges. Bipandeep Sharma | February 02, 2024 | Issue Brief