Comments & Briefs

Hard Attack on US Soft Power: The Case of USAID

March 27, 2025

Khyati Singh

IDSA Comments

The India–France Nuclear Partnership in Focus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France has given fresh momentum to the nuclear energy partnership between India and France.

March 07, 2025

Rajiv Nayan

IDSA Comments

Defence Budget 2025–26: Key Highlights

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) budget estimates (BE) for 2025–26 saw an increase of 9.5 per cent over 2024–25 BE.

February 17, 2025

S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh

Issue Brief

China’s Mega Dam on the Yarlung Zangbo: India’s Concerns

China’s decision to build a mega dam in Medog County poses significant ecological risks.

February 17, 2025

Opangmeren Jamir

IDSA Comments

Donald Trump and North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Programme

Despite President Trump’s desire to improve relations with the Kim regime and denuclearise North Korea, the relationship between Washington and Pyongyang remains strained.

February 14, 2025

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan

IDSA Comments

Russian Economy and the Ukraine Conflict

Russia’s economic performance has defied all predictions despite the Ukraine conflict.

February 13, 2025

Abhigyan Raktim Duarah

Issue Brief

India–Indonesia Defence Ties: Potential Areas of Cooperation

India and Indonesia can collaborate more closely to rapidly advance their defence relationship.

February 12, 2025

Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak

IDSA Comments

The Evolution of the Israel–Bahrain Relationship

Bahrain’s security partnership with the US, threat perceptions of Iran and cautious attitude towards Palestinian armed groups have shaped its outreach towards Israel.

February 11, 2025

Sandra Sajeev D Costa

Issue Brief