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. 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. 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. Opangmeren Jamir | February 17, 2025 | 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. Ranjit Kumar Dhawan | February 14, 2025 | IDSA Comments
Russian Economy and the Ukraine Conflict Russia’s economic performance has defied all predictions despite the Ukraine conflict. Abhigyan Raktim Duarah | February 13, 2025 | Issue Brief
India–Indonesia Defence Ties: Potential Areas of Cooperation India and Indonesia can collaborate more closely to rapidly advance their defence relationship. Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak | February 12, 2025 | 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. Sandra Sajeev D Costa | February 11, 2025 | Issue Brief
Iran’s Growing Engagement of the Taliban: Strategic Necessity vs Opportunity Iran has prioritised dialogue and diplomacy with the Taliban on key issues of water-sharing and border security. Deepika Saraswat | February 11, 2025 | Issue Brief
The Indo-Myanmar Border Fence: Challenges and Way Forward The nature of the Indo-Myanmar border offers numerous challenges for effective border management. Rohit Raj | February 10, 2025 | IDSA Comments
JF-17 Aircraft Exports: Key Lessons for India’s Tejas Programme Supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical challenges can hinder the future growth of JF-17 aircraft exports. Namita Barthwal | February 10, 2025 | Issue Brief
