South Korea and Nuclear Weapons: An Analysis In recent months, public support for South Korea’s own nuclear weapons has increased. Ranjit Kumar Dhawan | September 06, 2024 | Issue Brief
AUKUS Agreement for Cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion: Key Takeaways The US, UK and Australia agreement for cooperation in Naval Nuclear Propulsion (NNP) presents a viable legal framework under which NNP technology can be transferred to Australia. R. Vignesh | September 06, 2024 | Issue Brief
पाकिस्तान के बलूचिस्तान में बी.एल.ए. की बढ़ती ताकत बी.एल.ए. के हालिया ऑपरेशन हेरोफ़ ने इस्लामाबाद एवं रावलपिंडी स्थित राजनीतिक एवं सैन्य एस्टाब्लिश्मेंट को अन्दर से झकझोर कर रख दिया है| Ashish Shukla | September 06, 2024 | IDSA Comments
The Red Sea Crisis and Regional Economic Ramifications The Red Sea crisis as a result of the attacks on shipping traffic by the Houthis in solidarity with the Hamas fighting Israel has had significant negative, economic ramifications for regional countries. Sandra Sajeev D Costa | September 04, 2024 | Backgrounder
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act: AI in the Balance The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act fills a major regulatory gap for AI usage today and assigns robust compliance standards. Meghna Pradhan | September 05, 2024 | IDSA Comments
Defence Budget 2024–25: Key Highlights In the regular budget estimates for the Ministry of Defence for 2024–25, there is continuing focus on innovation, domestic procurement, operational readiness and prioritising the well-being of the Service personnel. S. Samuel C. Rajiv , Abhay Kumar Singh | August 07, 2024 | Issue Brief
Saudi–Iran Rapprochement: An Assessment The Saudi–Iran rapprochement mediated by China was a significant development in a volatile region buffeted by heightened geopolitical tensions. Saman Ayesha Kidwai | September 01, 2024 | Issue Brief
Nepal’s Political Maze: Navigating the Revolving Coalition Door The coalition between the two largest parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML), is more of a necessity than a choice in Nepal’s unstable politics. Afroz Khan , Sneha M | August 30, 2024 | Issue Brief
Influence Operations: The Sharp Power of Non-Kinetic Subversion nfluence Operations refers to the use of non-military means of Ipsychological, informational and political influence and subversion to undermine the security and governance of a targeted country. Revolutionised by 21st century Information Communication Technology (ICT), Influence Operations (or simply IOs) have today developed into a highly insidious, cost-effective and often non-attributable forms of hybrid warfare. Adil Rasheed | | Monograph
Vibrant Village Programme: A Focussed Attempt to Develop Border Areas? The Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at developing remote villages along India’s northern borders. Pushpita Das | August 28, 2024 | Issue Brief
