In its weekly meeting, the South Asia Centre @IDSAIndia discussed recent political developments in the neighbourhood, including Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s upcoming visit to India and the evolving political situation in Bangladesh.
China–Pakistan Military Exercise Karakoram 2026
By Namita Barthwal
Karakoram 2026 reflects the growing cooperation between China and Pakistan in unmanned operations, battlefield surveillance, and combined-arms coordination.
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Autonomous Electromagnetic Dominance at Sea
By Vishnu B. Nair
Software-defined, low-probability-of-intercept radars in crowded littoral waters are outpacing naval electronic warfare suites that depend on pre-programmed threat libraries.
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Manohar Parrikar IDSA, New Delhi retweeted
Delivered a talk today to students and faculty of the Dept of Pol Science at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, on "India's Foreign Policy, Asian Geopolitics and Diplomacy in a Changing World Order". Outlined India's achievements amidst challenges in an uncertain world.
Problems of Cohesion Plaguing ASEAN and PIF
By Arnab Dasgupta
ASEAN and PIF face increasingly knotty problems of maintaining cohesion, driven by a trilemma between openness, autonomy and effectiveness.
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In the weekly meeting, @IDSAIndia #WestAsia Centre members discussed internal political developments in #Israel, #Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to #SaudiArabia and #Badr Memorandum of Understanding.
MP-IDSA Newsletter Cyber Digest | CURRENT ISSUE | November 2026
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MP-IDSA Newsletter US & Canada Newsletter | CURRENT ISSUE | November 2026
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DG @IDSAIndia @SujanChinoy delivered a lecture on “Future of #India #China Relations” to BSF Commandant officers. A lively Q&A session followed.
#IndiaChinaRelations #BorderSecurity #StrategicAffairs
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Japan Digest | CURRENT ISSUE | Nov 2026
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Korea Newsletter | CURRENT ISSUE | Nov 2026
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Geopolitics and South Korea’s Growing Arms Exports
By: Ranjit Kumar Dhawan
South Korea’s growing arms exports include howitzers, fighter jets, rocket launchers, tanks and submarines.
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Badr MoU: Search for Defence Self-Reliance in West Asia
By: @pradhan008
The Badr MoU amid heightened regional tensions in West Asia reflects member countries’ concerns about the prevailing security environment.
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President Muizzu’s Visit to Pakistan: Whither Maldives–Pakistan Bilateral Relations?
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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to Pakistan from 20 October to 22 October 2026 consolidated bilateral relations across various sectors.
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DG @IDSAIndia @SujanChinoy delivered a lecture on “India’s Role in the Changing World Order” to BSF Commandant officers. The lecture was followed by a lively Q&A session.
Dr. @cherian Research Fellow, spoke on “The US Midterm Elections ” at the Monday Morning Meeting held at MP-IDSA. Dr. @Rajeeshputhen Research Fellow, chaired the meeting. DG @SujanChinoy and @IDSAIndia scholars participated in the lively discussion and Q&A session.
The July-September 2026 issue of the Journal of Defence Studies is out.
This special issue features a perspective piece, 17 articles and two commentaries.
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