Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

02/09/2026

West Asia Digest, August 2026
West Asia Digest is a monthly compilation of key developments in West Asia related to regional security, foreign policy, defence and economic issues and India’s relationship with the regional countries. Compiled by the West Asia Centre at the MP-IDSA, the aim of this newsletter is to apprise the Indian strategic community and the policy makers about trends in West Asia and their possible implications for India.
https://idsa.in/news-digest/west-asia-digest

02/09/2026

Japan Digest, August 2026
Japan Digest is a monthly compilation of important developments in Japanese security, foreign policy, economy, and domestic politics. As India is increasingly engaging with Japan as a Special Strategic and Global Partner, it is imperative to keep abreast and develop a deeper understanding on the evolving policy trends in Japan. The information is drawn from primary and secondary sources, with special emphasis on area sources.
https://idsa.in/news-digest/japan-digest

02/09/2026

Issue Brief
The Mecca Pact: A Middle-Power Coalition amid Turbulent Transition in West Asia
By Deepika Saraswat
The among , and reflects a broader shift towards region-led security architecture in .

Summary Driven by instability from the Iran conflict, Israeli military assertiveness, and doubts about US security guarantees, the Mecca pact seeks to strengthen collective deterrence among key middle powers. While… Continue reading The Mecca Pact: A Middle-Power Coalition amid Turbulent Transitio...

02/09/2026

The Korea Newsletter, September 2026
The Korea Newsletter is a monthly compilation of important news related to the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea by the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. This newsletter aims to provide information about the events in and around the Korean Peninsula to the academicians and policymakers.
https://idsa.in/news-digest/korea-newsletter

02/09/2026

South Asia Centre of MP-IDSA held its weekly meeting on 1 September 2026. Scholars discussed the impact of the West Asian crisis in South Asia and key regional developments in the neighbourhood.

31/08/2026

Research Analyst, Dr. Shayesta Nishat Ahmed spoke on ‘Defence and Innovation Collaboration under the Special Global Strategic Partnership’ at the Monday Morning Meeting on 31 August 2026. Senior Fellow, Col (Dr) Rajneesh Singh (Retd) chaired the meeting. Director General Sujan Chinoy and MP-IDSA scholars participated in the lively discussion and Q&A session.

31/08/2026

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31/08/2026

Director General Sujan R. Chinoy chaired an interactive session with the visiting Polish delegation, led by Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Władysław T. Bartoszewski, accompanied by Undersecretary in the Ministry of State Assets (defence industry) Mr Konrad Gołota and otherson 28 August 2026. Initial presentation by two principals was followed by a Q&A session with scholars.

28/08/2026

DG Sujan Chinoy participated in the panel discussion on 'National Security and AI' at the Roundtable organised by Observer Research Foundation on 'Advancing India's AI Roadmap' at the Taj Mansingh Hotel on 27 August 2026.

28/08/2026

Shri Ravi Gandhi, ADG (Retd.), BSF, delivered a lecture on ‘Recent Developments in Sir Creek’ at MP-IDSA on 27 August 2026. The session was chaired by the Director General, MP-IDSA Amb Sujan R. Chinoy, followed by an interactive Q&A session. The session provided valuable insights into recent developments in the strategically significant Sir Creek region and their implications for border management and national security.