Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Ministry of Defence 2026–27 Budget Estimates: An Analysis

Summary The Ministry of Defence’s 2026–27 budget estimates will strengthen its core focus areas relating to domestic ...
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The Political Economy of South Korea’s Arms Trade with India: Challenges and Prospects

South Korea’s rapid rise as a manufacturing powerhouse and a leading export-oriented economy was made possible due to the active role of the ‘developmental state’ in the country. Despite adopting… Con ...
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Atmanirbharta in Defence: Key Considerations

Summary Atmanirbharta in Defence has expanded production numbers, diversified the supplier base, and altered the political ...
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Uttam Sinha Speaks on Current Status of IWT at National Institute of Advanced Studies

Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Uttam Sinha spoke on the current status of the IWT with the faculty members of the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru, on 10… Continue reading U ...
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DPK Pillay Discusses ‘Project SATHI – How India’s Smart Soldier Tech was Lost’ on Charka News

Research Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Col DPK Pillay spoke on ‘Project SATHI – How India’s Smart Soldier Tech was Lost’ on Charka News on 09 February 2026.
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Anand Kumar’s Article ‘Bangladesh Heads to Crucial Elections Amid Political Exclusion: A Divided Nation Needs Democratic Renewal’ Published in South Asia Monitor

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Bangladesh Heads to Crucial Elections Amid Political Exclusion: A Divided Nation Needs Democratic Renewal’ has been published in ...
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Uttam Sinha Speaks to Students and Faculty of Mount Carmel College on IWT

Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Uttam Sinha spoke to the students and faculty members of Mount Carmel College on the IWT, on 10 February 2026 ...
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Uttam Sinha Speaks on Indus Waters Treaty at Kristu Jayanti University, Bengaluru

Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Uttam Sinha spoke on Indus Waters Treaty before the students and faculty of the History and Political Science department of Kristu Jayanti University, ...
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Uttam Sinha Discusses Arctic with NIAS Director Dr Shailesh Nayak

Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Uttam Sinha met NIAS Director, Padma Shri Dr Shailesh Nayak, and exchanged views on the Arctic, on 10 February 2026.
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Anand Kumar’s Article ‘Coping with strain’ Published in The Statesman

Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Coping with strain’ has been published in ‘The Statesman’ on 09 February 2026. The conclusion of the India-European Union free ...
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RK Narang Discusses ‘Saksham Bharat | India’s Defence Budget 2026-27’ on Sansad TV

RK Narang VM (Retd.) participated in the panel discussion in a program on ‘Saksham Bharat | India’s Defence Budget 2026-27’ on Sansad… Continue reading RK Narang Discusses ‘Saksham Bharat | India’s De ...
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Indian Expatriates and Labour Reforms in GCC Countries

Summary GCC countries began to reform their labour laws in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some revising or dismantling aspects of the Kafala system to enhance worker protections… Continu ...