US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent statement that Washington’s relations with Pakistan do not come at the expense of its ties with India is less than convincing. My take: India–US Strategic Cohesion: Not at Pakistan’s Expense - MP-IDSA idsa.in/publisher/comments/i…

India–US Strategic Cohesion: Not at Pakistan’s Expense By: @Priy7 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in his recent visit, insisted that Washington’s relations with Pakistan do not come at the expense of its ties with India. Topics: India; United States of America; Pakistan idsa.in/publisher/comments/i…

In its weekly meeting, the South Asia Centre @IDSAIndia discussed evolving political developments in the neighbourhood, with a focus on Bangladesh.

Assessing Five Years of Taliban Rule in Afghanistan By: @Priy7 The Taliban have consolidated their position since taking over power, but the most significant obstacle remains their continued isolation by the international community. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

.@Priy7 Associate Fellow, spoke on "Assessing Five Years of #Taliban Rule in #Afghanistan " at the Monday Morning Meeting at MP-IDSA. @smrutispattnaik Research Fellow, chaired the meeting. @IDSAIndia scholars participated in the lively discussion and Q&A session.

South Asia Centre @IDSAIndia held its weekly meeting on 24 September. Scholars discussed key regional developments in the neighbourhood.

#Mantraṇā The concluding technical panel of the Bharat Ki Soch National Security Dialogue 2026 Mantraṇā: The Ṣāḍguṇyam Doctrine explored how Āsana, Dvaidhibhāva and Saṃśraya continue to offer enduring insights for diplomacy, strategic alignment and India’s evolving role in a changing global order. Moderator: - Ms. @JyotsnaMehra Panel Speakers: * Dr. Priyanka Singh – Associate Fellow, Centre for South Asia, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) * Dr. Chirayu Thakkar – CEO, Centre for Strategic Affairs, New Delhi; Former APS to the Vice President of India * Dr. Ulupi Borah – Distinguished Fellow & Deputy Editor, Synergy Journal, Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), New Delhi 📍 Venue: Seminar Halls I–III, India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi #BharatKiSoch #Mantrana2026 #TheSadgunyamDoctrine2026 #NationalSecurityDialogue #ForeignPolicy

Afghanistan’s Pakistan Problem By Priyanka Singh Trust deficits and a perennial sense of strategic rivalry have marked Pakistan–Afghanistan relations. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

Pakistan's Military Under Pressure: Power, Priorities and Implications for India? Date : 16-06-2026 Link : piped.video/8ugHFd-WQ3g Time : 07:00 PM In this episode of Strategic Frontline, featuring Dr. Priyanka Singh, Associate Fellow, MP-IDSA, and hosted by Shreeya Shubhi Mohanty, we examine the realities behind Pakistan's military power, its strategic priorities, and the implications for India's security. Can Pakistan sustain military modernisation amid economic distress? How are internal security challenges, militancy, and political instability shaping its defence posture? What role do China and emerging defence partnerships play in Pakistan's strategic calculus? And how should India assess the evolving military balance in South Asia? Join us as we discuss Pakistan's military preparedness, hybrid warfare capabilities, defence modernisation, Afghanistan-Pakistan dynamics, and the future trajectory of the Pakistan Army in an increasingly contested regional security environment. #StrategicFrontline #PakistanMilitary #IndiaPakistan #NationalSecurity #Defence #Geopolitics #StrategicAffairs #SouthAsia #Pakistan #India #ChinaPakistan #MilitaryStrategy #HybridWarfare #CLAWS

Dr. Pramod Jaiswal, Research Director at @contactniice , interacted with members of the South Asia Centre, on 5 June 2026. He spoke on “New Government in Nepal and Populist Politics,” examining recent political developments in Nepal. The presentation was followed by an engaging discussion.

Today, CRF convened a roundtable discussion on “Fault Lines on the Durand Line: The Evolving Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations & Its Regional Implications,” bringing together scholars, practitioners, academics, policymakers, and members of India’s strategic and defence community to examine the evolving contours of the current Afghanistan - Pakistan tensions and New Delhi’s recalibrated engagement with #Kabul. The session featured seasoned experts on #AfghanistanPakistan studies, including former officials like Amb @sharatsab, former @IndiainPakistan; Mr @tilakdevasher1, former Special Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India; and Amb @tca_raghavan, former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan. From the field of academia, the discussion comprised Prof. @BilqueesDaud, Assistant Professor & Assistant Director, Centre for Afghanistan Studies at the Jindal School of International Affairs, Jindal Global University (JGU) and Prof. @raghavsharma83, Director, Centre for Afghanistan Studies at the School of International Affairs, JGU. Discussion also encompassed varied speakers and experts like Dr @kartha_tara, Director, Research & Analysis, @OfficialCLAWSIN, Dr Priyanka Singh, and Dr Angana Kotokey. The discussion focused on the escalating Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, while underscoring the #DurandLine’s enduring contestation, rising cross-border militancy, and coercive state responses. Speakers highlighted #Pakistan’s strategic miscalculations, the #Taliban’s growing autonomy, and the centrality of the #TTP challenge, while situating India’s calibrated engagement within the volatile dynamics of the broader regional security and connectivity landscape. The #CRFRoundtable concluded by reaffirming that a sustainable way forward requires calibrated engagement rather than coercion. Regional actors, including #India, should prioritise pragmatic diplomacy, diversification of connectivity, and risk mitigation. @Rajeev1421 #ChintanResearchFoundation

The Takshashila Network for Advanced Studies Conference was something special. Four parallel tracks on China, Pakistan, Technology, Geopolitics, and Law Enforcement & Policing. Serious ideas, serious debate, and no shortage of sharp questions. When sharp minds come together like this, the room changes.

The Taliban–Russia Re-Connect By: @Priy7 President Putin accepting the credentials of the new Afghan ambassador marks the culmination of Russia's paced rapprochement with the Taliban. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

Afghanistan as ‘Contiguous Neighbour’: India’s Reassertion of Its Northern Frontier By: @Priy7 India's reference to Afghanistan as a ‘contiguous neighbour’ is a calibrated strategy to underscore the enduring nature of India’s historical connections. idsa.in/publisher/comments/a…

Pakistan’s Afghanistan Problem By: @Priy7 The Taliban 2.0 have refused to bow to Pakistan’s dictates on multiple issues, including on cracking down on the Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan and their relationship with India. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

MP-IDSA Monograph China’s Role in Afghanistan and Pakistan Post US-Nato Withdrawal: Implications for India By: @Priy7 idsa.in/publisher/monograph/…

Contextualising Trump’s Bagram Pivot By: Priyanka Singh President Donald Trump’s wish to reclaim the Bagram airbase could be a negotiating tactic to strike a deal with the Taliban regime. idsa.in/publisher/issuebrief…

Dr. @pradhan008 spoke on "Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Defence Agreement: Implications for India" at the Monday Morning Meeting on 6 Oct 2025. Dr. Priyanka Singh, Associate Fellow, moderated the session. DG @SujanChinoy and @IDSAIndia scholars participated in the discussion.

The South Asia Centre at @IDSAIndia hosted a discussion with @Gauravbhattarai , Asst Prof at Tribhuvan University on "Recent Developments in Nepal". The session was moderated by @smrutispattanaik ; concluded with insightful remarks by scholars.

Fantastic and fun nuclear crisis simulation exercise—called ‘Don’t Panic’—as part of @TakshashilaInst Network for Advanced Study of Pakistan Symposium, 2025!