Time to Leverage the Strategic Potential of Andaman & Nicobar Islands A focused development plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which provide India with a commanding geostrategic presence in the Bay of Bengal and access to South and Southeast Asia, could greatly enhance the country’s geopolitical leverage in the Indian Ocean Region. Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy June 26, 2020 Policy Brief
Dichotomies in Pakistan’s Approach Towards Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Pakistan has not allowed a genuine democratic system of governance to emerge in PoK, as it interferes with its pursuit of absolute control over the occupied territories. Priyanka Singh June 26, 2020 Issue Brief
Deciphering Russia’s New Nuclear Strategy Russia’s new nuclear strategy is both a tactical and a strategic document. It leaves the door open for adversaries to recalibrate their strategies while giving Russia the scope to manoeuvre the ongoing turbulence in its ties with the US Rajorshi Roy June 23, 2020 IDSA Comments
It is Advantage Turkey in Libya Under President Erdoğan, Ankara has become more ambitious and is using every opportunity to intervene in regional politics. Md. Muddassir Quamar June 22, 2020 IDSA Comments
Expediting Negotiation in Defence Contracts Finetuning negotiation protocols and limiting the scope of negotiations could result in rapid conclusion of negotiations and contract finalisation. Amit Cowshish June 19, 2020 IDSA Comments
Chinese Glimmer to Pakistan’s Dam Distress China's decision to fund the controversial Diamer-Bhasha Dam in Gilgit Baltistan could be part of its strategic pursuits in the region to further deepen its engagement in India’s neighbourhood. Priyanka Singh June 18, 2020 Issue Brief
Pashtun Tahafuz Movement Compounds Pakistan’s Worries The Pakistan state has clearly failed to suppress the voice of the Pashtuns in the face of their indomitable courage to fight for their rights, and as they say, within the confines of the Pakistan Constitution. Zainab Akhter June 18, 2020 IDSA Comments
Trends of Radicalisation in Indonesia An effective counter-narrative against radicalisation, supported by religious scholars, could help fight the challenge in Indonesia. Akash Sahu June 12, 2020 Backgrounder
Digital Healthcare and Rising Cyber Concerns With digital threats becoming trickier, a more holistic approach towards cybersecurity would help create a vibrant digital healthcare environment. Kritika Roy June 12, 2020 IDSA Comments
Refining Draft Defence Offset Guidelines 2020 The draft offset guidelines 2020, with revamped features, is a bold attempt at attracting technology and investment as well as promoting defence exports. However, the MoD may consider further refining some of the features of the revised guidelines. Laxman Kumar Behera June 08, 2020 Policy Brief
