How ASEAN Media Portrays India: Insights into the Construction of Media Text This research paper analyses the media landscapes of ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines, and explores the interplay between political structures, economic interests, and regulatory frameworks. Despite political changes in the region, media freedom in Southeast Asia remains precarious. Om Prakash Das | | Occasional Papers
Claudia Sheinbaum as First Woman President of Mexico: Promises and Challenges The euphoria following Claudia Sheinbaum’s swearing in as the first woman president of Mexico is reflective of the people’s expectations from her. Saurabh Mishra | October 17, 2024 | IDSA Comments
Mozambique’s Presidential Elections and Implications for India’s Energy Security The results of Mozambique’s presidential elections have key implications not only for regional security in southern Africa but also for India’s quest for energy security. Abhishek Mishra | October 16, 2024 | IDSA Comments
2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka: An Analysis President Anura Dissanayake’s most significant challenge will relate to ensuring Sri Lanka’s economic recovery. Gulbin Sultana | October 14, 2024 | Issue Brief
The ‘X’ Episode in Brazil: Between Sovereignty and Freedom of Speech The recent ‘X’ episode with the Brazilian Supreme Court has renewed the debate over sovereignty of nation-states and freedom of speech in the international domain. Saurabh Mishra | October 11, 2024 | Issue Brief
The UK’s Arms Export Restrictions on Israel in Perspective The UK government’s decision to restrict certain arms exports to the UK highlights the supply chain dynamics that permeate the international arms market as well as the external sources of defence components/equipment of Israel, itself a major arms exporter. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | October 11, 2024 | Issue Brief
Sahel’s Terrorism Problem(s) Sahel has supplanted West Asia and North Africa as the region worst affected by terrorism. Saman Ayesha Kidwai | October 11, 2024 | IDSA Comments
Digital Blue Zone: Ensuring Maritime Cyber Security The maritime domain, a vital conduit for a nation’s trade and energy security, is increasingly becoming vulnerable to cyber threats. Adil M. Siddiqui | October 10, 2024 | Issue Brief
Profiling Japan’s New Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s election to LDP leadership—and thus the premiership—promises to be an interesting period in Japanese politics and policy. Arnab Dasgupta | October 08, 2024 | Issue Brief
India’s Mutual Evaluation Report 2024: Assessment and Implications The FATF Mutual Evaluation Report on India highlights substantial improvements in plugging vulnerabilities associated with tackling money laundering and countering terrorist finance. Vivek Chadha | October 03, 2024 | Issue Brief
