Trump’s Energy Plan – More Volatility for Oil Geopolitics Although President-elect Trump has declared his intention to deregulate the fossil fuel sector in order to make America less energy import dependent, but over time, this will lead to an increase in supplies in an already over-supplied oil (and gas) market and send prices into a further downward spiral. Shebonti Ray Dadwal December 05, 2016 IDSA Comments
It is Terrorism by Daish, Not Jihad by Islamic State Terrorists pursuing an atavistic agenda through the brutal killing of common people are not performing jihad. They only seek to legitimize their vile acts in the name of Islam. Reshmi Kazi December 05, 2016 IDSA Comments
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force: Poised for Capability Growth The capabilities of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will be significantly boosted in the current phase of modernisation but the air wing still lacks resources. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj November 30, 2016 IDSA Comments
Indonesian President’s Visit to India : A Visit of Strategic Significance President Jokowi’s state visit to India in December is an opportunity to develop a truly strategic relationship that covers maritime security and defence of the Indo-Pacific, economic relations, and cultural, training educational, and people-to-people interactions that can contribute to the realisation of the full potential of two major Asian powers in the 21st century. Gautam Mukhopadhaya November 25, 2016 Special Feature
CPEC: Corridor of Discontent The Brief flags the political discontent in the three major regions that lie in the CPEC’s trajectory. Priyanka Singh November 23, 2016 Issue Brief
Cross-Strait Relations: The Lull before the Storm? The new direction of Cross-Strait relations, for better or worse, is largely expected only after the 19th CPC Congress in October-November 2017. Prashant Kumar Singh November 23, 2016 Issue Brief
Benefitting from China’s Belt and Road Initiative Any Indian initiative which is economically prudent and culturally appropriate could neutralise those advantages China seeks to draw from its Belt and Road Initiative vis-à-vis India, and even maximise its benefits. P. Stobdan November 22, 2016 IDSA Comments
Triumphant Trump and American Foreign Policy President-elect Donald Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements during the campaign have led to alarm and concerns among America’s strongest allies. K. P. Fabian November 22, 2016 IDSA Comments
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Japan While the highlight of the visit was the signing of the nuclear agreement, other agreements signed will continue the rising trajectory in the strategic, economic, political and security partnership between the two countries Adarsha Verma November 18, 2016 IDSA Comments
Demonetisation and Beyond: Addressing the Finance of Terrorism Demonetisation is an important step in the fight against the finance of terrorism. However, it should neither be the first nor the last, if the interlinked threats of corruption, crime and the finance of terrorism have to be controlled. Vivek Chadha November 18, 2016 Policy Brief