TDRD: A New Conceptual Model for Advanced Targeting Systems using Artificial Intelligence Algorithms With the growth of hyper-active internet, the requirement of protection against hostile threats has become a matter of concern. In this article, an effort has been made to create a suggestive model based on Artificial Intelligence algorithms to understand the nature of calculated threat posed by potential threats and take necessary actions as and when deemed suitable. The suggestive model can be useful for policy-makers and concerned industries to consider more research effort unilaterally or collectively. Sandeep Bhattacharjee April-June 2023 Journal of Defence Studies
The Balloon Incident and the Fragility of US–China Ties US–China relations have become increasingly contentious due to a variety of issues spanning trade and economics to military and geopolitical concerns. Esha Banerji April 06, 2023 IDSA Comments
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023: Boost to the Construction of Strategic Infrastructure The proposed amendments to the Forest Conservation Act of 1980 will allow for speedy completion of infrastructure projects in the border areas. Pushpita Das April 06, 2023 IDSA Comments
The Metastasising ISKP Menace for India The Islamic State of Khorasan Province (ISKP) has claimed responsibility for last year’s botched Coimbatore and Mangalore blasts in an attempt to show its expanding influence, which raises serious concerns for Indian security agencies. Adil Rasheed , Poorna Ghosh April 05, 2023 IDSA Comments
Improving Global Food Security: The Impact of the Black Sea Grain Initiative The Black Sea Grain Initiative has played a vital role in bridging the demand and supply gap and providing a degree of stability to the growing global food insecurity. Richa Kumaria March 27, 2023 Issue Brief
India’s Quest for Renewable Energy and the Gulf Countries India has deepened renewable energy cooperation with countries of the GCC in the last few years. Jatin Kumar , Guncha Prakash March 24, 2023 Backgrounder
The Corporatisation of Ukraine War: A Case of Unfolding Asymmetry in Military Power The power of crowdsourcing budgetary support, technology, training, and logistic wherewithal, while at war, has emerged as an important lesson in the Ukraine war. Harinder Singh March 22, 2023 IDSA Comments
Clean Energy Transitions in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges Even as Vietnam has Southeast Asia's largest installed solar and wind power capacity, coal will continue to be the country’s primary source of energy till 2030. Shubham Rai March 21, 2023 IDSA Comments
A Need for an Autonomous Agency for Overseas Development Assistance There is a need for India to establish an autonomous agency to execute overseas development assistance programmes. D. Padma Kumar Pillay March 15, 2023 IDSA Comments
Historic 7 March 1971 Speech of Bangabandhu* “My brothers, I have come before you today with a heart laden with sadness. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman March-April 2023 Strategic Analysis