Iran–Russia Relations under Raisi: The Eurasian Dimension With the failure of moderates’ Western outreach in the aftermath of US withdrawal from the JCPOA, the conservatives, now in power in Iran, are looking for a long-term partnership with Russia which would bring stability in their shared neighbourhood, geoeconomic opportunities and also weaken the influence of moderates and reformists. Deepika Saraswat February 24, 2022 Issue Brief
Australia’s Strategic Imperatives in Indo-Pacific: Opportunities for India The Indo-Pacific construct has significantly enhanced the strategic salience of both India and Australia in a multipolar region. While the two nations have considerably deepened their strategic partnership, there is scope for much more improvement in several sectors. R.P. Singh February 23, 2022 Issue Brief
What BrahMos Deal With Philippines Means for Indo-Pacific The BrahMos deal with the Philippines marks a convergence between India’s Act East and Defence Export policies and adds to its profile as a reliable defence partner in the Indo-Pacific. Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak February 23, 2022 IDSA Comments
A Step Beyond Sabre Rattling: Notes from the Ukraine–Russia Cyberconflict Cyberconflict in Ukraine has become normalised in that it is focused, there is no lasting damage, and it effectively conveys a sense of helplessness to the affected government and population. At the same time, it signals to other governments that they are not impervious to such attacks. Cherian Samuel February 23, 2022 IDSA Comments
Emerging Contours of Security in Jammu and Kashmir The decline in terrorist incidents and reduction in infiltration from across the border is no doubt a positive development but this alone cannot guarantee peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Strengthening of democratic institutions at the grassroots level is also required. Manzoor Ahmad February 21, 2022 IDSA Comments
India’s Contribution to Global Governance of Peacekeeping Indian interventions on the subject of peacekeeping is a testimony to its abiding interest not only in the workings of the peacekeeping mechanism but also in the global governance of peacekeeping. Arpita Anant February 17, 2022 IDSA Comments
Relevance of Normandy Format Talks in the Ukrainian Crisis The Ukrainian crisis is less about Ukraine, its national politics and foreign policy, and more about redefining the rules not only of the European security but also the international order and the simmering rivalry between great powers in particular. Swasti Rao February 15, 2022 Issue Brief
PLA Border Defence Troops’ Winter Preparations: Signalling Deterrence China’s varied winter planning logistics show a broader strategy to gain mastery over high-altitude conditions and increase combat preparedness against India. M.S. Prathibha February 14, 2022 IDSA Comments
Sri Lanka–China Fiasco over Shipment of Contaminated Fertiliser Chinese reaction to the Sri Lankan Ministry of Agriculture’s decision to cancel an organic fertiliser deal has demonstrated that China is not hesitant to take punitive action against Sri Lanka, if its interests are not fulfilled. Gulbin Sultana February 10, 2022 Issue Brief
Japan and US–China Strategic Competition: Alliances and Alignments Prime Minister Kishida Fumio gave a resolute call for pursuing “realism diplomacy for a new era” in his Diet deliberations. How strategically innovative and politically effective will it prove in pursuing Tokyo’s national interests in the US–China–Japan calculus? Titli Basu February 08, 2022 Issue Brief
