Ukraine Crisis and US–Russia Face-off at UN Security Council As the emerging Cold War theatrics and veto politics threaten to further paralyse the functioning of UNSC, the Ukraine crisis is unlikely to abate any time soon. Rajeesh Kumar February 08, 2022 IDSA Comments
Rereading Xi Jinping’s New Year Address Xi Jinping’s New Year address implicitly underlined his intent of directing China to look inward. While this strategy to turn inward may have been triggered more by domestic exigencies than by external systemic pressure, the implications will be felt both domestically and internationally. Mayuri Banerjee February 04, 2022 IDSA Comments
India–Israel Defence Trade and Defence Indigenisation The Srijan defence indigenisation portal is a limited but concrete example of the implications of India’s defence indigenisation efforts for key strategic partners like Israel. S. Samuel C. Rajiv February 04, 2022 Issue Brief
Understanding China’s Growing Military Outreach in Central Asia China’s growing military presence in Central Asia through military exercises, trainings, extending arms assistance and building military infrastructure, has an impact not only on the region but also its neighbours, especially Russia and India. Deepak Kumar February 03, 2022 Issue Brief
AFSPA: Looking Beyond the Oting Incident The debate and discussion about the AFSPA should attempt to find what led to the employment of the army in the first place. The answers might offer solutions to the entire problem. D. Padma Kumar Pillay February 03, 2022 IDSA Comments
The Houthi Attacks on UAE The recent Houthi attacks on the UAE have widened the ambit of the ongoing war in Yemen, and are likely to prolong the instability in and around Yemen and hinder the regional and international efforts towards establishing peace in the country. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan February 03, 2022 IDSA Comments
Tonga Calamity: Impact of Natural Disasters on Submarine Cables The recent eruption of the submarine volcano and the resultant shutdown of Tonga’s telecommunication, has cast light on the impact of natural disasters on the global communication systems, especially in the tiny and distant islands. Krutika Patil February 01, 2022 IDSA Comments
P-5 Joint Nuclear Statement: Much Ado about Nothing? The recently issued joint statement by P-5 countries on preventing nuclear war and avoiding arms race, does not seem to go beyond the routine statements made in the past. The NPT member countries demanding concrete steps on nuclear disarmament will have to wait for more time. Rajiv Nayan January 31, 2022 IDSA Comments
Challenge of Recidivism to Counter-Radicalisation Programmes The false compliance present within the radicalised individuals and convicted terrorist offenders pose a considerable threat to the society, following their release from de-radicalisation-based institutions. Saman Ayesha Kidwai January 28, 2022 IDSA Comments
Looking North Towards Eurasia While India may not be a major actor in Central Asia yet it remains an important vector in the regional calculus of the Central Asian Republics. India’s multi-alignment should hold it in good stead in navigating the opportunities and challenges in a region which lies at a proverbial stone’s throw from New Delhi. Rajorshi Roy January 27, 2022 IDSA Comments
