IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Prachanda’s Visit to China: Opportunities and Challenges

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s visit to China on 22 September 2023 assumes significance, given the growing engagement of China in many sectors of Nepalese economy in the last few years.

Saurav Raj Pant |
September 20, 2023 |
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Ladakh’s Vulnerability to Flash Floods: Adaptation and Mitigation Measures

Ladakh's ecological balance has been disrupted due to climate change, altering weather patterns and water flow, which are leading to frequent perilous floods.

Ravinder Singh |
September 18, 2023 |
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The United States and UNESCO: A Contentious History

It remains to be seen if the UNESCO will become another platform for US–China contentions or realise the lofty goals as enshrined in its constitution.

Opangmeren Jamir |
September 15, 2023 |
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Nuclear Issues and the G-20 Leaders’ Declaration

The G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration asserts that the ‘use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible’.

Rajiv Nayan |
September 15, 2023 |
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The 18th East Asia Summit: Priorities of a Region in Flux

The East Asia Summit remains critical to advancing closer regional cooperation, at a time of a rapid geo-political and geo-economic changes.

Temjenmeren Ao |
September 14, 2023 |
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India–US Jet Engine Deal: A Major Milestone

Prime Minister Modi and President Biden recommitted to expeditiously work towards supporting the fulfilment of the GE-HAL jet engine deal, at the meeting ahead of the New Delhi G20 Summit.

Arvind Khare |
September 11, 2023 |
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The China–Africa Peace and Security Forum: Practical Outcomes or Same Old Rhetoric?

China’s security engagement in Africa has grown to encompass aspects relating to police and law enforcement cooperation, conflict mediation, and professional military education.