IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

South Korea’s Response to North Korean Troops in the Russia–Ukraine War

South Korea has raised alarms over Pyongyang’s support to Moscow in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.

Ranjit Kumar Dhawan |
December 05, 2024 |
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The Philippines’ Evolving West Philippine Sea Strategy

The Philippines government has taken multiple steps to address the Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea.

Rajnish Kumar |
December 03, 2024 |
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China’s Increasing Global Drone Footprint

China has become the world’s largest exporter of military UAVs and has also captured a significant chunk of the global civilian drone market.

Abhishek Kumar Darbey |
November 21, 2024 |
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ASEAN–China Free Trade Area 3.0: Why Southeast Asia Matters?

The increasing ASEAN–China economic interdependence ensures both sides have a stake in maintaining stability, despite the trust deficit.

Temjenmeren Ao |
November 06, 2024 |
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One Year of Operation 1027: Myanmar at a Critical Juncture

While resistance efforts in major cities have yet to achieve the success seen in peripheral areas, the junta is unlikely to regain lost territory.

Om Prakash Das |
November 06, 2024 |
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Shia Militarism Upstages Salafi Jihadism in West Asia

Shia Iran and its proxies have captured Sunni Arab support, notwithstanding the Arab Spring sectarian carnage a decade ago.

Adil Rasheed |
October 29, 2024 |
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The 2024 Austrian Elections and the Rise of the Freedom Party of Austria

The Freedom Party of Austria’s (FPÖ) performance in the 2024 general elections reinforces the broader trend of the continental shift favouring a Eurosceptic and far-right worldview.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai |
October 28, 2024 |
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Armenia’s Tech Aspirations

Armenia hosted the 28th World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) from 4 to 7 October 2024, with issues relating to artificial intelligence being the key theme.

Jason Wahlang |
October 29, 2024 |
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Rising Tensions in the Horn: Ethiopia, Egypt and Somalia on a Collision Course

Ethiopia's foreign policy priorities in the Horn of Africa on maritime access and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have fuelled tensions with both Somalia and Egypt.

Mohanasakthivel J |
October 24, 2024 |
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Claudia Sheinbaum as First Woman President of Mexico: Promises and Challenges

The euphoria following Claudia Sheinbaum’s swearing in as the first woman president of Mexico is reflective of the people’s expectations from her.

Saurabh Mishra |
October 17, 2024 |
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