IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Sogvare Out, Manele In: Making Sense of the Solomon Islands Elections

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele may continue his predecessor’s policy of close cooperation with the PRC while toning down the anti-West rhetoric.

Aditi Dhaundiyal |
May 31, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Vietnam’s Political Environment and the Anti-Graft Campaign

The ongoing clamp down on corruption in Vietnam is expected to have some negative economic impact in the short term.

Temjenmeren Ao |
May 29, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

China’s Pivot to ASEAN for BRI Reboot

Geo-political, geo-economic as well as ecological factors will increasingly impact the implementation of new BRI projects in ASEAN region.

Anshika Singh |
May 24, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Indo-US Defence Industrial Cooperation: Reaching for the Next Level or a Bridge Too Far?

Successful implementation of the Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement (RDPA) will require a deep understanding of the nuances and requirements of both the US and Indian defence procurement systems.

Cherian Samuel |
May 17, 2024 |
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Deterrence, Escalation Management and the Iran–Israel Conflict

Iran and Israel have shown preference for a carefully controlled escalation while avoiding a conflict spiral.

Deepika Saraswat |
May 10, 2024 |
IDSA Comments

Armenia’s French Connection

Armenia–France ties are now shaping regional geopolitics in the Caucasus, and their bilateral relationship has become more meaningful after the Nagorno-Karabakh war.