IDSA Comments

The Okinawa Factor in Japan–China Relations

Okinawa prefecture has the potential to be a new factor affecting Japan-China relations, unless the Japanese government can manage local grievances.

Arnab Dasgupta
August 04, 2023
IDSA Comments

S-70 Okhotnik UCAV Debuts on the Russia–Ukraine Battlefield

UCAVs can impose a major decision dilemma on the adversary and act as a part of a combined arms offensive in the air, in their role as ‘loyal wingman’ for manned fighter jets.

South Africa’s Rhetoric of Non-alignment in Focus

The paradox of South Africa being formally neutral on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, yet parallelly deepening military relationship with Russia, is continuing to strain US–South Africa relations.

US Voluntary Code of Conduct on AI and Implications for Military Use

The suggestions being offered to rein in the advancements in AI need to move into the domain of regulation, to ensure that the unwarranted effects of these technologies do not spill over onto the modern battlefield.

India’s Turn to Mini-lateralism in West Asian Context

India’s participation in mini-lateral frameworks together with the US and its West Asian allies has been a transformative development in its West Asia policy.

Hybridity in Warfare: A Compelling Dimension in Modern Wars

Policy-makers need to recalibrate modernisation programmes from the earlier focus on traditional military capability needs to a mix of kinetic and non-kinetic hybrid war-fighting capabilities.

African Peace Mission to the Russia–Ukraine Conflict

The African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia coincided with escalatory actions by both the antagonists.

Counterterrorism and Deradicalisation: The Indonesian Way

Indonesia can emulate best practices from neighbouring countries like Malaysia vis-à-vis deradicalisation programmes to further reduce recidivism rates.

Erdogan and Strengthening of Political Islam in Turkiye

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s May 2023 electoral victory reinforces the dominance of political Islam in Turkiye’s politics, despite economic crises.

Japan–NATO Ties: A Difficult Partnership

Japan’s proposal to host a NATO liaison office in Tokyo is facing objections from NATO members like France, who view it as a distraction from the alliance’s core task of ensuring security in Europe.