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From Discord to Dialogue: The Ethiopia–Somalia Peace Agreement

The Ankara Declaration marks a significant step in Ethiopia's push for Red Sea access, fostering cooperation with Somalia while easing regional tensions.

Mohanasakthivel J

IDSA Comments

December 27, 2024

Central Asia–Japan Relations: Benefits and Challenges

Japan can become an important partner in shaping Central Asia’s future growth and integration into the global economy.

Anusua Ganguly

IDSA Comments

December 27, 2024

Iran’s Strategic Recalibration Amid Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia

Faced with geostrategic setbacks, a militarily assertive Israel and the incoming Trump presidency, Iran has prioritised diplomacy with both regional countries and the West.

Deepika Saraswat

Issue Brief

December 27, 2024

Al-Jolani: The Transformed Jihadist?

The victory of HTS is a major triumph for Salafi-jihadist groups and raises the prospect of a larger pan-jihadist spectre.

Adil Rasheed

IDSA Comments

December 17, 2024

Fall of Assad: Geopolitical Implications

The end of the Assad family rule marks the beginning of a new era in Syrian politics as well as the regional geopolitics of West Asia.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan

IDSA Comments

December 12, 2024

Radicalisation in the Northern Caucasus

As the rebel forces, including those affiliated with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) have taken over Syria, Russia can expect mounting challenges to curb rising terrorism back home as it fights the military challenges in Ukraine.

Jason Wahlang , Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

December 11, 2024

Self-Determination of Tibet: A Contentious Issue

Securing genuine autonomy for the Tibetan people has been a key issue in the negotiations between Tibetan representatives and the Chinese government.

Opangmeren Jamir

Issue Brief

December 09, 2024

Ramifications of 7/10 Attacks may be Worse than 9/11

The US’ immediate response to 9/11 attacks marked the acme of its global hegemonic might, but the 7/10 attacks have fully exposed its receding geopolitical and technological ascendance.

Adil Rasheed

IDSA Comments

December 09, 2024