Comments and Briefs
Publications
Events
Eminent Persons' Lecture Series
Talk by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC on “Outlook to Indo-Pacific and Indian Naval Operational Philosophy”
June 11, 2020
Multimedia
Webinar on “30 Years Later: Indian Peace Keeping Force 1987-90”
Chair: Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy, Director General, MP-IDSA
May 27, 2020
Talk by the Chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, ADC
COVID and Indian Army: Responses and Beyond
May 15, 2020
Op-eds and Articles
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Imran Khan’s Illusive Dream Of Riyasat-E- Madina by Zainab Akhter
September 17, 2020 -
The Making of Prime Minister Suga by Titli Basu
September 15, 2020 -
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla's Visit and India-Bangladesh Relations by Smruti S. Pattanaik
September 15, 2020
Need For a Proactive Policy Towards Bangladesh
Given the assertive foreign policy followed by China and the desperation of Pakistan after the abolition of Article 370, India has to follow a proactive foreign policy. It is only India’s proactiveness that can keep both China and Pakistan in check in Bangladesh.
Increase in FDI Cap Alone Not Enough for Defence Sector
Raising the FDI limit by itself may not enthuse the foreign investors as per the expectations. To make the defence sector more attractive for foreign investment, a whole lot of other related issues will have to be addressed by the government.
Abe Shinzo: Japan’s Visionary Statesman
Abe Shinzo made his mark as an astute statesman in international politics with intellectual bandwidth and a global vision to conceptualise grand strategic constructs such as the Free and Open Indo-Pacific anchored on universal values.
In Defence of Non-alignment
The era of non-alignment provides immense insights on how visionary leadership seeking to influence international politics could develop ideational frameworks to propel the grand strategy of their choosing.
Why Fewer Indians Have Joined ISIS
Unlike other parts of the Muslim world, spanning North Africa to Southeast Asia, that have remained under the theological and cultural influence of Arabia, India has been able to develop its own versions of Islam and holds its own against West Asian influences.
The UAE-Israel Agreement: A Step Towards Peace?
The normalisation of relations between the UAE and Israel is a historic development and a step forward in the rapprochement between the Arab Gulf and Israel.
Rewiring Japan’s National Security Strategy in Post-COVID Indo-Pacific
With Chinese unilateral efforts altering the maritime status quo on the one hand and lack of progress on denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula on the other, Japan is revisiting its strategic options.
India and Mexico: Celebrating 70 Years of Diplomatic Relations
India and Mexico can jointly push for an effective response to international terrorism, reforming the multilateral system, and the adoption of a comprehensive approach to promoting international peace and security.