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’s Woes: Rhetorics Not Working by Ashok K. Behuria
July 04, 2020 -
China, COVID-19, and Developing Geopolitical Outlines by Prashant Kumar Singh
July 02, 2020 -
Modi’s resolute China policy by Sujan R. Chinoy
June 30, 2020
Is Northeast Poised for Lasting Peace?
With reduced levels of violent incidents and overall death tolls, the security situation in the Northeast has indubitably improved. However, there remain areas of concern that need to be addressed in a timely and suitable manner.
The Cartographic Route to Deeper Strategic Partnerships
Considering that the US, Japan, Australia and India are committed to working for a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific, it is time for India’s strategic partners to review their cartographic positions on India’s borders.
Beijing’s Soft Diplomacy in West Asia in Times of COVID-19
China’s soft diplomacy in West Asia, particularly in times of pandemic, is a way to improve its global image and recast itself as a responsible actor at relatively low cost, rather than a sign of any deeper commitment towards the region.
Pakistan’s CPEC Obsession: Boon or Bane?
While the ruling elite including army in Pakistan considers CPEC a boon, many analysts view it as a Chinese game-plan to turn Pakistan into a permanent colony, a rentier-cum-client state.
Time to Leverage the Strategic Potential of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
A focused development plan for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which provide India with a commanding geostrategic presence in the Bay of Bengal and access to South and Southeast Asia, could greatly enhance the country’s geopolitical leverage in the Indian Ocean Region.
Dichotomies in Pakistan’s Approach Towards Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Pakistan has not allowed a genuine democratic system of governance to emerge in PoK, as it interferes with its pursuit of absolute control over the occupied territories.
Deciphering Russia’s New Nuclear Strategy
Russia’s new nuclear strategy is both a tactical and a strategic document. It leaves the door open for adversaries to recalibrate their strategies while giving Russia the scope to manoeuvre the ongoing turbulence in its ties with the US
It is Advantage Turkey in Libya
Under President Erdoğan, Ankara has become more ambitious and is using every opportunity to intervene in regional politics.