Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on India-Maldives relations published in Hindi daily ‘Amar Ujala, on 20 November 2023.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Changing of the guard set to affect India-Maldives ties’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’, on 30 October 2023.
The incumbent is an ally of former President Yameen, during whose regime the Chinese made deep inroads into the Maldives, says Dr Kumar.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘नजरिया: बांग्लादेश में स्थिरता जरूरी है, काम आ सकता है भारत-अमेरिका का यह विचार’ has been published by Amar Ujala on 31 August 2023.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Bangladesh stares at political, economic uncertainty’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 29 August 2023.
There is apprehension that China, which already has a significant presence in many South Asian nations, could capitalise on the evolving situation in Bangladesh. Although the risk of Bangladesh falling into the Chinese debt trap is minimal due to China’s limited lending to the country, other strategic levers exist, says Dr Kumar.
With India and Bangladesh agreeing to settle the payments for their international trade partly in Indian rupee, it can reduce pressure on Bangladeshi dollar reserves.
Erdogan’s win a triumph of religion-based nationalism’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 01 June 2023.
As the Turkish Republic celebrates its 100th anniversary, it finds itself at a critical juncture, with Erdogan’s leadership shaping its domestic and international trajectory. The election outcome will likely have far-reaching consequences, with western capitals, Moscow and the wider West Asia region all closely watching Turkiye’s future direction, says Dr Kumar.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on Turkey ‘तुर्किये: मजहबी राष्ट्रवाद के बूते सत्ता में वापसी, भारत विरोधी मंसूबों के समर्थक हैं अर्दोआन’ has been published in Hindi daily Amar Ujala on 31 May 2023.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Imperatives of Dhaka’s Indo-Pacific outlook’ has been published in ‘The Statesman’ on 12 May 2023.
Though this is a welcome development for a country which was considered as a basket case at the time of its liberation, it has also presented new challenges especially in the economic arena, says Dr Kumar.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘India for a stable and friendly Govt in Nepal’ has been published Daily Excelsior on 26 December 2022.
मालदीव में बदलाव और भारत
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on India-Maldives relations published in Hindi daily ‘Amar Ujala, on 20 November 2023.
Changing of the Guard set to Affect India-Maldives Ties
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Changing of the guard set to affect India-Maldives ties’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’, on 30 October 2023.
The incumbent is an ally of former President Yameen, during whose regime the Chinese made deep inroads into the Maldives, says Dr Kumar.
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‘नजरिया: बांग्लादेश में स्थिरता जरूरी है, काम आ सकता है भारत-अमेरिका का यह विचार’
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘नजरिया: बांग्लादेश में स्थिरता जरूरी है, काम आ सकता है भारत-अमेरिका का यह विचार’ has been published by Amar Ujala on 31 August 2023.
Bangladesh Stares at Political, Economic Uncertainty
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Bangladesh stares at political, economic uncertainty’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 29 August 2023.
There is apprehension that China, which already has a significant presence in many South Asian nations, could capitalise on the evolving situation in Bangladesh. Although the risk of Bangladesh falling into the Chinese debt trap is minimal due to China’s limited lending to the country, other strategic levers exist, says Dr Kumar.
India–Bangladesh Trade Settlement in Indian Rupee
With India and Bangladesh agreeing to settle the payments for their international trade partly in Indian rupee, it can reduce pressure on Bangladeshi dollar reserves.
Erdogan’s Win A Triumph Of Religion-Based Nationalism
Erdogan’s win a triumph of religion-based nationalism’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on 01 June 2023.
As the Turkish Republic celebrates its 100th anniversary, it finds itself at a critical juncture, with Erdogan’s leadership shaping its domestic and international trajectory. The election outcome will likely have far-reaching consequences, with western capitals, Moscow and the wider West Asia region all closely watching Turkiye’s future direction, says Dr Kumar.
तुर्किये: मजहबी राष्ट्रवाद के बूते सत्ता में वापसी, भारत विरोधी मंसूबों के समर्थक हैं अर्दोआन
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on Turkey ‘तुर्किये: मजहबी राष्ट्रवाद के बूते सत्ता में वापसी, भारत विरोधी मंसूबों के समर्थक हैं अर्दोआन’ has been published in Hindi daily Amar Ujala on 31 May 2023.
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Imperatives of Dhaka’s Indo-Pacific Outlook
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Imperatives of Dhaka’s Indo-Pacific outlook’ has been published in ‘The Statesman’ on 12 May 2023.
Though this is a welcome development for a country which was considered as a basket case at the time of its liberation, it has also presented new challenges especially in the economic arena, says Dr Kumar.
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संतुलन बिठाने की कोशिश में बांग्लादेश
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on Bangladesh has been published in Amar Ujala on 05 May 2023.
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India for a Stable and Friendly Govt in Nepal
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘India for a stable and friendly Govt in Nepal’ has been published Daily Excelsior on 26 December 2022.