Africa, Latin America, Caribbean & UN

About Centre

The Centre’s research focus includes understanding developments in the African region and analysing various hotspots like Egypt, Libya, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, and the Indian Ocean Region. It also focuses on bilateral, regional and multilateral engagements between India and the countries of Africa. The Centre also endeavours to analyse India’s engagement with Latin American countries, particularly in forums such as IBSA, BRICS, etc. In addition, the Centre carries out research on the broader theme of India and the United Nations. It deals with important topics that come up in the Security Council and those that hold relevance and significance for India’s foreign policy.

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South Kordofan: The Next Case for R2P?

Given the nature of violence perpetrated against innocent civilians and prolonged hostility between Sudan and South Sudan, it is imperative that the UN Security Council takes stock of the situation and acts immediately.

IAEA Report on Iran: Storm before the Lull

Despite reports of deliberations of war in anticipation of and later publication of the latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear programme, the November 18 IAEA resolution has desisted from referring the issue to the UNSC. New set of unilateral sanctions on its oil sector by US, Britain, and Canada announced on November 21 though have further increased the economic stakes for Iran.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv
November 25, 2011
IDSA Comments

India and the Palestinian Bid for Statehood at the UN

Irrespective of the outcome of the Palestinian bid to seek to become the 194th UN member-state, the effort is a definitive ‘fork-in-the-road’ as far as the future contours of the intractable issue are concerned.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv
November 19, 2011
IDSA Comments

POST GADDAFI LIBYA—WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Libya may have to turn to Asian countries such as China and India for long term financial help as also for construction and white collar workers.

R. S. Kalha
November 19, 2011
IDSA Comments

Is America finally withdrawing from Iraq?

Obama has skilfully reaped the political benefits of ordering a ‘technical’ withdrawal and ending the US mission in Iraq, whilst not only retaining the substance of the US posture and presence but immeasurably strengthening it.

R. S. Kalha
November 11, 2011
IDSA Comments

Gaddafi’s Death: Mission Accomplished!

One monarch less is good, the mission has been accomplished and whatever else is happening in Libya is just mundane.

Preeti Nalwa
October 29, 2011
IDSA Comments

Why Syria is Not Libya?

After the death of Gaddafi one may wonder why Syria has had a safe escape from any action by the UN Security Council. There are several reasons why the response to Syria has been different from the Libyan case.

Saurabh Mishra
October 21, 2011
IDSA Comments

Reading the Veto on Syria

The rare October 4 double veto by Russia and China on the draft resolution against Syria sponsored by France, Germany, Portugal, and UK condemning Syrian action on its civilian population has come to bolster the divide within the Security Council. Russia and China hinted that they may bring their own draft resolution but, at the moment, there is no sign of reconciliation or unanimity among the P5.

Saurabh Mishra
October 21, 2011
IDSA Comments

The Palestinian Quest for Statehood at the United Nations: International Reactions and India’s Position

President Abbas' request for full UN membership for a Palestinian State may have created new opportunities for India in West Asia. New Delhi today is relatively well-positioned to contribute to the ongoing efforts for the resumption of Israeli - Palestinian talks in the coming weeks.

Nicolas Blarel
October 20, 2011
Issue Brief

Yemen’s Turbulent Spring: Imminent Change amidst Continuing Conflict

Yemen is stuck in a paradoxical and ambiguous situation. While it is widely believed that regime change is necessary, in the absence of reliable alternate leadership, the risk of chaos and instability looms large.