Comment & Briefs

The Islamic State and Europe

European countries have put in place enhanced security policies to deal with the threat posed by the Islamic State sympathisers.

December 30, 2024

Jason Wahlang

IDSA Comments

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.

December 27, 2024

Mohanasakthivel J

IDSA Comments

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.

December 27, 2024

Anusua Ganguly

IDSA Comments

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.

December 27, 2024

Deepika Saraswat

Issue Brief

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.

December 17, 2024

Adil Rasheed

IDSA Comments

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.

December 12, 2024

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan

IDSA Comments

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.

December 11, 2024

Jason Wahlang , Saman Ayesha Kidwai

IDSA Comments

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.

December 09, 2024

Opangmeren Jamir

Issue Brief

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.

December 09, 2024

Adil Rasheed

IDSA Comments