Comment & Briefs

Nepal’s Coalition Shifts: Domestic and Foreign Policy Implications

The instability of coalition governments in Nepal can be attributed to several factors, including a complex electoral system, personal ambitions of political leaders, and external pressures.

June 04, 2024

Sneha M

Issue Brief

US Presidential Elections and the ‘Natural-Born Citizen’ Requirement

The ‘natural-born citizen’ clause is an anomaly in a nation that prides itself as a nation of immigrants.

May 31, 2024

Cherian Samuel

IDSA Comments

Sogvare Out, Manele In: Making Sense of the Solomon Islands Elections

Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele may continue his predecessor’s policy of close cooperation with the PRC while toning down the anti-West rhetoric.

May 31, 2024

Aditi Dhaundiyal

IDSA Comments

Harnessing Cutting-Edge Technology: Lessons from Project Beta

India's pursuit of Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence technology is a multi-faceted endeavour, requiring strategic vision, robust collaboration, sustained investment and a commitment to innovation.

May 29, 2024

D. Padma Kumar Pillay

Issue Brief

Vietnam’s Political Environment and the Anti-Graft Campaign

The ongoing clamp down on corruption in Vietnam is expected to have some negative economic impact in the short term.

May 29, 2024

Temjenmeren Ao

IDSA Comments

The Islamic State and Russia

The Islamic State sees Russia as a major obstacle in its attempts at globalising jihad.

May 29, 2024

Jason Wahlang

Issue Brief

India–Russia Relations and India’s Act Far East Policy

Russia’s Far East offers immense potential to further propel the India–Russia bilateral partnership.

May 24, 2024

Bipandeep Sharma

Issue Brief

China’s Pivot to ASEAN for BRI Reboot

Geo-political, geo-economic as well as ecological factors will increasingly impact the implementation of new BRI projects in ASEAN region.

May 24, 2024

Anshika Singh

IDSA Comments

Afghanistan’s Changing Drug Dynamics

While there has been a significant reduction in opium cultivation in Afghanistan under the Taliban’s watch, there is a need to more effectively address underlying drivers of opium cultivation.

May 22, 2024

Puspa Kumari

Issue Brief

Indo-US Defence Industrial Cooperation: Reaching for the Next Level or a Bridge Too Far?

Successful implementation of the Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement (RDPA) will require a deep understanding of the nuances and requirements of both the US and Indian defence procurement systems.

May 17, 2024

Cherian Samuel

IDSA Comments