Comment & Briefs

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

इंडोनेशिया में प्रबोवो सुबियांतोः विदेश नीति और संभावनाएं

इंडोनेशिया के निर्वाचित राष्ट्रपति प्रबोवो सुबियांतो क्या ‘जोकोवी’ की विदेश नीति को ही आगे बढ़ाएंगे या कुछ बदलाव देखने को मिल सकते हैं?

May 16, 2024

Om Prakash Das

Issue Brief

Deterrence, Escalation Management and the Iran–Israel Conflict

Iran and Israel have shown preference for a carefully controlled escalation while avoiding a conflict spiral.

May 10, 2024

Deepika Saraswat

IDSA Comments

Indian Special Forces Operations since 2014: Key Inferences

There has been a shift in the employment of Indian Special Forces in pursuit of strategic objectives in recent years.

May 09, 2024

D.S. MURUGAN YADAV

Issue Brief

The Future of Water Management in Central Asia

The Central Asian water crisis is a product of climate change, inefficient water management, and lack of cooperation and coordination among the five Central Asian Republics.

May 02, 2024

Anusua Ganguly

Issue Brief