Comment & Briefs

GCC’s ‘Vision for Regional Security’

The GCC’s ‘Vision for Regional Security’ is a conscious move on the part of the GCC to reaffirm its cohesion at the time of fast-evolving regional crises.

April 05, 2024

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan

IDSA Comments

Haiti’s Escalating Humanitarian Crisis and International Response

Haiti’s plight underscores the urgent need for a unified international response, with the need for the United States to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and implementing sustainable solutions.

April 04, 2024

Mohanasakthivel J

Issue Brief

Empowering Indigenous Defence Innovation: The ADITI Scheme and DefConnect 2024

The launch of the ADITI Scheme reflects the government’s commitment to promote innovations in defence technologies by Indian start-ups for the armed forces.

April 03, 2024

Shayesta Nishat Ahmed

IDSA Comments

Far-Right Extremism in Europe: From Margins to Mainstream

Far-right extremism is spreading in the European body politic at a rapid pace.

April 02, 2024

Julia Jose

IDSA Comments

India–Bhutan Relations after Prime Ministerial Visits

Bhutan PM's five-day visit to India in March 2024 which was followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bhutan is expected to ease mutual concerns about a possible border agreement with China.

March 28, 2024

Sneha M

IDSA Comments

P75 (1) Submarines and Strategic Partnership Model

The success of the Strategic Partnership Model policy is essential to take forward the vision of building domestic capacities in niche technological platforms like submarines.

March 28, 2024

Abhay Kumar Singh , S. Samuel C. Rajiv

Issue Brief

Can the Security Council Help Bring Peace to Gaza?

Resolution 2728, adopted by the United Nations Security Council on 25 March 2024 carries political implications beyond its text, particularly due to the US decision to abstain.

March 28, 2024

Rajeesh Kumar

IDSA Comments

Pakistan Elections: The United States Factor

The US factor remained a quintessential element in the 2024 Pakistan elections, given the Pakistan diaspora, the US Congress’ Pakistan Caucus and the PTI pressure groups.

March 26, 2024

Priyanka Singh

Issue Brief

Bridging Gaps in Cybersecurity with Cyber Insurance

Cyber insurance may emerge as a critical element in ensuring cybersecurity preparedness.

March 21, 2024

Rohit Kumar Sharma

Issue Brief

The Decline of ECOWAS’ Regional Influence

The Economic Community of West African States has encountered significant challenges in its efforts to address the recent spate of military coups that have destabilised the region.

March 21, 2024

Mohanasakthivel J

Issue Brief